Denise Goes To School

Denise started attending Pat's Schoolhouse - Halifax on 3rd July 2006. I enrolled her on a Full Day programme from 7a.m. to 7p.m. However, lessons only starts from 9a.m. and school officially dismiss at 6p.m.

Every morning she has to wake up at 8a.m., wash up and get dressed. We try to reach school by 8.45a.m. so that at least she has about 15mins for breakfast before music class starts at 9a.m.

Denise is in the Squirrel Nutkin Class. Her English teacher is Teacher Fiona, who was also the teacher that taught her when she was attending enrichment class at Playworkz. Teacher Fiona will shower her after lunch and "pat pat" her during her afternoon nap.


Every student is given a Pat's Schoolhouse schoolbag. It is big enough for me to put an extra set of clothes, undergarments, bathing towel and diapers (just in case...) for Denise everyday.

There's also a Communication Book where teachers and parents can leave notes for each other. Parents can communicate any instructions, make queries about their child's development, share a thought or suggestion. Teachers can also use the book to send home reminders, notes and instructions for parents. I thought this is a great way for parents and teachers to work in partnership to give their children the best preschool experience.

Denise loves going to school. She will wave bye bye to me every morning. She is afterall what everyone says "an independent girl"!

I will try to snap some pictures of Denise's school and post them here!