Sydney starts at St. Mary's

Thursday, July 19, 2012

Sydney's winter uniform

Sydney went to school for the first time today.  I walked her to school.  We met her counselor, signed the form to allow her to have her laptop, and off she went.  Sydney is going to St. Mary Star of the Sea College.  It is an all girls Catholic school.  It has grades 7th-12th.  They have to wear uniforms.  During winter (which is now), the girls wear a button down shirt, a dress, a sweater, a jacket, knee high socks, black shoes, and her hair has to be pulled back.  On Fridays, they wear a navy track suit, a light blue polo, and white gym shoes.  Needless to say Sydney looks forward to Friday.

In the afternoon of her first day, the counselor called to let me know that Sydney was doing well.  Her buddy was helping her get around the school and helping her meet new people.  Her only problem was the awful black shoes had given her blisters.  When Sydney came out of school, she looked happy.  She said her day was an 8 out of 10.  She thought all the girls were really friendly.  They all wanted to talk to her, ask her questions, and listen to her accent.  She will be taking golf every other Friday and joining the orchestra.  I think it will be a good place for her.