First Days of School

Monday was the first day of school for Alexander at Pridwin Preparatory School and Tuesday (today) was Quince's first day at St. Teresa's Mercy School.  As you might be aware from earlier posts both are private schools with uniforms, which is a very new thing to us, but I can see it having its advantages. 

Here are some photos of the kids as they left on their first days in their uniforms and with all of their paraphernalia.

Alexander in his summer uniform with his lunch box, backpack, sports bag,
and cricket bag with his cricket bat sticking out.  

Quince packs a little bit lighter with only her
lunch box, backpack, and small duffel bag.

School is going well.  Alexander played field hockey on Monday and Cricket on Tuesday.  Quince will be able start swimming soon, but her after school program doesn't start for another couple of weeks.  

The school day starts much earlier than Mission Hill's 9:25 am.  Alexander and I arrived at Pridwin at 7:40 am this morning and I was into work a little after 8:00 am.   We are slowly adjusting by going to bed earlier and earlier.