Non-uniform day. Friday 11th July. This is what Miss Leah wore. Cool or what? I’m not really into the whole skeleton thing I have to admit. Probably the whole association with death thing. But t-shirt is a funny mix. It’s got the whole skeleton thing going on. But in happy jolly colours. And with the stripy wrist warmers and multicoloured necklace, it doesn’t have quite the same ‘emo’ feel that I find so distasteful. It’s all sort of cheery really. And I love the shiny silver shoes.
Almost the end of year 4. And Leah’s school report was brilliant. The headteacher’s summary said:
“She has a super attitude towards all aspects of school life and is a polite and well mannered girl who is always eager to give of her best…….Keep up the good work Leah”
She’s done really well this year and her confidence has grown a lot. But what I like most about Leah wouldn’t be in her school report. It’s not something teachers would see. I love her attitude towards her friends. I’ve watched Leah with other little people on many occasions. She is a very kind girl. Recently, I watched her with a friend who was telling Leah all the good things a teacher had said to them. I didn’t quite believe her if I’m honest. It sounded a little bit made up. Or at least exaggerated. It was definately said in an “I’m better than you” kind of way. Leah surprised me. She confessed to struggling in that area herself and basically said well done (in her own words). And she sounded like she actually meant it. No hint of jealousy or annoyance. Wow! I still struggle to be pleased for people who do loads better than me. And I’m 36. Another thing she did that made us all really proud was when her friend got a merit at school. She updated her MSN to read well done so-and-so on getting a merit. How lovely is that? She’s funny. She sometimes admits to finding such-and-such a person annoying or a bit rude but then when she next sees them, she treats them as well as the people she really likes. I think she’s turning out lovely!
