Monday 6/17/13

Today was Avery’s first day of school at Presbyterian Ladies’ College (PLC).  In Australia, they call the pre-K through 12th grade schools college and then the kids go to university.  She is in the Pre-Kindergarten class, Pre-Kindy for short.  She will go to school Monday through Thursday from 830-12.  There are 22 students and 3 lovely teachers (Mrs. Richards, Mrs. Brady and Mrs. Mags).  They all seem very fun and loving and have all been at PLC for a long time.  Avery loved wearing her uniform and she liked her new backpack.  She said a couple of times that she was going to be shy but she didn’t seem upset or nervous at all.  We walked right in and the first day of school was off to a great start!

All of the moms or dads come in for a few minutes every morning to get settled and play for a bit, so it was perfect. There was another little girl starting today too.  I sat with Avery while she colored with a couple other classmates and then Mrs. Mags was making play-doh and Avery was very into that.  I met some really nice moms and then I hugged and kissed Avery goodbye.  She was not sad at all.  Perfect! I’m so excited for her!  There are several international kids in Avery’s class but mostly Aussies.  This will be such a great experience for her.

I picked Avery up from school and she said she had a great day! All three teachers said she adjusted well and seems to fit right in with the class.  YAY!  Avery said there was glittery balls that light up and the music teacher came to class and played the saxophone (its actually a recorder ;-)).  What could be better?