Wednesday, 13 May 2009






Just a few photos of my last day at work (with permission given from the parents of the children featured - they were stoked to be asked!). I had a lovely day and was spoilt rotten - a few gift cards - Whitcoulls from my last senior teacher, Kmart from one of the Mums, and a number of parents had generously put in and I have a gift card to be used at any garden shop, for two hundred and thirty dollars, I so need that don't I Vicki and Heidi (the new house is all ready for some serious landscaping). Lots of boxes of chocolates, some lovley placques with beautiful sayings and some gorgeous jewllery. I also got a boy and girl charms for my Pandora bracelet from the two other teachers - very appropriate. There were lots of laughs and lots of tears this morning and less tears this afternoon (many of my morning families I am teaching the third child of one family and you are closer to your morning families just because you have had the kids for longer and so know them really well.

Right I'd better not hang round on here - back online next week (if Telecom play the game LOL!)

10 comments:

Nicki said...

Sounds like a great but sad day. Enjoy the spend up with the cards.

Angela said...

Cool photos, but I'll bet it was an emotional day. Hope it all goes well for the big trip....... take care, looking forward to hearing from you when you are all set up!

Vicki said...

It really is a new chapter in your life Trace. They sure put the effort in at the kindy didn't they, and I don't think you will forget them in a hurry. As for the landscaping - lets just say it will be a work in progress for a long time!!! LOL

Viv said...

Cool photos Trace! You're gonna miss that lot! All the best for the trip!

Viv said...

Cool photos Trace! You're gonna miss that lot! All the best for the trip!

Hannah said...

I thought of you several times during the day yesterday. Sounds like it was a lovely day, a mixture of sadness and happiness.
By the way, you look FABULOUS in that photo!! Love it!
Hope everything goes well at the weekend.

mandyb said...

I was the same on my last day.. loads of tears.... also know what you mean about the relationships with the AM families... and the ones who have had you teach ALL of their children... that's the hardest.. as for the gifts... so so special.. and perfect way to say goodbye... have a safe trip down.... will wave at you when you pass through/over wellington!!!!

Jane said...

Trace you look like you had a ball you will be missed by those kiddies. Hope the crossing went well and that your all safe and warm!!!!!!! lookforward to talking to you again soon.
Take care..

Viv said...

Me again Trace,when you do get back online, pop over to my blog to pick up an award please!!

Kelly said...

As one of those kindy Mums I can honestly admit that yes it was an emotional day - but then who would expect any less when a wonderful lady departs our shores! Great pics doll. Take care Trace - the children are still missing you heaps! LOL