Last week the students heard that I would be leaving school early to return to South Africa because of my health.
The Grade 3 girls and their teacher threw a party for me complete with "pigeon poop", Doritos and biscuits to eat, then at lunch time the Grade 10s invited me to join them for pizzas.
At the end of the day I discovered that the Grade 11s and 12s had organised a very creamy cake to say goodbye. The fact that it had a beautifully-written "Bonne Anniversaire" iced across the top was irrelevant. In this case, it truly was the thought that counted!
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| "Pigeon Poop" |
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| Is one allowed favourites? Well, Lilyn, in Grade 3, must be one of mine... After school her older sister came to me with a gift - a little bouncing ball snow-globe with a smiling, waving alien inside. She said Lilyn had wanted to give it to me to say goodbye, but was too shy. Thank you, L! |
Pigeon poop looks like something I need to try! No, favorites are very uncool, since you asked! :) You must feel very loved and it must be that much harder to leave your work there. Get well soon!
ReplyDeleteThese two have the faces of angels. It must have been tough leaving them behind.. for however long. That contemplative look in sweetie, Lilyn's eyes makes me want to hug her. And the Dorito-eating grin, above is just so cute.
ReplyDeleteI've been reading back and learning that you're in South Africa. I hope you can get to the bottom of your ailments and put it behind you. Best thoughts.