School Milestone

A bit behind, as the 22 July was the end of term. I typed this on my laptop on the way to work (train :-)) but have only just got around to posting it.....
It is Zoe's last day at Junior school today. Yesterday we went along to the "Leaver's Assembly" where the whole of Year 6 performed a few acts and read a poem or two. Zoe took part in the "Disturbia Dance" which she had performed in a local competition on stage with the school.

It is strange because I can remember fairly clearly my last day at Junior School. I am not sure that we treated it quite so seriously as a significant step back then. Which was probably fine for children who are confident and looking forward to Secondary School, but I doubt that it was so good for those who were anxious or worried. I definitely prefer the method used today.

Zoe is looking forward to Secondary School, which is really good to see. I hope that she enjoys it as much as she hopes to. I know that it is probably the biggest cliche of parenthood, but she is certainly growing up fast. It will be a little strange for Hannah and Daniel to walk to school without Zoe, and not see her around the school during the day.

There is no reason to make it feel a really sad occasion though. I quite envy the opportunities that she has in front of her.