This was the view from my ride to work on the last day of term. Once again, it has been a challenging year but we were some of the more fortunate ones who made it through to the final day without the need to isolate. I feel relieved for us, yet sad for the students and members of staff for whom the school year ended rather more abruptly. This summer's break has arrived not a moment too soon and I really hope we will see some semblance of normality when we return at the beginning of September.
Sports day still went ahead last week, albeit without parents in attendance, but thanks to online learning platforms the school was able to share footage from most of the afternoon's events. Lily was thrilled to come first in both her running and skipping races. She is rarely seen in the playground without a skipping rope in her hand, and I'm sure she is faster running with one than without :)
The ritual of emptying both school and PE bags is now complete and I am looking forward to spending the next seven weeks with very few commitments, and days to fill just however we please.
Here's to summer!
J. X
All those lovely summer days ahead of you, and a great start with the weather. Well done to Lily getting two firsts. Looking forward to hearing what you get up to over the next seven weeks.
ReplyDeleteThis glorious weather is the perfect start to our summer break. Thank you, Jo, I'm looking forward to sharing it with you. X
DeleteWell it is certainly the weather for summer here at the moment. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteThis current weather takes me back to the long summers I experienced as a child. I don't seem to remember it ever raining during the holidays, although I know it did :) X
Deleteooh! that is beautiful scenery. I hope your times goes slowly and is joyful. I loved as a child jumproping, how I wish I could do it now.
ReplyDeleteIt was a beautiful morning with a gentle haze, I just had to stop and take a photograph.
DeleteThank you, Faith. Seven weeks always seems like a long time but I'm sure it will go by quickly. X
I am ashamed to admit that three weeks into our summer holiday we have still not emptied the school bags..... here's to a wonderful summer holiday for you all. Happy skipping!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd be a little afraid at what might be hiding in those bags :)
DeleteYour camping trip sounded wonderful, and I've already taken a quick look online at the site. I doubt we'll be venturing anywhere this year but I will keep it in mind for future camping breaks. Enjoy the rest of your summer. X
Well done to Lily! Let's hope that the weather stays beautiful for the whole of the seven weeks. Enjoy your break. Xx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda. I doubt it very much, but I intend to make the most of it while it lasts. X
DeleteOh yes, Congratulations to Lily!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGentle hugs,
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Thank you, and I'm so sorry but I must have accidentally deleted your previous comment where you were asking about our restrictions. This is the reason I usually try not to answer comments using my phone! :)
DeleteI hope I can address your queries. In March last year, we began a full lockdown here. School closed for the majority of children (those classed as vulnerable and those children of key workers still attended) and we were home learning until the official start of summer break. Since September last year, school has been open again using a class bubble system, with no mixing between classes and where only individual bubbles needed to isolate if there was a positive test among their staff or students. School was closed for a extended period after the Christmas break, but has been open again since February using the bubble system once more.
Unfortunately, most of the usual school activities haven't gone ahead over the last year and parents have not been allowed to enter the school building. Mask wearing has been mandatory at drop off and pick up. X
That sounds wonderful. Congratulations to Lily.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Stephenie. X
DeleteWell done Lily! Enjoy your summer break Jules x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eileen. I'm feeling relaxed already. Xx
DeleteWell done to Lily winning two races :) It's ten years since I last worked in a school so I'm a bit out of touch with holiday dates - I thought our kids finished last Friday but they still have this week to go. I really only know when they are off as there's much less traffic on the roads in the mornings and you can actually get a taxi when you want one!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Eunice. And it was lovely to be able to watch her in the skipping race, even if it was the following day :)
DeleteSchools finished here last Friday, but I understand many have until the end of this week. X
Enjoy your break - I hope the weather cooperates!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Chris. At the moment the weather is making me very happy indeed. X
DeleteCongrats to Lily! I know you excited for summer break. I hope It's a very nice and relaxing one. Ours ends in about four weeks, so hard to believe back to school will be here before we know it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julia. At the beginning of summer, those weeks seems to stretch ahead endlessly, but it will be September again before we know it. By that time, however, I'm usually ready to get back into a routine.
DeleteEnjoy your break! X
Well done, Lily! Hope you both enjoy your summer break!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bless. X
DeleteHope you both enjoy a lovely well earned break from school and that the weather behaves.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lorraine. The weather is behaving beautifully just now. ☀️
DeleteWell done, Lily! Here's to a long, hot summer and this glorious weather lasting! xxx
ReplyDeleteThank you, Vix. X
DeleteWell done Lily :)
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. She was so happy to have won. X
DeleteThat's the best sort of summer. Enjoy the break from routine - and well done to Lily. x
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to it. X
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