We had a conversation last week on the second day of school with a fellow whose son started grade 2 the day before. What did his son think of being back to school. On his first day of school, he enjoyed seeing all his friends. What was his favourite part? Recess.
That seems perfect, doesn't it. These back to school articles full of nostalgic emotions, so I suggest these are written by adults:
"This year, the back-to-school experience was infused with a senses of anticipation usually reserved for Christmas Eve" - that from the Ottawa Citizen.
And it concluded with: "School, once a given, is now, suddenly, a gift."
These are definitely adult sentiments rather than children's. In comparison, here are two traditional first day of school jokes:
Teacher: Class, we will have only half a day of school this morning. Class: Hooray! Teacher: We will have the other half this afternoon.
Billy comes home from school on his first day and mom asks him, "What did you learn today?" "Not enough," said Billy. "They said I have to go back tomorrow."
here is the first day of university jokes:
On the first day of school, the college dean addressed the freshman class to explain some of the campus rules.
"The women's dormitory is off-limits to male students and the men's dormitory is off-limits to female students," he intoned. "Anybody caught breaking this rule will be fined $20 the first time, $60 the second lime and $180 the third time. Does anyone have any questions?
A male student raised his hand. "How much for a season pass?"
Most jokes are from a child's point of view - here we have a different point of view:
The first day of school was always great. I remember mucking around in the classroom and wreaking havoc. Picking on the little kids and taking their lunch money. Asserting myself on the playground by tripping and pushing everyone.
I just hope the students were having fun.
This abstract is titled Playing in the Schoolyard - I think it is the chain link fence motif that inspired me.
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