Our state family history conference commenced today and is on over the weekend but I am not there. I had a more important appointment with two of my Grandsons at Grandparents' day at their school this morning.
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| With the boys at school today |
We had a fantastic concert from the boys and then we were invited to the classrooms to see their work before we had a picnic lunch with them.
When I checked out one of the classrooms I was reminded of my last visit to the school. I was thrilled to find a report of that visit on a notice board, I could hardly contain my excitement as it brought back memories of a happy hour I spent with the Year 1 classes in April this year.
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| Report on school notice board |
In our state of New South Wales the children study family history in Year 1 and again in Year 6. I was privileged to be able to tell the boys about genealogy and family history.
I dug into the family photo archives (my son came along to watch and take pictures) for some more memories of the day, see them below.
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| Family History is about People Places Stories |
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| Baby brother wasn't too impressed with my talk |
Should you get a chance to get into a classroom and share your passion for family history then I suggest you grab the opportunity.
A lovely day Jill with the future of the Ball's! Sounds like they and you had a great day and created some happy memories.
ReplyDeleteJill, I can understand the nice feeling you got when you saw the story on the notice board. Fran
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely memories!! I hope I get to do this when my grandies are older!!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic story, Jill, thanks for posting! :)
ReplyDeleteHow cool was that? Some budding genealogists amongst them now I trust!
ReplyDeleteA special sharing moment Jill, and one which your grandsons will treasure I'm sure. A good idea...must talk to my granddaughter the teacher about this. I know I have to get an orange card before I can go into the classroom.
ReplyDeleteWell Jill - we did you miss you down in the Gong at NSW & ACT AFHS annual conference - however you obviously had a different and very important audience - great to read the story written about your visit to the school.
ReplyDeleteFantastic !