While we were still in Canada I was driving one day and Cian said he "wanted to go to school in Australia." Since we wanted to encourage his enthusiasm for school I emailed the principal of the local primary school and set up a time for a tour.
We went there today and Cian was quiet and excited - two things that don't usually go together for him. It looks like we lucked out on our house location not only because of all the parks and bike paths but also because the primary school seems amazing. We had heard from other parents that they were really happy there but it was nice to see it for ourselves. The art show happened over the weekend so there was still art up on the walls and ceiling. They learn musical instruments on Mondays because they think music is important (that was in the first 10 minutes and so I was already sold). They have a community garden that the parents help tend and there are also chickens in a coop in the outdoor area which our kids loved. There's lots of outdoor play space and a big inside gym. There are a few prep classes and they are full days starting at the end of January. Cian qualifies for prep since he turns 5 before April. I'm a bit nervous about him going to full-day school right off the bat but he seemed pretty enthusiastic. He sat down quietly on the floor behind the kids in drama class and watched them all playing improv games. During the improv games the teacher asked a question and Emily raised her hand. She is going to be very annoyed that she doesn't get to go to school too.
So now we're filling out paperwork for Cian to start school. I'm trying not to be too sentimental but it feels too fast. I feel like he was my little baby just a minute ago and now he's charging full-speed into life's adventures.
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