so my DD loved it, no tears and very happy.
She managed her uniform herself and I'm really proud how well she has taken it.
Next week is the real test - full time.
Anecdotes I'm 
over;
Teacher spelt lots of names incorrectly on their first week certificates
She also forgot to give out a newsletter today (other class got theirs!)
No reading book sent home which I feel a bit sad about as DD is desperate to be taught to read (won't let me though!)
Miscommunication over what time children should be there (teacher said x, school website says y)
No mention at all about PE kit!
I assume this is perfectly normal stuff and I shall ignore all the annoyances over communication etc !!
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MayDayChild · 09/09/2011 18:41
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virgiltracey ·
09/09/2011 18:44
I made DS2 cry by telling him he has to try his hardest at school and felt awful 
Quote "mummy please don't be mean to me I've had the most dreadful day. Mrs X told me to cross my legs and Mrs y told me to sit up"
he is a bit of a drama queen 
OnEdge ·
09/09/2011 18:48
Our teacher is great apart from she talks to me in exactly the same way as she talks to the kids, makes me feel 5 years old and a bit naughty.
We had a false start on Tuesday at pick up time, my daughter happened to walk past the open door and see me, grabbed her coat and bag and we headed home, then she realised shed forgotten her jumper, so ran back and then left me waiting ages. When I went back, she was back in the classroom. It hadn't finished yet, she was just being an opportunist
It is more daunting for me than my DD, I am the one who keeps bumbling about doing the wrong thing.
We also have no reading books, it has changed apparently.
MissBetsyTrotwood ·
09/09/2011 20:19
Generally really good, except DS has been put in class with the only kid he had any problems with at pre school as they think DS could 'support' him. This kid totally manipulated others to try to bully DS. Mind you, DS was pretty vile to him on this kid's first day yesterday so it's six of one and half a dozen of the other...
It's a huge school. There are three classes per year. The nursery staff knew. Grr.
MayDayChild ·
09/09/2011 20:25
I know the Grrr feeling.
Add to my list
The school is closed early and opened late on 20/21 Sept for 11+ exams. Yet the school havent actually informed us of this yet.
So that will be one week notice if they get around to it on Monday.
Is communication usually so dreadful in schools ?
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2cats2many ·
09/09/2011 20:29
DD is loving it. Has run into the playground every morning and I've had to chase after her to get a goodbye kiss.
The teachers don't seem very keen to tell me what's been going on or how she's been doing. I'm used to day care/nursery I suppose where there is lots of two-way communication at the beginning and end of the day. However, DD has said that the teaxhers are very kind to her and have said lots of nice things and she's already saying that all of the other children in her class are her friends, so all is well. 
twinmummy24 ·
09/09/2011 21:11
Good week had here to, twin DD's have settled really well no tears, no fuss, think that they are helping each other to settle
school sent home a letter today explaining PE kits, homework and reading books etc. i was a little shocked that they got homework at the end of their first week but i guess it is just getting them into the routine.
any one else get homework, we have had their first reading book sent home, a small selection of words to learn and a "draw a picture of something you did during the holiday" activity.
looking forward to next week.
Beamur ·
09/09/2011 21:14
Not a big change for us as DD was already attending the nursery at the same school and has the same room/teacher as before.
However, on the way to school on Wednesday she asked me when it was going to be summer holidays again
mummynoseynora ·
10/09/2011 22:15
DD has done 2 half days so far, all fab. We are lucky as she is starting to read already at home, and the school let them take 2 books home every day - one reading scheme one to try to read themselves, and one to share (I read)... I've written in her reading book thingy after each one, but no idea if they have looked at it yet!
Haven't really spoken to the teachers yet to find out how she's getting on... no idea how I would either? seems so busy first thing and at pickup too?! 
moomaa ·
11/09/2011 09:15
Had a good week, and got quite a lot of info from DS about his day to my surprise. Seems a nice and kind place and so far interesting things to do.
Ds says that lots of the children wee in their pants and they have all had a talk about how they must tell the teacher as soon as it happens and they won't be in trouble. DS says that the teachers give them a hug and clean clothes if they do.
He seems to have played with the girls and not the boys....following in his Dad's footsteps there then
He did wet the bed after his first day, hasn't done that for ages, must have been extra tired.
We have had a library book home. He liked his school dinner too.
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