Grade 2 to Grade 3 Transition

The best word I can think of to describe the transition from Grade 2 to Grade 3 at HCC is LEAP.

Suddenly, new vistas of learning and life experience open up before the child.

Choir. Ensemble. Aeroskools. Swimming carnival. Interschool sports. Latin.

Yes, Latin.

The language thought of by many as dead, but which is the foundation of many medico-legal terms still in use by the professions. Sui generis, ceteris paribus, ratio decidendi...et cetera.

Interestingly, Beth seems to be having a ball with Latin. After last Wed's lesson, she came home reciting - seemingly effortlessly - the 3 different forms of the word "love". Pity she'll only have the rest of the year to enjoy Latin.

The Grade 2 vs. Grade 3 contrast is particularly sharp in Beth's 2/3 class. Half the class is automatically excluded when the Grade 3's go off for their special activities. But this merely enhances the air of mystery and anticipation for the young ones. They get a sneak preview of what they have to look forward to when they go up one grade.