Last Friday saw the start of our summer break and Lily's last ever day at primary school. It was a beautiful day of blue sky and sunshine, and it was a happy one. I wasn't sure how I would feel, to be honest, but she is ready to move on, and that is a good thing. Maybe I will feel it more in September, when I no longer need to do the school run each day. It is also reassuring that she feels incredibly excited to be starting secondary school. And although she is experiencing the usual concerns of attending a much bigger setting and getting lost on her first day, we are as prepared as we can be. Lily's seven years at primary school have been positive ones, and we have some wonderful memories.
Following a lovely and uplifting leaver's assembly, the children busied themselves with signing one another's shirts and saying their goodbyes, then they enjoyed their final walk out of the school accompanied by some music. Most of the class then went on to a nearby park, where they could have a play, which just reminded us, as parents, that even though they are growing up, they are still just children.
In the evening, we continued our own celebration by enjoying a chippy tea down by the lake, before Lily and big sister went out in the kayak. It was a very pleasant evening, and surprisingly quiet. A lovely way to end the day.
And now, six weeks of summer lie ahead. I may have some adventures planned.
J. X
Leaving primary school marks a huge milestone. That last day sounds perfect and I wish Lily lots of good wishes for her time at secondary school. Looking forward to following along with your summer adventures.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jo. And thank you for the reminder about the Flowerpot Festival. Xx
DeleteLily will be just fine at secondary school. Have a wonderful summer break Jules you deserve it. xx
ReplyDeleteI hope so, Eileen. Thank you. Xx
DeleteToday’s post is proof positive – the days can be busy, even frenetic, but you’re enjoying the small and simple things. Absolutely perfect. (And yay, you were at the top of my reading list today! For some reason I had to add /feed/post/default after your blog title).
ReplyDeleteIt was a lovely way to end the day, and also to begin our summer break. Xx
DeleteYou take such smashing photos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dave. X
DeleteHello, my friend. Yes, that rite of passage tugs on our hearts. It is both sad to say goodbye to that time and exciting to start a new chapter. The photos you shared of that special day are stunning. Enjoy your summer!
ReplyDeleteThose seven years have flown by. Xx
DeleteLooks so calm there, beautiful, enjoy the school holidays, they will fly by.
ReplyDeleteWe're almost one week in already! X
DeleteYour photographs are lovely.
ReplyDeleteHave a brilliant summer break.
All the best Jan
Thank you, Jan. X
DeleteBest wishes to LIly as she finishes one chapter of her life and moves on to the next. I hope you both enjoy the summer break. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Bless. The next few years will also fly by, no doubt. Xx
DeleteEnjoy six weeks of summer. Your photos are lovely.
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That is very kind. Thank you. X
DeleteHave a wonderful summer break, Jules!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Nil. Xx
DeleteA perfect ending to Lily's primary school days. So glad it was a lovely day for both of you. Happy summer holidays x
ReplyDeleteThank you, Beverley. It was an day we will remember. Xx
DeleteGlad Lily enjoyed her last day and you did too. X
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