Today was the last day with students at St Helenas and I must say it is the HARDEST day of my teacher life thus far.
I knew I would be upset but I did not realize just how much it could hurt to say goodbye for what potentially could be forever.
Please don't get me wrong I am EXTREMELY excited to be teaching at my new school next year - I just wish everyone would come with me so I could still see their beautiful faces each day!
Goodbyes are ALWAYS hard but when you know you will see them the following year it makes it feel okay but when you know this is the end - well for me it was almost unbearable!
Everyone was expecting me to cry and I thought I had them all beat with my tough girl act until the bell went and one of my boys came up to me in tears - I instantly fell into a blubbering mess!
After I said many goodbyes I was still a mess. I ended up just sitting on my classroom floor, tears rolling down my eyes. My amazing peer teachers just sat with me which was a big comfort.
As I am writing this I am beginning to be overwhelmed with emotion again so I am going to keep this short.
To all the amazing students, families and staff of St Helenas...
Thank you for 4 amazing years worth of memories that I would not trade for anything in the world!
Thank you for being there through the happy and sad times!
Thank you for putting a smile on my face each day with your smiles, jokes and company!
Thank you for the amazing gifts that I will place in my house and forever remember you by!
Thank you for all the small things that became BIG moments!!!
THANK YOU
for being a part of my life!
I feel blessed that I have had the chance to meet you and have you in my life - I hope that never changes!
You all have a special place in my heart and my life has truly been lightened by your presence!
