WHO NEEDS THE MORTAR BOARDS?
In July we had 23 children leaving Buddies Nursery to begin school inSeptember. Most of the children had been with us since they were babies,so the families and staff had become very close. We asked the parentstheir views on how we should celebrate and say goodbye.
Parents were adamant that they did not want a graduation and theycertainly did not want a prom. One parent even commented that if we hadhad a prom, she would have not allowed her child to attend.
Between us we decided to have a sports day and picnic, aimed at familiesgetting together and having fun. Luckily the rain stayed away and we hadthe most wonderful, happy, family day.
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