Time to say goodbye!

Charlee and Adam had their last day at Picnic Point PS on Friday. I'm glad Heidi wasn't their to witness it - the tears would have been flowing more than they already were! Both classes had afternoon farewell parties for the kids. Adam's classmates each stood up and said something nice about him while Charlee's class gave her a resounding "Aussie, Aussie , Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi". Both kids received a white teddy bear signed by their entire class. At the end of the day, Adam gave Mrs. Bowen a big hug that prompted some tears to flow. Charlee's teacher, Mr. Hidson, who's been away the last two weeks tending to his very sick son, came in for a short visit just to say goodbye to Charlee and give her his NSW sports jersey. More tears were flowing as the class gave Charlee and Mr. Hidson a group hug.




School doesn't end at PPPS until next week but they decided to perform their traditional farewell to students so Adam and Charlee could be included (were cutting out early for NZ). All students who will not be returning next year get to walk under an archway of arms set up by the rest of the student body. The long line leads straight into the office where each student gets the honour of turning on the school bell! (Adam's favourite part!).



It was amazing to see how well Charlee and Adam took to Picnic Point PS this year. They made many friends and received a first class education in a caring and nurturing environment. It was really impressive to see the school take the time to say goodbye to their Canadian exchangees - something Charlee and Adam will remember forever!