Tomorrow is my last day in full time teaching! Last week, a colleague of mine, in the music department: Stacey, arranged a wonderful party at a local pub. Many of my teaching friends attended, and also personal friends and my accordion teachers! It was lovely afternoon and evening, spent outside, on the patio. Also, a former student of mine: Anthony, provided live music on keyboard, with Bosco and Dave. I brought my accordion and played a few tunes. Later, that same evening, a few people stayed and we continued to celebrate, with me playing some tunes every half hour! Ernie drove me home.
How do I feel now that I have arrived to the last day? I feel good, somewhat sad, but generally very happy. Many students have offered me cards, gifts, wonderful comments, and cake. One former student, who is now a teacher in high school, dropped in unexpectedly yesterday to bring a book-gift, which included comments typed from former students she was in contact with.
Today was Graduation. The school Principal has provided refreshments before and after the graduation, so I really enjoy attending. This year, I was not responsible for arranging music, so I was able to attend both the pre-grad refreshments and post-grad refreshments.
I have been busy cleaning-up at school and tomorrow I submit my keys. As I shared with a colleague today at Graduation, it’s a normal conclusion to the school year so I really do not feel any different. I suppose this coming September will feel different. Let’s wait and see!
This is the first entry after the printing of Blog entries, in all three of the Blogs I contribute to. I have collected the entries and coiled the pages into three sections at Staples Business Depot.
It will be a nice read over the summer, admiring the collection. Maybe in 5 years, I will consider doing the same thing.
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