Off to school

A really long and emotional day today as we took Olivia to Timbertop to start Year 9. What an adventure for all of us.

We started off well, getting away at the designated time and in spite of delays on the ring road, making good time to arrive about 10:30. A busy time ensued, meeting the Head of Unit, unpacking, writing O13 on dozens and dozens of labels that I had sewn on all manner of things over the last few weeks.

Lunch with the unit, meeting new families and taking a few photos kept us all occupied until 2:30 when we assembled to hear the Headmaster's address. A few dos and don'ts for students and parents and by 2:50 we were being invited to say our goodbyes and leave so that the programme could start at 4pm.

That was it! Both Olivia and I were a little emotional and trying not to fall apart for each other's sake. Meanwhile Bill teased us both to cover his own unease. We decided to walk to the car and leave quickly so that Olivia could meet up with her friends and start her grand adventure without us. We hope she has a great year and enjoys her journey!