School Visit

On Tuesday this week M&S had their first school visit.

It was an exciting, but nerve racking time.

I had butterflies in my stomach that I couldn't believe, and if I felt like that, I really did wonder how the kids felt.

For some time now Sarah has been saying she won't go to school. She just wants a bigger daycare. Matt though is keen.

So we took Dan off to daycare, then headed back to school. We needed to pay for their stationary packs, choose their uniforms etc etc. Then it was class room time.

But, before we go there, I just have to say how CUTE my two look in their uniforms. And how tall they are! Sarah has all size 8! She is only just 5!

This was them before we got there.

  There are two classes of new entrants starting next year. Matt and Sarah will be together. With a lovely teacher. She was very encouraging and got the newbies interacting with the older children. Showing them around the classroom. Doing some songs, reading a story and getting them to colour in. While it was mat time, Matt was fully into it. He was constantly putting his hand up to be part of things, interact, have his say.

Sarah sat there with her arms folded head down to her chest. Anytime she was asked something, she looked terrified. It was awful for me to watch. But I know this is what she is like. She's not big on change. However, give her a month or two and she'll be running rings around Matt and his enthusiasm.

I am looking forward to day 1 at school and am also extremely nervous. I guess it will all come off in time.

Comments

[Penny]

I can sympathise. It's taken Tim from Sept when he started until this month to stop being tearful after I drop him off. He's finally starting to "enjoy" it.

[topkatnz]

New entrants are soooo cute at school, their uniforms a shiny and new and they wear them with such pride. And they line up and hold hands to go places around the school ie. the library. I love to watch them!

[Vicky]

Oooh its so exciting. I totally understand about Sarah. Its SO hard to watch but you're right, as soon as she finds her 'place' she will love it!
Big step for you brave woman!

[Hannah]

Exciting times in your household! I'm sure Sarah will settle in quickly enough. She sure has a bonus getting to be in the same class as her brother - not many kids get that experience. It's definitely a hard step for Mum though - I remember it well, on Ethan's first day I was the only one crying, LOL!

[Vicki]

And they all look just so little at school amongst all the other kids.

[mandyb]

she WILL find her way..... and before you know it you will be trying to remember all of these thoughts!!!! Summer is long and the new year will be just enough time for her to get her head around the idea!!!
so cute the pic of you all..../ good on you mumma!!!! you have done well to prepare them!!

[Trace]

Couldn't have said it better Mandy! The other thing Trina is you could pop up to the school a few times over the holidays, have a bit of a play, this might help Sarah to become more familiar with it all, without the crowds, noise etc...

[Jenny E]

They look so happy! My baby turns 13 next week and is off to College in the new year