M&M’s First School Visit
Which isn’t technically true as we had been twice before, but it was the first official visit, where the kids found out the classes, class rooms, teachers and other exciting tidbits.
I’ve never seen M&M quite so excited. To be fair she’s been asking when she can start school for the last two years. Thanks to the change in starting age she had to wait an extra year, and it’s been tough.
So it was with much excitement we set off for a morning school visit. I had planned on leaving Kiki behind, but she wanted to see too (we don’t call her “Kiki Me Too” for nothing), so I loaded all 3 of them up and timed the 22 minute drive to her school.
M&M had a wonderful time (so did Kiki and Miss Moo come to think of it). She has all the kids from her daycare in her class, as well as some friends from ballet and a couple of kids whose parents I know, but she hasn’t had much to do with the kids before now.
Her teacher is young and enthusiastic (and the daughter of our real estate agent). She has a full-time teacher aide in a class of 23 students.
Each day they have year 7 helpers for things like crafts and playground time.
I think I’m looking forward to school more than she is. Which is saying something because I haven’t seen a kid so excited about school since, well, me.
It was also a lovely opportunity to meet some other parents and car pool’s are already being discussed, as the only buses from our area are p-12 buses, and there aint no way my 5 year old is getting on a bus with 14 and 15 year olds.
In the 2.5 hours we were there, they had a story, updated the calendar, made a mask and did some painting, as well as dress ups before breaking for fruit time and spending some time out in the playground.
I cannot get over how wonderful her teachers are.
Bring on 2009!
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Wow, what a lucky teacher! Only 23 kids AND a full time teacher aide! When I did Prep the other year I had 30 kids and only a part time teacher aide!
It’s nice to see kids actually looking forward to school. A big change from years ago when I actually heard mothers saying to their 4 1/2 year olds, just you wait till you get to school, they’ll sort you out. Much in the same way Mums used to say to the one being naughty, just you wait till your Dad gets home, or similar threats of the big policeman coming to take you away. This sort of thing used to horrify me. I’m so glad things have changed for the better.
So I guess she’s not coming to school over here then after all?
We have a grandson starting school in the new year and his excitement level is huge too! Seems it’s a universal thing for kids….
I’ve come by to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from myself and Mark. I hope your day is brilliant!
Sounds like she will have a wonderful start to her school life!
23 kids? Fantastic!