Dear Stella,

We have just left you at 'big school' for the very first time and your mummy and daddy are very proud. You are so excited to be at school and there were no tears in sight. Well not from you anyway.

This day marks a milestone in your life that is bittersweet for parents like us. You are our first born girl and the last 5 years seem to have flown by in a heartbeat. You are no longer a baby or even a toddler. You are a big girl, and you tell us so every chance you get. Please forgive us if we don't always agree, you look so little in that big school dress.

We hope that you always look forward to school as much as you did today and that you love it as much as we did. No matter what anyone says, please remember School is COOL!

It will be hard sometimes and you will be tired or confused too but it will also be so much fun, amazing and inspirational. Your mum and dad, your little sister, your teacher, your family and your friends will always be with you along this amazing journey.

All our love

Mum and Dad xx