They went to their rooms to tidy, pack and get dressed for dinner and the party. They left as 10/11 year olds but came back as 14/15 year olds – a frightening transformation! But they did look great!
Dinner was less a dive into French cuisine and more a complete submersion! Frogs legs and snails for the starter – almost everyone gave it a try – followed by some welcomed chicken and chips and even more welcomed ice cream. Party fuel – and it did the trick.
Forget tentative, nervous children hanging on the edge of the dance floor. St Mary’s children have confidence in abundance. They were swinging their hips, shaking their shoulders and replicating moves, like I had never seen before, within seconds of the music starting. They had a terrific time! No slow dances this time though I am afraid parents. 😉
Then the final song finished. Time to calm down and slow that resting heart beat. All the group, the St Mary’s class of 2018-19, gathered around for one final bedtime story. They heard a story of 89 incredible individuals who had been on a journey – a journey of discovery, fun, laughter, remembrance and love. A journey that was part of a bigger journey that had lasted seven years for most. They heard the sad news that both journeys were soon to come to an end. That change was on the horizon. However, they heard that change was not something to be feared but to be embraced and seen as an opportunity. They heard that there would soon be some tearful farewells but no goodbyes – true friends last forever, as do the memories of incredible weeks such as this.
Tomorrow we return, and parents, I have news: the class of 2018-19 return not as the same children that left on Monday. They are now ready for the next step. They have the confidence, wisdom and strength needed to tackle every hurdle they face in the coming months as they begin their new journey – and you are going to love them even more. They can’t wait to see you!
Updates of our return time will be posted via School Communicator tomorrow and there will one final blog tomorrow evening. Bon nuit.
St Mary's CE Primary School Year 6 France 2019 
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