Today was Thomas' first day of school in Colchester. He started at St. James Church of England Primary School, which goes up to Level 5, Thomas' level. He is sporting his new uniform, which we bought yesterday at a little shop in town which only sells school uniforms. It consists of a yellow embroidered polo shirt, a sweatshirt for when it is chilly, like now, and grey slacks, which look somewhat dressy but are surprisingly comfortable. (Also the label says they are Teflon coated, which is handy for ten-year-old, and even almost-eleven-year-old boys, but somehow at odds with the anti-chemical eco-consciousness I have seen here. I bet they dry quickly, which will definitely be appreciated.)
"I like my new school. It is small, and friendly and not stressful at all on my first day. First we started with math, then assembly, where head teacher (principal) Mr. Graham talked about the Nativity. Then we had a break outside, like recess. There was language, where we studied phonics, very basic. We had lunch, and then another break. Outside, there are two foosball tables, and two basketball hoops, and a small climbing wall, and other equipment. Next history, where we are studying changes in Britain since World War Two. That was hard, since I haven't been in Britain since World War Two. I managed to think of five things, including Medical Care. We worked on computers for this. Finally our Assistant Teacher came and read to us from a book the rest of the class started last Semester. Then we went home."
"I like my home - it is homey. I have my own room, with a mattress on the floor. And I like my school. I will go back tomorrow."
