Great to be Grateful

Gratitude is something we must continually remind ourselves of. As a teacher, mother and wife I certainly have my cup filled daily with love, laughter and positivity. It’s one of the lovely gifts we get as teachers.

WARNING- Teacher Joke

At the end of the term though, I was fortunate enough to celebrate a birthday milestone with my class, yes, turning 40! How lovely, I thought, to spend the day with my class and share some birthday cake for a little treat. Little did I know that for some time the students had been planning with Mrs D and Mr B a surprise for me! I walked into a room full of streamers and happy birthday signs, a graffiti board full of lovely messages and a few jabs at my old age! Then to the not so tuneful rendition of Happy Birthday ¯- in walks Mrs D with many gifts brought in by the students. I felt so overwhelmed by it all and it truly made it the most special day. I will never forget how the joy of that morning took all the pain away of turning 40!

Generous gifts

Seriously, I am so thankful to the parents, students and Mrs D who orchestrated the special gesture. I now have some lovely keepsakes, photos and treasured memories of LA8 2017. Until the next LA8 birthday, it's paper, scissors...

Yummy Yummy in my Tummy!

The sweet smell of sugary icing wafted through the air as the chefs set to work creating their masterpieces! What a special feeling making cupcakes with joy and happiness sprinkled on top with the intention of helping others.

Yes it was that time of the year where the Year 6 students rally together to raise funds for charity. It's not just making a donation though! The feel good factor comes from hard work, practice and care in creating cupcakes that others will want to buy- all the while raising funds for others not so fortunate. 

Of course, it must be noted that behind the scenes on the weekend were Mums, Dads and carers making cupcakes with their children- prepping staging and props and having practice sessions piping and decorating. 

  

It is wonderful to observe the children enjoy being creative and celebrating as a cohort the fantastic fundraising effort of over $1300!

Making the Cupcakes-piping

Making the Cupcakes- assembling

Making the Cupcakes- staging