Grandparents & Special Persons' Day

Today Years 1-8 of Scots College hosted a "Grandparents & Special Person's" morning. The boys chose who they wanted to invite and formal invitations were posted out a few weeks earlier ... Joshua chose Grandma, Granney Cranney, Aunty Margaret & Uncle Apples (and also Aunty Karen & Uncle Terry who had to sadly decline because they had to work). But all the others came to celebrate the morning with Josh.

Mummy was only allowed to show them where to meet Josh - and then leave !

Joshua and Harry were the 2 boys chosen from the School to greet all the grandparents at the entrance to the Hall and what a heart-thumping sight to see Joshua with his basket of flowers walking up to all the 'elderly' ladies and saying "welcome to Scots College" and handing them a corsage ! There was a huge turnout with over 300 grandparents and special people, so Joshua was very busy "on duty" !

The boys sang a number of songs and then all 4 Houses performed a Haka before the grandparents were treated to morning tea. The boys then took their 'special' people back to their classrooms to show them their work, over to the library and to the DCM room (computer room).

From all accounts from Grandma, Granney Cranney, Uncle Apples & Aunty Margaret ... they all simply loved the morning and could not speak more highly of Scots College, the boys, the facilities, the morning .. and, of course, Joshua.

In fact, the following day, a hand-written thankyou letter arrived in the mail to Joshua from Uncle Apples & Aunty Margaret that read ...

"Dear Joshua ... what an adventure and thrill it was for us to visit you at your school, and what a school it is! We thoroughly enjoyed attending, meeting your teachers and pals, and seeing where you spend so much time.

It was very difficult for us at your age - there was a war on and bombs were falling and fires everywhere; quite exciting really for a 7 year old, but a very frightening and serious time.

Enjoy your school days Josh - they are important - but more than anything, be happy and relish the chance your Mum and Dad have given you at Scots. It was a real pleasure and honour to be with you today - thank you so much for inviting us.

Work hard, make us proud of you - we are watching your progress with great interest.

Much love from Aunty Margaret & Uncle Apples"

Joshua's 4 very special people ... Granney Cranney, Grandma, Uncle Apples & Aunty Margaret

Joshua and Harry went up to every woman, handed them a corsage and said "welcome to Scots College" (and received many compliments I might add)

Joshua has a soft spot for Uncle Apples - and vice-versa