So, that’s that then. School year 2010 is over.
Pearl will be in Year 4 next year, “Standard 2” for old people like me who still need to translate into the old NZ school system. I have fond memories of Std 2, I had an excellent teacher (all my primary school teachers were outstanding, I was extremely lucky) and a great group of friends. I hope Pearl will have a year like that.
She will be in a composite Year 4/5 class, which might be good for her in terms of extension and challenge, and she’s excited about her teacher, who is known for his love of literature and writing – very good news for her.
Also good news is that one of her steadiest friends will be with her. They weren’t together this year because M is a year ahead – but they can be together in the composite class. M was so excited when she found out, she met me at the door to Pearl’s classroom, having rushed straight there to share the good news. She’s a lovely little girl, I really like her, so I’m pleased for them both.
I didn’t manage to get those maths worksheets after all, so I’ll be making up my own for us to work on together in the holidays. I think we’ll do some “basic facts” work and then some fun extension stuff, maybe clock arithmetic… We’re going to do more Latin, too, at Pearl’s request. Today I got some books out of the library on Rome and modern Italy for her, so she can compare and contrast. I think she thinks people in Rome still speak Latin and wear togas.
It’s not going to be all school-work, though, fun as that might be! Pearl has a list of films she wants to see, craft that needs doing, and biscuits to bake. I think we’ll probably take walks along the coast and go into the city to visit the observatory/planetarium once or twice too. (I also need to clean this house top to bottom, there is dust everywhere and I’m blaming the builders!)
That can all start in a couple of weeks. Christmas and family come first. Time to kick back, relax, catch up with in-laws and cousins. There are birthdays, anniversaries, and a wedding to celebrate.
Hooray for summer!
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