Last day at Tatworth

I'm not exactly sure what to say really. As the photo suggests, it was quite an overwhelming (sorry, an over used phrase at the moment) day. After the previous day for the staff leaver's assembly, attention was quite rightly given to the Year 6's. However, the generosity shown by my class/parents/families/past pupils/friends/staff etc was quite amazing. I think most things are in the photo, but just as a brief outline there were bottles, cakes (some eaten and not in photo), pictures, games, puzzles, chocolates, mugs, books, a poem (think I'll type this up on here!), vouchers, ciders, Euros, plectrums (I'll need these), cards, travel health care stuff for the family, diaries..... and the list goes on. If I have missed anything out then I do apologise, but I still can't quite wrap my head around this whole 'thing'.  But what was really special, was the content of the cards, and the personal well wishes and people coming at the end of the day to have a chat/handshake/cuddle. We are both reading cards and letters this morning and trying to digest the lovely words and advice that people have written. Too much kindness and our only way to say thank you is to actually say "THANK YOU".
Off to read cards now.

Ed

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Cake!

This is what this cake looked like at 9:00am this morning. Thanks to the Woodlands for this. However, by 10:30am, it was just a pile of crumbs. See previous post about people's generosity. I am slightly overwhelmed!

Ed

Overwhelmed/cake/tea/generosity

Half past nine, back from the disco, sitting at home and piling through the next list of things to do. Slightly feeling of being overwhelmed. People in life, our life, the people we have influenced and been influenced by, have really amazed me. A lovely day, finished with too much cake, lots of tea and lots of lovely chat with lots of lovely friends.  This mad, crackers adventure of ours would not be possible without all the generosity, kindness, good will, thoughts and advice. We all (all four of us) appreciate everything that everyone has done. I can't thank everyone via this medium individually, but rest assured, there will probably be photos to follow of cakes, cards........poems specially written etc!!!!!!

THANK YOU ALL!!!!

Ed

(tired now.....zzzzzzzzzzz)

Monster curry night!

Not that we are eating curried monsters, more that we have now booked a MASSIVE 50 people at our curry night tomorrow!!! Naz at 'The Balti House' has taken the last few orders and is now having a panic that we might not all fit in, so be prepared folks for a tight squeeze!!! See you all tomorrow!!! Clare x

STOP PRESS! Our old and dear friend Bloysy has just confirmed he can make it...all the way from Gloucester! Just for the night! Feeling very overwhelmed! The boys are back in town!!!

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Ed

'Hello' from Clare

Well hello there everybody! Clare writing for the first time, so forgive me if I repeat anything that's already been written by my darling husband Edmund. This whole blogging thing is totally new to me, and whilst I love keeping in touch with family and friends via email and Facebook, I'm not sure how good I'll be at keeping you all updated with my thoughts, feelings, views, opinions and reports of what our new life is like. And that's just how I feel right now. It feels like we are about to start a new life, which is exciting and totally nerve wracking if I'm honest!!! We were reminded of what a part we, (mostly Ed) have played in the life of the wonderful children of Tatworth School yesterday as they performed brilliantly at the Guildhall in Chard. Their attitude and enthusiasm for the end of year show 'SMIKE' was admirable. I sincerely wish all of those children the very best for their future, whatever that may bring. Following on from that, the after show party/retirement party was another timely reminder of what a great team we have worked with over the past few years. It has been a pleasure and privilege to work for David Knight over the course of 3 years, and to have known the staff for the last 9 years. We are leaving kind, caring, considerate and supportive work colleagues but most of all many many friends behind as we start our new life. Thankyou to all of you, you know who you are, for all of your kind words and well wishes. We will do you all proud as we tour Europe over the next 10 months. Now where is that panic button?!?!
Love and best wishes, Clare x