Mrs N’s Notes ~ 28th June 2019
It’s a time of badges, certificates, medals, trophies, recognition awards, prizes and ‘seeing’ of high achievement. It is a pleasure to share in each celebration of success. This week we have done this with our P7 leavers, our Nursery Graduates and many others. However, I read this last week and thought it appropriate to share. To every pupil of Kirkshaws, know this: I SEE YOU.
To the child who conquered their fear of heights or sleeping in the dark, or riding a bike without stabilisers or having a sleep-over for the first time this year, I SEE YOU.
To the child who managed to resolve more conflict than they started this year, to the child who learnt to say the impossible; “I’m sorry”, and to the child who walked away from the fighting instead of getting involved, I SEE YOU.
To the child for whom school is a huge struggle; you get up everyday and you go, I SEE YOU.
To the child who battled all year with the maths, or reading, or concentration, or speaking out in class, or learning their words, but persevered anyway, I SEE YOU.
To the child who found the kindness in their heart to reach out in anyway to another person or to an animal in need or in pain, I SEE YOU.
To the child who learnt to give and to share for the first time this year and even found joy in these, I SEE YOU.
To the child who battles to make friends and to be social, you made new friends this year and for that, I SEE YOU.
To the child who wanted so much to please, but was just out of sight of an adult who perhaps was too busy or too distracted, I SEE YOU.
To the child who lost a friend or a loved one this year, but carried on everyday bravely even though their heart ached, I SEE YOU.
To the brave parents who try everyday to do the best for their children, I SEE YOU.
May you and your children revel in small but significant victories that you have both experienced this year. For every year there is progress and growth; we don’t need a podium or handshake or a hall of applause to be seen. I SEE YOU.
I hope you have a relaxing holiday and I look forward to SEEING YOU again on 14th August.
