Thursday, June 25, 2009

Aly's Preschool Graduation

The NSIS Pre-school graduation, which was held on 10 June 2009, was a simple ceremony which lasted about 30 minutes. It was not a big event; no elaborate set-up, no fancy clothes and other froufrou.
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aThe school seal.
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aThe K3 class getting last-minute instructions from their teachers.
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aA brief intro from James Murphy, pre-school coordinator.
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aThe K3 class.
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aOur Aly.
She's trying to hold back a smile because according to her, the teachers told them they have to be serious hence no smiling. Haha!
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aAly and Ms. Sharon
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aFinally, a smile from our girl.
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aHappy graduates.
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aGraduation song: I Have A Dream led by Manolia and Vincent.
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aDance number: Thriller by Michael Jackson.
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aLook at Aly! She's right in the middle!
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aEversince they started practicing for this number, Aly couldn't stop talking about Michael Jackson! He's her favorite singer daw. Haha!
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aRRRAAAWRR!!
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After the dance number, they changed back into their togas for more picture taking.
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aAly with Manolia and William.
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aAly and her girlfriends Isya, Lisa and Malinee.
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aI'll be in grade one soon!
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aWith the proud daddy.
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aAnd the proud mommy.
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After the graduation ceremonies, the K3 parents sat down with first grade homeroom teacher, Justin Brooks, for a brief orientation. Gradeschool is a totally different world from pre-school and it's not just the kids who will be going through these changes, but the parents as well (especially the mommies!). So we were given a Welcome to Grade 1 Guide as well as a few pointers on what to expect in the big kids school. For one, the uniforms will be different, classes start earlier (pre-school starts at 7:45am, while gradeschool students should be in their classroom by 7:30), they will also start having homework and exams. Another big change is they get to choose their own food for lunch compared to having their food served on a tray in pre-school. Note to self: gotta start practicing Yan on how to carry a tray so she won't spill her food in the lunchroom!
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Hay...our little girl is really growing up fast! She'll be in gradeschool na in a couple of months! There's no doubt about Aly's readiness and eagerness for big school. I think she's pretty much independent for her age, and she's very smart too. I'm sure she will do great in gradeschool! I can't wait to see our little girl in her new school uniform -- plaid skirt, white polo and blazer. Will keep you folks back home posted on Aly's new big school adventures!

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