We’ve now been back to school for well over a month and I’ve not done my back to school post. I can’t believe how big the boys are getting, where is the time going? My baby boy Lucas started Primary five, it doesn’t seem five minutes since I was worrying about him starting school, now here he is in the upper end of Primary school.
For Lucas this will be a challenge of expanding his learning through more novels and maths or which he is a whiz at the later. He will also have lots of different after school activities like trying out for the football team, musical theater, etc. If it was just Lucas at school I’d probably let him walk home on his own, but with his brother being there and still only six I feel it’s a little too young. Plus I’m at work most of the time there are at school so I am not sure that the Grandparents would be comfortable with this. What age did you let your children walk home from school?
Lucas loves school, we’ve had a few issues last week, but on the whole he loves going, really likes his teacher and adores playing football at break time with his friends. It’s a lovely school, which has a new building last year and it’s wonderful to see him thrive.
Tyler just started his last year in the infant section of primary school, where has the time gone, he’s into Primary three and still only six so he’s one of the youngest in his year. Unlike his brother Tyler is not as keen on going to school, but loves it once he’s there. He’d much rather stay at home and play with his soft toys.
Having a lovely group of friends Tyler enjoys playing with them and likes the fact he can also play with the older kids with his brother and cousins. He does really well in his school work and his reading came on leaps and bounds last year. If only he’d see that. He can sometimes be a little disheartened and say his brain doesn’t keep information. I am trying to help him see it does and build his confidence. How do you encourage confidence in your child?
Even though he is shy and quite a sensitive wee soul, he still goes on stage when asked and sings his wee heart out. This year he is doing the harvest festival. He’s a wee baker or chef in the making and I am keen to see how much he grows this year.
The school years are going past so quickly and I’d like to slow down and take it all in, but the boys are thriving and with the exception of a few bumps in the road they are doing well. I am proud of them and I am active in the school with parent council, etc which I think helps and makes you feel a bit more involved in their school life.
Here we are starting the 2015 school year. It hasn’t been the easiest start, but fingers crossed we’ve over the hurdle. I am looking forward to seeing what this year brings. How are your little ones settling into the new school year? I’d love to see your posts?
I can never get my head around how different our school calendars are down here?! I’m sorry it’s not been the easiest start for you but here’s to a happy new school year. I love reading these updates from you x
Great photos – what handsome young men! Getting back into the routine is tough for us all but good to hear things have settled down. We are still adjusting haha! xxx
sich handsome little chaps with such gorgeous beaming smiles. your heart must melt each time they smile at you 🙂 I am so pleased that they have settled in well , getting back in to the school routine does take time and they are still so little really. xx
Such gorgeous boys! x
Aww! Bless them! They sound like lovely boys and look so smart in their uniforms! x
What a lovely post. It’s great to hear they’re doing so well. Time really does fly, doesn’t it? My kids walked home on their own occasionally from year 5, but I like to go and pick them up anyway!
Great back to school photos. It sounds like your boys are doing really well. I hope Tyler’s confidence builds up soon. I didn’t walk to school on my own until I was in high school x
Glad to read they’re settling in now and they have lovely cheeky little faces in those pictures.
T started walking to school from year 6, that was only when I was sure he could get over a road safety, I think I’ll always be walking with D as she has no sense of danger or spatial awareness.
Hope their school year continues well, thanks for linking up with #Ssamazingachievements