¡Adios Pre-escolar!

Today was Guerita’s last day of school, also the last day of the school year, so there was lots of excitement around the playground, from kids and teachers alike. The teacher asked me if I’d like to come in early to the class as they had planned a farewell party for Guerita. We’re really going to miss this school. Even though they do things a little differently here, the teachers and staff are so caring and kind and thoughtful and it seems they have a real soft spot for Guerita (and she for them). She’s always been the one that stands out, given her blonde hair and us being pretty much the only Australians in town, so I guess that’s part of it. (I suspect adjusting to being “one of the crowd” back home might take a bit of getting used for her.)

The day’s activities were pretty low-key - some games, a cake and playtime in the playground. It’s been pretty hot here lately (over 40C every day) so the kids didn’t last long outside before they were worn out. Chiq and I turned up just as they were about to retreat back to the comfort of the air-conditioned classroom.

The kids were pretty excited and everyone danced around the room for the rest of the party, plus posed for photos for me

Chiq even tried to get a spot of IT training while she was there…

The teachers presented Guerita with a book the class had made specially for her - each child had drawn a picture of themself and they made a cover with a map of Mexico and of Australia. They also had made a DVD photo slideshow with loads of photos of Guerita with her school friends and teachers, taken throughout the year. It was so sweet, it brought a tear to my eye; that they had gone to so much effort for her. We will certainly never forget how lovely this little school was, and how much she enjoyed her time here. This will always be her first school, with lots of great memories.

As much as we’re looking forward to going home, we’re still a little sad to say

¡Adios Pre-escolar!