Back to School

Today marks the 1st day of Reception (equivalent to K1) for Louisa. Previously, I'd written on how she didn't like the uniforms saying 'they're ugly' (she likes pink and all things pretty). I thought it'd just be a passing thing. But last evening, Adrian was telling her about going to school today and she burst into tears. She had said she wanted to go back to her 'old school' (nursery) and not the big school and she doesn't want to make new friends. Of course, the 'ugly uniforms' issue came up too. Adrian explained to her that she's now 4 and like all other 'big children', will wear school uniforms and go to 'big school' where she will still see quite a few of her old friends. I was really worried that she would throw a tantrum and not want to go to school this morning. Fortunately there was none. Adrian asked her to choose her own set of uniform (either polo shirt with skirt or pinafore with polo shirt). She chose the pinafore and commented it looks pretty. Phew! Kids do change their minds quickly.

The whole family went to school with her. I could tell that she was a little apprehensive and nervous. But upon reaching school ground and seeing some familiar faces, she started to relax. One of the things she had to bring to school today was pictures from somewhere she had visited during summer. I had printed out some photos from our Belgium trip for her to bring to school to share her trip with and she took along some photos from her recent birthday party as well. Mrs Lynch, her class teacher made her feel at ease the moment she stepped into class with welcoming words. Louisa showed her the pictures and when it was time for us to leave, she cheerfully bade us farewell without any hint of reluctance. Adrian and I were one pair of relieved parents.