The end of an era

Wednesday evening Espen's class had a type of graduation/party to celebrate the end of elementary school. It was in the teacher's lounge at the school. It was arranged by the parents and the two of the classes teachers were also there. It was a dinner - one long table with all of the kids in the class and smaller tables scattered around for the parents. We had a buffet, and there were speeches and sketches as well as singing and guitar- and piano playing. Finally, the kids each received a fantastic album one of the moms put together with pictures from 1st grade until now. It was a great evening - lasted about 3 hours. These kids have gone in the same class for 7 years, and I think it's a bit strange for them that they'll be split up next year in middle school. Exciting, but strange.