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Thursday 6 September 2012

First day of school


Kids had there first day of school in France today.  Penelope and Jasper both went to the international school and Hannah started her correspondence work with me.  They all did really well and had a great day - although Jasper told me tonight that he thinks that the French school day is too long for him (8.40am-4pm) as he doesn't have enough time for play!

Normally the children line up outside the school and their teacher takes them to the classroom but today and tomorrow we are allowed to take them to the classroom.  Jasper wasn't bothered so just waved goodbye at the gate and ran off.  Penelope was very nervous and I took her to her room and found her a spot at a desk with five other little girls.  The children and Mums were all lovely and as they have all moved here from other countries all appreciate what we are going through.

We said goodbye and then went and had a look at the house we are going to rent in Tournefieulle.  It is lovely and big and I'm sure we will be very happy there.  The family we are renting it from are moving from Toulouse to Lyon. The house will come fully furnished which will be much easier for us and for them.

James then dropped Hannah and I home and went to work.  Hannah and I got stuck into her correspondence and she did so well.  She understood exactly what to do and sat and concentrated for about an hour and a half.  My thanks go out to Lisa and Sally her wonderful teacher aides back in NZ who have got her working at such a great level.

By this time it was 2pm and 30oC so Hannah went for a swim and I watched by the side and got splashed!

We collected the others from school and walked home in the heat.  Both Penelope and Jasper enjoyed the first day and started to make some friends.

Tomorrow Hannah and I are going to catch a bus to Pibrac, a nearby village, and post some parcels home so that should be fun!

By the way if anyone knows of  anyone who would like 15-20 hours a week work in sunny Toulouse with a gorgeous girl called Hannah let me know as we are on the hunt for a teacher aide!!

10 comments:

  1. Ah, well done you, and especially Hannah. Love your blog. Will email "the Block' goss!, lol

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  2. Thanks for the newsy blogs Rachel - great reading and wonderful to hear that the Lonsdales are settling in. Kimberley is very keen to skype Penelope when we can coordinate the time difference properly!
    Pick me, pick me for the teacher aiding with beautiful Hannah - could be the answer to all our problems; would come with a husband, a daughter, 2 cats and 16 fish though!!! Seriously though, I do hope that a teacher's aide is found soon and Hannah (and you) can get into a routine. Take good care and enjoy the summer!

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  3. yes, I read on stuff that poor Rachel and Tyson got nothing, feel a bit sad about that. A beautiful day in Toulouse going to be 32oC!! James and has just taken Jasper and Penelope to school and Hannah and I will tidy up then get on with her work.

    Jacqui, Penelope would love to skype Kimberley - would tomorrow, Saturday work for you. We could skype at 8am our time 6pm yours?

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    1. Sorry Rachel, missed your response. We could try again tomorrow if it works for you.

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  4. Hi Jasper, hope your new school is cool! From Dylan

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    1. Hi Dylan. There are only 8 boys in Jasper's class and 3 of them think they're a bit too cool and just want to talk about girls. jasper just wants to play rugby! He has made friends with twin boys from England who are really nice. He misses all his lovely friends from room 3 heaps. Rachel

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  5. Im am so glad that Hannah is doing her correspondence work is she a bright little spark...she is really missed by myself and room 4...i would love to come over and be TA over there for her if it was possible...Lisa :)

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  6. Hi guys! So cool to read ur blogs and see how your adventure is going! Everyone looks so happy! Must be nice to have some beautiful weather, hope all the mums are as cool as us and that your making some nice friends! Haves great weekend everyone xx Tash

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  7. Hi Rachel - love the photos and blog. it all looks amazing. Great to hear Hannah is enjoying her school work. Would love to come and tutor her, but need a teleport first!
    lol - Margaret xo

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  8. Hi pleased first day went well!

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