School preparations

I love school. I think I've always loved school (dork!). I really enjoy learning and the sense of community and exploring potential. I teach in a secondary school and every day I drive to school I feel very blessed to do my job (it's true, honest!). 

One of my favourite parts of teaching is the relationship between pupils and teacher. I went on a school trip yesterday to Cirencester and the Roman villa near there. It was such a beautiful day and a very pretty place to visit, set in a valley in the Cotswolds. It was fun to get to know the girls I teach a bit better and to spend a day with them; playing word games on the coach, judging a gymnastics competition in a lunch break and watching them enjoy experiencing a real Roman villa.

I've been thinking lots about school recently because we are in full-blown preparation for Chloe starting in September. We had a meeting last night where we told the class she is in (with her closest friend from preschool hurrah!) and all the things we need to buy/get ready. We also met her teachers (a job share) and they are so lovely! I'm very pleased she will have such kind, approachable ladies looking after her.

I am very pleased with the school we have chosen for Chloe. Things are a bit up in the air at the moment with our house move (survey showed some issues that need resolving and things are generally quite slow), so it's nice to have school sorted. Knowing how faithful God has been in this, helps me to trust that he will provide a home for us too. 

I love that my little girl is about to start the adventure of school and discovering more about the world and who she is. I'm excited to see her develop her potential. I just know she'll cope well because of lessons we've taught her at home, in terms of behaviour and attitude. I know her confidence in new situations will really help. I'm also feeling challenged about my potential. Is there anything new God is calling me to? It's so easy to be stuck in everyday behaviour and not attempt new things. I'm going to give it some thought and get back to you!

Thank you Lord that you love to teach us new things. Thank you that you want us to grow and change, not just stay static. Help me to accept instruction, say 'yes' to new challenges and be eager to make new friends; just as I am encouraging Chloe to. Please be with all the other families I know who have children preparing for school too. Please protect us all in this season of transition.