Ryan gave me this beautiful bowl that he had made himself.

 

If you look a bit closer you can see

what a well made and sturdy bowl it is.

 

It takes pride of place with many items

that students have made for me over the years.

 

This pebble from Greystones beach was given to me

twenty five years ago by a student called Aislinn.

It would fit in the palm of your hand.

Aislinn R. was in Third Class at the time.

The stone is beautifully painted and varnished.

It sits on my mantlepiece and has followed me

through three house moves.

Aislinn of course is a grown up lady now.

 

These are some of the perks of being a teacher.