Well today was the last day of term! Wayhay! 7 of us left today. 4 retired and 3 are moving on to new jobs. We were all given a beautiful huge bouquet of flowers each ... and every bouquet was different. Mine was full of beautiful lilac and purple flowers and bright pink and pale pink flowers. They are gorgeous! I had some lovely presents and cards from the children and beautiful cards and presents for the staff.
One member of staff is moving from the room for autistic children down to a Reception/ Year 1 class. One of her colleagues from the autistic room heard that I write poetry and asked me to write a poem for her. For a laugh I wrote her a funny song ... and all the people from the autistic room stood up and sang it after lunch. (We had an 'American lunch' where everyone brings a plate of food and we all sit and eat a buffet lunch together). Everyone thought it was really funny and were amazed to find I'd written it! (Not sure if that's a compliment or not!
) One friend said I should write the comments inside Hallmark cards. She said thoughtfully "You could write 'sorry to hear you're leaving...' and I replied "now bugger off and don't come back!"
It was a brilliant afternoon. I should be feeling sad that I'm leaving but I'm not really, but I think that's because my friends and I are all getting together during the summer holidays, we've got several things planned. So I'll still be seeing them, which will be lovely! Also, I found out today that one little girl I know is moving house over the holidays and will be starting at my new school in September! So there will be one friendly face that I know!
I'm kind of excited about my new job, but kinda nervous too! I hope I don't bugger it up! Although thats kind of a big hope as I usually either put my foot in it or get klutzy and drop things...or both!
I'm looking forward to the summer holidays and to relaxing. It's been manic lately. My house is a tip and the laundry and dishes are starting to pile up!
I've shown the kids how to work the dishwasher .....but!
Hope you all have a great holiday too!
6 weeks hols - here I come!
