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Saying goodbye to primary school: a positive ending & looking forward to something new

With the summer holidays just around the corner, fourth-graders will soon be saying goodbye to primary school. There are big changes ahead and the pupils are looking forward to their new school. Find out below how you can organise a great farewell to primary school and get great tips for farewell gifts

1. How to make it easier to say goodbye to primary school

When the “grown-ups” leave primary school, it is exciting and thrilling for the pupils, because once the right secondary school has been found, it is not long before they start at the new school. Despite the anticipation, the children have to leave behind their favourite teachers and the familiar class with whom they have spent the last four years. And it is always difficult for the teachers to say goodbye to their protégés. It is now important to allay the children’s fears and answer their many questions about the end of primary school. Many teachers organise small discussion groups to show their children that they are not alone with their worries. Of course, it is just as important to motivate the children for the transition and show them that they can be proud of themselves so that they can start the new phase of their lives full of confidence. With all the preparation, the farewell comes quicker than expected and a good idea for the graduation or a small farewell gift has to be found quickly.

2. Ideas for graduation rituals

Even before primary school ends, you can prepare together with your pupils for their farewell to primary school.

Graduation newspaper: To remember the great time together, you can design a graduation newspaper together in class. This way, memories can be captured and the children can draw motivation from the challenges they have mastered.
Friendship book: Close friendships have developed during the four years of primary school, but many will part ways at the end of primary school. To ensure that these friendships are not forgotten, it is a good idea to make a creative friendship book.
Farewell song or rap: Music always brings joy and encouragement, so why not rehearse a farewell song or a farewell rap with your children? Parents are also sure to enjoy a little performance at a farewell party for fourth-graders. A recording of the performance could be shared via Sdui in compliance with the GDPR and the memory captured in this way. The consent of all parents to share the recordings can be obtained via Sdui with just one click.
Farewell party: Whether it’s a barbecue together or a party in the school garden – a farewell party is the perfect opportunity to spend time together with all the children, parents and teachers, to celebrate and reminisce. The Sdui app’s survey function makes it easier to arrange dates and you can use the News function to let parents know who should bring what.
Overnight stay at the school: A big sleepover party at the school gives the pupils another chance to experience something extraordinary in their classroom and spend a lot of time together. Parents and teachers can contact each other immediately via Sdui if they have any concerns – without private telephone numbers.

3. Ideas for farewell gifts

A big chapter in primary school children’s lives comes to an end as they approach the end of their primary school years and many teachers want to thank their children for a wonderful time and show them that they can be proud of themselves.

These gift ideas are a great way to give the children fond memories and encouragement along the way:

Primary school certificate: Congratulate the children on successfully completing their primary school years and issue them with a primary school certificate. The children will certainly be very proud of their first certificate.
Photos or photo album: Give the gift of memories by giving each child a few personal photos, a USB stick or a small photo book with impressions from the last few years. Of course, it’s also easy with a digital photo collage or an edited video. Parents can help you collate the photos. With Sdui, you can simplify the whole process by collecting videos and photos in the GDPR-compliant cloud and simply obtaining parental consent.
T-shirts: A great souvenir of your school days is a T-shirt that you print yourself. Whether with a photo or the school crest. A joint outfit strengthens the feeling of togetherness!
Farewell wishes: Send your pupils your best wishes for the future and write small farewell letters or cards. A compliment jar, consisting of a small jar filled with small messages, can also be an option. A nice saying is also sure to make the children happy.
Word cloud for the name: Create a small poster for each child with their name and group all the positive qualities of the child around it in the form of a star or a circle. This is another way of expressing your appreciation. Perhaps the children can also collect positive attributes for each other.
Gift bags: Simply fill small paper bags with sweets, creative or personalised items as the mood takes you. Your children will also be delighted with symbolic gifts whose meaning you can explain with a note (e.g. sparklers: for flashes of inspiration).
Lucky charm: Give your pupils a little encouragement along the way. For example, give your pupils a small symbolic ‘key to success’ with a small encouraging and personalised message or perhaps a key ring.
Gadgets for secondary school: Stoke anticipation for secondary school with things like an eraser or a bookmark that your children can use at their new school. This will also give them a nice reminder of their primary school days in their new surroundings.

4. Conclusion

When it’s time to say goodbye to primary school and the imminent start of secondary school heralds a new phase of life for older primary school children, it’s an exciting time. A great end to the primary school years with joint activities can make it easier to say goodbye and create great memories. Be inspired by our ideas for graduation rituals and farewell gifts for the fourth grade!

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