School

School starts for the kids on 6 September, so today we met the head teacher and had a tour. We're sending them to a private school because Matt's job helps out with tuition. When we found out about this job, Matt started researching schools in town, and we really liked the look of this one, but all we had to go on was the internet. We decided just to go for it, and enrolled the kids sight unseen. Huge leap of faith there!

Exterior of the school

Miles will be in Reception, which is similar to Pre-K back in the States. He is already 5 (nearly 6), and did go to Pre-K last year. However, there was no room in the Year 1 (like kindergarten) class this year. Also, the head teacher said that even if Miles is intellectually ready for year 1, it might be good to keep him in a more familiar situation to help ease him through the transition. We were anxious about our decision at first, but it really does seem that they will teach to his level rather than stick to a strict curriculum, where he may get bored. He will attend 5 full days per week. Oh, and the Reception class is smaller than usual this year, so there will be 12 kids in his class with two teachers!

I can't stand the cute! And this is without the knee socks and green cap.

Lily will be in Nursery, which is comprised of 2, 3, and 4 year olds. She will attend 3 half days per week, especially since she hasn't been to school before. Her class will be 22 students (the standard size of the classes there) with two teachers. She won't have to wear a uniform until she goes into Reception, so no cute jumper for her yet.

Just one of the play areas outside

The head teacher really took her time with us, freely gave so much information, and answered all of our questions. And now the kids are really excited to start school and meet new friends. And I'll be excited to be able to spend some time with just the baby a few times per week. So until 6 September, please pass the wine!