Oh @Former-Member that is really tough Hon  My psychologist actually drove me to our Grade 6 leaver's dinner last year as she didn't want me to miss it. My Principal brought me home afterwards. It was extremely hard being there - I spent alot of time outside on my own - but I did not want to let the kids down. I had taught nearly all of them at some stage and so was a group that I had a real strong bond with.

The thing that most upset me last year was not being able to organise our entry into the Christmas Parade. I had done it for the previous 6 years and the kids get so excited about it. We work on our theme (costumes, props, etc.) throughout the year. The kids had already done all the planning and designs so it was heartbreaking not to be able to take them.

This week is going to be hard also as the Parade is next Saturday and for the second year the kids have missed out. Some of the kids I take haven't even been into the city before so it is extra exciting for them.