#endofschoolyear

Organize anything on the floor: There really shouldn’t be anything on the floor. Put them all in their right place, or if they don’t have a spot, make one, create one, or trash it.

Clear the surfaces: It doesn’t matter if it is going back on, CLEAR IT ALL.

Wash the surfaces: No one likes a dirty surface. 

Drawers and Organizers: Especaily if they haven’t been cleaned in a while, thease tend to get very dirty. Empty them out and clean it before you put it back, because there is usualy going to be some kind of dirt in there.

Clean your electronics: Make sure to clean it physicaly, the screen nice and reflective, as well as the folders on your computer, and maybe change your walpaper if you haven’t in a while. This isn’t paticularily nessesary, but I feel that it adds a nice touch. 

WIRES!! Wires really suck, and make sure that all your cords are sorted, and if you have a lot, labeled, for maixmum neatness

Extra Asthetics: This is the time when you do whatever you want, and pull your entire workspace together. Shift everything to make it look nice, add anything to make it look better.

Last day of school. Twenty-six kids already half out the door for summer.

She opens the gift.

A personalised teacher ornament from WowWee.ie — printed with a drawing her favourite student had made of her months earlier. The one she had pinned to her noticeboard and never taken down. Alongside it a personalised thank you candle with the child's name and class on the label.

She has to step outside for a moment.

Tells the mum afterwards it is the most thoughtful gift she has received in fifteen years of teaching.

WowWee.ie are an award-winning Irish gift business based in Ennis Co. Clare with over 18 years of experience, and their teacher gifts collection at wowwee.ie/collections/teacher-gifts genuinely understands what teachers actually want — not more stationery.

Their personalised teacher ornament uses your own child's artwork. Upload the drawing, they print it. The most personal teacher gift you will ever give.

Their personalised teacher mugs in charming animal and initial designs. Their personalised Butlers chocolates with the teacher's name on the box. Their customisable Thank You Teacher candles where you can add a note like "Luke from 3rd Class." Their personalised tote bags that say "Great Teachers Inspire." Their luxury gift sets including the 'Because You're Amazing' box and the 'Pink-ing of You' set with personalised champagne flute and chocolates.

Covers teachers, teaching assistants, SNAs, and principals — everyone who shaped your child's year.

For a teacher retiring this summer, their personalised paintings by Co. Clare artist Seán Mc Dermott at wowwee.ie/collections/personalised-paintings-and-landscapes — with Ogham writing — make an extraordinary final gift.

School’s almost out—and look at you, still standing. Still showing up. Still caring.

Before you rush into the next thing, how about a little you-time? You’ve been pouring into others all year. Now’s the moment to refill your own cup (or maybe your cookie jar).

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[EN] Today marks the end of the school year. My vacation doesn’t start for another couple of weeks, but a new chapter is already beginning — no more school drop-offs or extracurricular runs for a while. Bliss.

On the flip side, it’s also a bit of a test. I don’t want the kids to spend their days glued to screens. We’ll need to figure out how to keep them busy — which, of course, means one thing: boredom is not an option.

After one brief sunny spell, the rain’s back. They say it’s nicer down south, but around here the weather’s been stuck in "gray filter and constant drizzle" mode for weeks. Today I’m expecting a delivery of gear for the upcoming photo-camping trip — including a raincoat. I have a feeling I’ll need it well before the trip even starts…

So far, the guest list says 12 models and 24 photographers. Holy mother! It’s going to be crowded. Honestly, I’d prefer a bit more balance, but hey — a meetup has its own rules. Oh well.

I’m not feeling pressured to shoot a ton. There are two people there I’m really looking forward to working with — even without planning anything — and the rest... well, let’s just treat it as a chance to unwind. Which is what I wish for all of us.

[PL] Dziś zakończenie roku szkolnego. Mój urlop wypada dopiero za jakieś dwa tygodnie z hakiem, ale już teraz zaczyna się nowy rozdział — przez ten czas nie będę musiał nikogo zawozić ani do szkoły, ani na żadne zajęcia. Wypas.

Z drugiej strony, to też mały test. Bo nie chcę, żeby dzieciaki siedziały całymi dniami w domu przed ekranami. Trzeba będzie im jakoś zorganizować czas, co oczywiście oznacza jedno — nie ma że nudno.

Po jednym słonecznym przebłysku znów leje. Mówią, że na południu Polski jest lepiej, ale u mnie od miesiąca pogoda w trybie „szary filtr i prysznic”. Dziś mają przyjść klamoty na zlot foto-biwakowy, w tym płaszcz przeciwdeszczowy. Coś czuję, że przyda się na długo przed wyjazdem…

Z aktualnych informacji wynika, że na biwak jedzie 12 modelek i 24 fotografów. Matko boska! Będzie tłoczno. I szczerze mówiąc — wolałbym trochę bardziej wyrównane proporcje, ale zlot rządzi się swoimi prawami. Nic to.

We made it, everyone! 🎉 Another school year is in the books, and it's time to celebrate all the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Here's to:

All the late-night study sessions 📝

The friendships that grew stronger 🤗

The new things we learned 📚

The challenges we overcame 💪

And the memories that will last a lifetime ✨

Whether you're graduating, moving up a grade, or just happy to see summer break, take a moment to reflect on your journey. It wasn't easy, but it was worth it.

Shoutout to:

Those who aced their exams 📈

Those who struggled but never gave up 💖

The teachers who inspired us 🍎

The friends who supported us 👯

And the family who believed in us 🏠

Summer Plans:

Reading all the books we've been putting off 📖

Going on new adventures 🗺️

Binge-watching our favorite shows 📺

Enjoying some much-needed relaxation 🏖️