Guest Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Harry has successfully done his first day at big school Phew what a relief It didn't start too well as I forgot to do him some breakfast He usually has it at breakfast club at school, he did have a flapjack and a cup of tea though and he took another flapjack and a banana for mid morning break, so he didn't starve He thoroughly enjoyed it, he walked there and back with a group of friends I have just bought some of his uniform and he looks so grown up. It brought a tear to my eye seeing him A very handsome boy I hope anyone else who has spent induction days at senior school has had a good a time as Harry seems to have had, he can't wait to go back tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Im so glad everything went well for him Debs. Such a big change isnt it? Little fish and big pond spring to mind! But Harry come across as a boy who takes things in his stride and with great parents like you and Dan im sure he will be as right as rain! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Oh boy that brings back some memories Debs. Seb's going into year 11 in September and spent yesterday helping with the new year 7 induction day. It does remind me of when I first saw him in his new school uniform, tie, blazer etc, I'm sure there was a few tears in my eye. Such a big move. I'm delighted that Harry had a good day, he seems such a well rounded, happy lad that I'm sure he'll settle in just fine and with you and Dan there to support and guide him he's got it all made They do seem to grow up fast when they get to secondary school though. It doesn't make much sense but I swear the years just accelerate by from there on in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Senior School Induction is on Friday for all our Yr 6..........doesn't affect my 2 as they are going into Yr 9 & 11 (now I'm feeling old ) although we had a letter home this week as the BBC & Newsround will be filming and following the new intake on their induction day My 2 are quite disappointed..............they wanted to be on telly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 It was induction day at my school today too, unfortunately this also meant that the Year 8's were being Year 9's for the day. I think you can guess my opinion of them can't you????????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Glad to hear that Harry has enjoyed himself today! Good job I read this as you've reminded me that I haven't sent off my uniform order yet Dan starts reception in September (or is it August now? ) He's missed most of the induction days as we were away, double But I did write and tell the school and asked them to send me any information about his start day (they have a system here of half days for a couple of weeks, then home at lunchtimes for a couple of days a week). All his friends now know when they will be starting, but have I heard anything from the school yet?? NOT a good start!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Ive just been to my eldest reception introduction thingy. I feel old. I'm sure Harry will love 'big' school Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 we had lots of little year 6's in our school yesterday. its weird for us teachers too I've just lost my year 11 tutor group cos they are all grown up, ive had them since they came for the taster day in y6, i hope that i've helped them mature into well rounded young adults (or traumatised them into submission), then the little toerags go and leave on me so now I have a load of newbies to traumatise. (maybe I shouldn't say that on here ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Am glad he had a good day. The years will fly by now. They seem to go by twice as quick as those at primary school. Next thing you know he will be choosing his options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Am glad he had a good day. The years will fly by now. They seem to go by twice as quick as those at primary school. Next thing you know he will be choosing his options. I hope its not twice as quick as primary scool! Abi will begin Year 4 in August and it only seems like five minutes ago that she was starting reception. She has really grown up this year and actually she almost seems ready for big school now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 He had a good day and was eager to go again this morning, he is there for 3 days. One minor blip, a group of them were late for geography because they got a bit lost in the one way system but no harm done. The teacher was blocking the corridor and wouldn't let them through, a bit mean, but rules is rules Hope you hear about your sons school soon Snowy, it gets a bit worrying doesn't it I find it strange in the shops that they have got all the 'Back to School' stuff in and they haven't even broken up yet Egluntine the years are already zooming by, it only seems like last year he was in Reception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 One way system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 They are only allowed to walk around the school in one direction to avoid too much congestion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 They are only allowed to walk around the school in one direction to avoid too much congestion Shame they don't have that in Tescos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helly Welly Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 That is a good idea, there'll be traffic lights and roundabouts next. Did Harry get issued with a map, i seem to remember we did when we moved to our Upper school. We had a three tier school system, i still get confused by the school system in Leicestershire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 He has got a map but it's not a very good one He'll soon know the ropes though, I think spending 3 days there is a very good idea I am very pleased with him at the moment, he is really organised (unlike me forgetting his breakfast) and packs his bag with all he needs for school I just hope it lasts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
