I have spent my first vacation day in a truly lazy manner! Dozing on the couch, and eating takeaway!
But I had a wonderful last day of term! There was so much love, so many hugs from my little babies!
There were tears too, from Lil Man, and his classmates, as they were saying goodbye after being together for the last 7 years. So he enters a new phase in his life, and sheds that Primary School Boy tag, to now don the Secondary School Boy one!
I was inundated with gifts and cards again from my students, which was totally unnecessary, but so appreciated. Every year it humbles me how much these parents and kids think of us!
Handmade gifts, and cake! Pens, lots of pens, and chocolates! Flowers, and my first award! Check it out!
How sweet!
Then we were given a card which was written so sweetly, I just had to share…
This was to our whole team!
I’m not a meany. I wanted to do something that would show my appreciation but not just by giving a bunch of sweets, so I did what I enjoy a lot, and wrote a poem! This I then made into bookmarks, and explained to my munchkins that as they grow, they will read, and they should use this bookmark… so they don’t forget where their learning, and hopefully, love of books was cultivated!
From School to Nursery
When you started
You were so small
Now in a year
You’ve grown so tall
Without your mums
You’ve learnt to stay
With all your friends
You’ve learnt to play
Being your teacher
Has been such fun
We can’t believe
Our time is done
And come September
You’ll start big school
We hope you’ll find
That learning’s cool!Ritu 2016
Hope you all enjoy your weekends and holidays if you are on them too!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Jul 25, 2016 @ 17:26:00
Awesome! My son gives gifts to his teachers each year with a handwritten card. It’s hilarious to read some of the things he writes. Enjoy your holiday.
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Jul 25, 2016 @ 18:52:45
Those are the cards we treasure!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 17:32:40
Glad your vacation got off to a relaxing start Sister!!! Awesome gift!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 18:23:24
Thank you Brother !!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 18:24:56
You’re welcome Sister!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 15:59:42
Your poem for them is so beautiful. I am sure at least some of them will remember you as a mum- away from home and for those who didn’t have a mum or came from broken families, perhaps you were the only mum they knew.
God bless you. A teacher’s job is one of the most difficult and one which is so chockfull of responsibility.
Susie
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 16:01:39
I do so hope they remember me in.some sort of positive light 😘 thank you Susie!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 16:11:31
Ritu,
In the photo holding the little award, you look so beautiful and your skin is radiant. What is your beauty secret ?
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 16:24:42
That’s sweet of you to say!
I generally wear no makeup, simple face wash and oil of play moisturiser!
Lots of water too. But I’m actually experiencing spots at the moment so I love your compliment even more!!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 12:29:11
Very cool, Ritu! 💖
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 13:45:13
Thanks !!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:47:39
That is a very personal gift for your students. Something they will always remember you the way you were! Beautiful! Happy Summer Holidays, Sis!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 12:00:18
I tried sis! Thank you 😘
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 14:01:58
Very touching, Sis!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:31:37
I LOVE your gift to the kids Ritu. It will stay with them and is so thoughtful 🙂
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:32:52
Thank.you sis! I wanted to give them something a bit personal 😊
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:33:54
it was perfect! 🙂
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:35:31
😘
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 10:35:18
Well done, Ritu. Enjoy the change of routine and pace. Lovely touching letter.
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 10:37:35
Thank you Chris😊😊😊
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 07:12:00
I’d say youre now 50 percent national treasure and 50 percent lovely loon
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 08:29:11
Possibly more 99% lovely loon…! 😜
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 06:48:15
Love the gift you gave them. Great post 🙂
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 08:28:27
Thank you 😊
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 05:56:43
The bookmark and the poem is absolutely fabulous. It is so nice when people appreciate you. I know I should have been a teacher.
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 08:27:50
Thank you Lata. It is a rewarding job 😊
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 05:33:48
The bookmarks are such a sweet gesture. I still cherish the one I received from my teacher many many moons ago 🙂
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 08:27:17
That’s sweet! I hope mine treasure theirs too!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:09:36
I’m sure they will 🙂 Such a wonderful seed to plant in their lives 🙂
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:23:48
😊
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 04:09:13
You are truly blessed, sis
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 08:26:49
I feel so Bhau! Thank you!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 03:13:29
How sweet the hearts of student who blessed you with gifts!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 08:26:22
I know, too sweet!!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 09:20:34
:):) That must be so very gratifying–keepsakes for your treasure chest!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 10:01:33
There are some beautiful keepsakes!!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:09:21
There will be days in the future when they’ll be especially meaningful.
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:23:39
Oh I know!😍
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:39:13
I’m sure you do–I just thought I’d mention it 🙂
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 11:59:43
😊
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 01:38:31
what was the award for? for not grinding kids up to make your bread?
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 08:23:37
Lol!!! Quite possibly!!!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 01:30:44
This is beautiful. Keep up the good work. The bookmark idea is awesome.
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 08:23:13
Thank you Deb!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 00:37:39
Bless you how lovely<3
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 00:54:29
☺️☺️☺️
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 00:28:49
What a beautiful post. Thanks for being a teacher who cares so much!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 00:33:40
And thank you for reading!
I’ve always wanted to teach , so it’s a no brainier… I want them to love school and enjoy learning!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 00:52:12
My daughter is into her semester of student teaching. She is looking forward to middle schoolers!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 00:55:11
Good luck to her!!!!!
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 01:20:31
Thank you.
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 00:18:38
That’s such a wonderful gift, Ritu ❤
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Jul 24, 2016 @ 00:25:28
Thank you Al!!! 😀
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