January 2, 2009

  • First day at Riverlife Kindergarten

    Dear Kristen,

    Today was pretty much a success!

    You woke up on time... at around 7.30 and we managed to get dressed, and out of the house and into school by 8.45! I don't know what we'll do when school starts proper next Wednesday and begins at 8.15am! School for the first three days is just an acclimatization type of thing with just 1 hour lessons. Next Wednesday, school will be from 8.15am - 11.15am.

    You were very excited and cooperative. You even tried to put on your socks yourself.

    At school, you were very well behaved and seemed very at home. The moment you entered the classroom, you went over to the toys and started playing. We decided not to frighten you so we stayed in the classroom throughout but out of the direct line of your vision. Once in awhile, you would look for us, but otherwise you just continued playing. When the teacher started talking, you sat down and listened. We were so proud of you!

    Only issue I have is with the school bus. It was such a long long journey back... Even though we stay pretty near, it was a half an hour bus ride back. But I guess it beats taking public transport.

    Hopefully, the next week we'd be able to wait for you outside of the classroom itself.