Wednesday 13 January 2016

Back to school 2016


This morning was back to school in our lives - as in millions of other South Africans. It was a good back to school morning - mostly smiles.

A was hugely excited last night about seeing her friends again and starting all the exciting new things - she mentioned that they study Egypt in grade 5 and she can not wait. And that they are going to make bricks, and and. She even packed all 3 lunch boxes last night - I hope this trend continues. This morning she was a bit less enthusiastic (there were even a few tears involved - once because she hit her head on the car back tail door) but as I bumped into her after leaving C she was happy and giggling with her friends. Hugs and happy laughs.

L was a very happy chappy until the milling of a lot of kids and parents had him a bit withdrawn - only until they were called to order into lines and then his world was happy again. He very independently took his bags, walked to his class and said a very quick goodbye as they walked into the class - giving his new teacher a hug as he passed her in the line.

C was just the happiest camper ever - as we walked into the gate he met his friend A and off they went after a quick goodbye. As I left L I went to the area where the grade 3 were being sorted into their classes and a very happy boy waved to me. As his class was called out just after that he had a huge grin on his face as he and one of his best buds walked to their class - happy that they are together again this year. 
As I said goodbye to A one of her friends shouted - "there's a rainbow" - and there it was, tiny, with no rain insight - a little wonder of nature right there above our heads. I believe we will have a rainbow year this year. Roll on 2016 and grade 2, 3 and 5 -with all that school and activities bring - you are going to be a great one!

12 comments:

  1. All the best to all of you for the year ahead! xx

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  2. I love it! May your whole year be filled with rainbows!

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  3. Lots of good wishes for the year ahead!

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  4. May 2016 be filled with happy learning! I saw the rainbow this morning at Saints in Bryanston and managed to get a photo. It was actually a 22 degree halo, snow dog or whirling rainbow. From Google 'The Whirling Rainbow is the promise of peace among all Nations and all people. The Rainbow Race stresses equality and opposes the idea of a superior race that would control or conquer other races. The Rainbow Race brings peace through the understanding that all races are one." Let's hope this is true!

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  5. All the best for all the kiddies in 2016

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  6. My wens vir jou pragtige drie kinders is 'n jaar vol vreugde.

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  7. Oh wow, absolutely love the symbolism of a rainbow!
    Thank goodness it's Friday, I feel like I need this weekend to just adjust to this new school year!!
    xx

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  8. You have such happy, content children by the sounds of it! Hope they enjoy their school year!

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  9. Sounds relaxed and easy, but I know it is not. It is great how you take it all in your stride.

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