A holiday here, traditionally the last day before school starts up again after the summer off. This year the teachers are back tomorrow but the kids will have to wait until Wednesday to see their friends and meet their teachers.
It is also traditionally when my tennis club hosts a round robin and BBQ but it didn't happen the last two years due to lockdowns and restrictions on gatherings. It wasn't a great day weather wise but the rain held off and the temperature was pleasant. There was a great turn out, over 50 people, for the first Labour Day celebration since 2019!
On Wednesday a friend and I will be celebrating NOT having to return to school as we are both retired from teaching. We will toast our still-working colleagues with something alcoholic over lunch at Red Lobster. Photos to follow!
Here in Saskatchewan the students started school on Thursday and Friday (teachers and support staff started on Monday). I never could understand starting before Labour Day and at one point really wanted to move back to Ontario so I wouldn't have to.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.
I don't blame you. That's weird!
DeleteI love the idea of toasting your working colleagues.
ReplyDeleteWell, really we're just gloating that we can go out for lunch while they have to work! We will do the same at my Bridge group on Tuesday but without the alcohol!
DeleteWhat a fun way for you & the other lovely retired teachers to celebrate not returning to school this week.
ReplyDeleteThis is my sixteenth year of retirement. It's gone by in a flash!
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