Farewell My Teacher

Yesterday, Joshua completed 3 quarters of his first academic year at Greythorn Primary School. Time really flies.

The last day of his school was also a "Casual Clothes Day" - the kids left their uniforms at home and donned casual clothes to school instead. It was all so informal. And since it was also Miss Ellard's (Joshua's class teacher) last day at school for year 2007, the kids had a special farewell party for their beloved teacher.

I don't know Miss Ellard as well as some of the other teachers but I think she has played a very big part in moulding Joshua's life at school. All the kids love her - she's generous, warm and genuinely affectionate towards the kids. And of course, it helps that she's young and pretty too. Well, actually, she looks more like a model than a school teacher!

As I reached the school compound to pick up Joshua after school, I saw his classmates and Miss Ellard all gathered under the big oak tree for a group photo. Oh, it was a lovely sight. The kids were proudly showing off their special individual cards that Miss Ellard made for them and were all smiles for the camera. I quickly whipped out my camera phone and took some shots too.

Some of the kids lined up to give Miss Ellard a cuddle. Joshua wanted to do that too but was too shy to ask. In the end, I had to take him and present him to his teacher. She was full of praises for all the kids. Some of them cried, reluctant to let her go. It was one those "awww" moments. So touching. I could see her blinking back tears too.

She won't be gone for good, at least not yet. She's on a long sabbatical leave and will be back next year. Hopefully Joanane will be enrolled in her class. She's such a wonderful teacher. Joanne actually asks if she can go to Miss Ellard's class next year! Well, one can always hope.