The one where C is is introduced to high school!
09:14Last week, Charlie was invited to look around our local high school in the evening. His big brother already goes there, Harry started in September this year. You can imagine how excited Charlie was to go and have a look around the 'big school' to see exactly what it's like. He actually couldn't wait!
We got there and were given a prospectus, there were teachers and other students leading the way around the school but we decided to go and have a look around the school ourselves with Harry being our tour guide because, well, he already knows his way around the school!
There were all activities and events set up around teh school. In the science labs there were bunsen burners and test tubes set up, along with steady hand games and other activities. Charlie headed straight for the test tubes and distilled water to do the experiment that was set up! I was really impressed with how he read the instructions, wore hiss goggles and got on with doing the experiment. He won a prize for completing them all. He enjoyed the lava lamp one, watching the lava turn different colours, it was rather fascinating!
He told me how he couldn't wait to start high school and we talked about how big the school is and how different it is from primary school, while we made our way to the English and Maths block. Charlie joined in with some more activities and I met a few of Harry's teachers a long the way! Charlie also got a lot of "Ohhh a mini Harry" from a couple of the teachers. Haha.
Charlie was fascinated with how big the classrooms were! I think his favourite was probably taste testing the food and school dinners! He enjoyed the pizza and chocolate cake, haha. I may or may not have had a sneaky nibble. Delicious by the way. School dinners have changed a lot since I was at school!!
Charlie also enjoyed the gym and all the activities they had going on in there. He loved the golf game (And won another prize! A rugby wrist band thingy and some sweets!)
He is SO excited about starting high school next year! Charlie said "I'll be with Harry again". Ever since Charlie has started school, he has always had Harry by his side. Until now. Harry started high school in September and Charlie is in his last year of primary school, he really misses Harry. So it'll be lovely for them to be back in the same school.
I am so proud of them all! Especially proud of how confident Charlie is about starting high school next year. I'm also really pleased that Harry has settled in well and he knows where everything is, where all his classes are and what not. I know he was a bit worried about finding his way around the school. He was really proud showing us around!
I can't believe my little 5lb baby starts high school next year *sigh* They grow up so fast, don't they?!
Sarah xXx
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It so nice that he has his older brother there already to show him. Its also a security feeling isn't it knowing that his older brother is there. My little man has just started primary. I can't imagine the day coming to go to secondary school. x
ReplyDeleteSo nice that he has a brother there already. We are starting to get our head round secondary choices - we have a bit longer yet, but I want to make the right choice.
ReplyDeleteLovely that he has an older brother there to help him settle in :). Great that there were so many activities and things to do on the open evening too. I am sure he will settle in fine next year x
ReplyDeleteAh it's such an exciting and scary time isn't it, making the big move from primary to secondary school. It's great that he has his big brother there, and at leat you know the school is good! How exciting for him x
ReplyDeleteAww! It sounds like you all had a great time visiting the big school....They do grow up so quickly don't they x
ReplyDeleteThey really do grow up so fast my eldest started high school last year and will be 13 next week. It sounds like the visit went well xx
ReplyDeleteAhh what a milestone! Especially when you put 'my 5lb baby' - that really puts it into perspective, they grow up too fast! Still it's lovely they'll be at the same school again :-) Sabrina xx
ReplyDeleteAwww my little sister just got to go visit her high school this week before she starts next September. It's such a big and scary step for them. Although I think we can tend to be more nervous than they are!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great milestone, where has the time gone?! I love that both children have settled in well and it must feel as though both boys are growing up before your eyes!
ReplyDeleteAw it's so nice that he'll have his brother there! My younger brother showed people around his secondary school the other day. I remember showing him around before he started!
ReplyDeleteLovely post :)
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What I lovely experience it sounds like an amazing school. It's just so scary how quick they grow up
ReplyDeleteI do hope he loves it! I found it harder sending mine into 'big' school, than when they started school! haha x
ReplyDeleteAhhh how lovely that hes so excited!!! it certainly sounds great, and I love that hes excited to be back with his big brother again too!! The age gap sounds like the one my boys have, theyre only babies so its lovely to see how close they might be when they grow up! x
ReplyDeleteOh, they do grow up so fast don't they? My eldest is still a couple of years away from high school yet, but I know it'll come around in a blink! Lovely for your son that he has his big brother there to show him the ropes :)
ReplyDeleteAhh, big school!
ReplyDeleteMy eldest just started at college, my middle son is in yr 8 at secondary, and I have two little ones still at primary ... I feel like I want to make the most of primary while it lasts - It seems so sweet and innocent in comparison to big school! Moving up IS super exciting though and such a life change for them. My boy now has a longer day than my husband!
Exciting times indeed. Lovely post.
Anna x
What a lovely post. I think it definitely helps having an older sibling already there, don't you? It did for my middle one. I have one starting next year too. I've yet to fill the form in - hope I don't forget!
ReplyDeleteMy eldest starts in two years but it already the hot topic of discussion amongst her and her peers! We have the issue of two schools locally; one closer one further away where the majority of her peers will be heading! It's not going to be easy! Lovely that your youngest cant wait to go!
ReplyDeleteSuch an exciting time, my youngest triplets all started in September, it does feel strange not having any children in Primary anymore. I'm sure Charlie will walk in in September and just love high school. They do so much to help them settle in the first weeks and with a big brother there too it should be easier for him. #MagicMoments
ReplyDeleteWhat an exciting time, and how lovely for his big brother to be able to show him around. I hope he will enjoy his last year of primary before moving up to big school! Thank you for linking up with #loudnproud
ReplyDeleteglad it all went well. Yes they really grow up so quickly! #loudnproud
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