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First Day At School Poem

A Message from It seems it was just moments ago

MRS. DYER He was placed upon my chest,
When I gazed down at him in wonder

and knew that I was blessed.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
A tiny little baby
This miracle of mine,
His brown eyes full of innocence

That made my own eyes shine.
Dear Parents,
And yet here he stands before me

Welcome to a new school year at Abuja Prep! It’s fantastic to see all of you. A So proud in his shirt and tie,
special welcome to our new families. This year, we proudly welcome families from His first day of school today
Kenya, Afghanistan, Thailand, Romania, Lebanon, The Gambia, The United King- and I’m trying not to cry.

dom, and Nigeria. We are delighted to have you join our caring, happy, and close-
knit school community. We are confident that you will soon be making new, life- Because as my heart bursts with pride
long friends. There is sadness in there too.
“Time flies” they always say
It was wonderful to see so many of you at our meet-the-teacher meetings which is And now I know this to be true.

a good start to building that partnership with the class team so that we can work
together to ensure your children thrive socially, emotionally and academically. If While this new chapter is starting
you were unable to attend, you are welcome to contact your child’s teacher via Another one will end.

Class Dojo to arrange a meeting. I’ll miss my little shadow,
my happy little friend.
The first day of school is always a poignant one as we watch our children reach
yet another milestone. Whether it is their first day in Playgroup, wearing a uniform I know I’m being selfish
for the first time in Nursery or moving upstairs to the Primary classrooms, it is a To want to keep him by my side, I look at his little face

reminder that our children are growing up. We have been excited to have some of But I’ve always been there to protect him And I know that it is time.
our graduates come back to visit to show off their new uniform complete with ties And comfort him when he cried. My brave little man is ready
and school blazers. It is wonderful to see them happy and excited about their fu- He’s going to be just fine.

ture. I’m worried that he might need me,
I’m worried he might cry, Have a wonderful term everyone.
On a personal level, I am still watching my children reach new milestones as we I’m worried he might be scared, Best wishes.
celebrated my daughter Brontë’s wedding in July. I’m worried he might be shy.
Dominique Dyer.

We don’t take it lightly that you trust us with your children. We promise to keep But then a little hand slips into mine
them safe, happy and cared for every day. And tells me it’s time to go.
A lump appears inside my throat

Here is a poem to remind us that our children are growing fast. But I will not let it show.

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