End of an era

Well, we are finished with Primary School! After ten years association with Tokoroa North School, we have no children attending in 2015. We started in 2004 with Caitlin the first to step into the classroom, followed by Olivia two years later and finally Briar in 2008. The school has provided a wonderful start to the girls' education and we have always been impressed by how well run everything is within the school.

So it was with mixed emotions we attended Briar's final assembly in December. The middle and senior school always put on a great assembly and this was no different. We sat outdoors (yay!) and were treated to singing, dancing and speeches. Briar had auditioned and was chosen to be one of two students to give speeches so we were very proud to see her deliver her lovely speech reminiscing about her time at North School.

They give out 'Graduation Certificates' to all Year 6 students and then recognise the top dozen or so students who have done well across all areas of school life-sporting, social, environmental and academic. Wow, were we proud to hear Briar's name called out to receive one of these certificates!

A few minutes later  the Deputy Principal announced the names of the top boy and girl student for 2015. Jeff & I were absolutely speechless to hear Briar being called up to receive the award!! Wow, what an extremely proud moment as a parent...I was in tears and couldn't stop grinning. It was a total surprise and although we had been asked to make sure we were at assembly we certainly weren't expecting this!! I thought being top 12 of the school was surprise enough. This was just the icing on the cake.

What a way to finish at Tokoroa North School! Talk about going out on a high note!

Here is our gorgeous girl with her well-earned certificates. We are SO proud of your efforts, darling!