A 'Graduation' of Sorts

We attended Danica's leaving ceremony this past week. The school that she has attended goes from JK to grade 3. She will move on to a different school for grades 4 through 6 and yet another for 7 and 8, even those all these are still her elementary years. Across the province, I think most kids attend one elementary school from Kindergarten through 8, but this is how they do it here.

Naturally, we attended the assembly, and, naturally, I took some photos. As per usual, I was neither close nor in good position, but I didn't let that stop me.

When the four graduating classes moved into the auditorium, I was somewhat chafed as Danica sat on the floor in the farthest corner behind a row of seated students. But when it was time for song and introductions to her class, she moved into a different position, and I managed to squeeze off some shots.

She is such a joyful soul: happy to be there, happy to see us, smiling and waving.

They handled this assembly in a nice way. Each student was introduced by someone with a short description and each also introduced another. It moved along pretty quickly and it was nice that each child got her or his moment.

After the assembly there was visiting and hugs and love with dad.

We squeezed in a photo with me and Sue before we went off to Tims for a wee celebration.

Inside, Danica commandeered the camera.

Life is full of transitions, and this was another. These moments are poignant, for on one hand we miss the little girl and on the other we anticipate the growth that is to come.