‘Joseph had good time on first day at school’

LIKE hundreds of other Tayside children going to school for the first time this week, Joseph Thomson was super-excited.

And, like many others starting out in primary one, his mum made sure he left the house looking pristine wearing his new uniform and with his hair neatly brushed.

But mum-of three Holly said her “jaw hit the floor” when she picked Joseph up from Inchture Primary at the end of his first day.

The five-year-old emerged looking somewhat disheveled with his shirt hanging out, his tie undone and his hair tousled.

She said: “Apparently he had a very good time on his first day.

“I am not sure what happened to him but I didn’t think he would come out looking like that.

“My jaw hit the floor – I didn’t think it was my son at first.”

Joseph’s first day at school was particularly significant for the Thomson family.

Joseph’s dad Sean died earlier this year at the age of 25 while waiting for a lung transplant.

Holly and Sean were married on March 20.

However, Sean was taken into hospital on the night of the wedding and died three days later.

Holly said Joseph was pleased to be going to the same primary school his dad went to.

“I am so happy his first day went well – he had a really good day after such a hard time during the lockdown,” she said.

“I was worrying about it in case he got upset but he was really excited to be going to the same school as his dad – that gave him some confidence.”

Holly added: “He said he played with Playmobil and Lego and met a beautiful little girl – so he is already talking about girls.

“When we got ready in the morning I asked him for a cuddle and he said ‘no, I’m off’ and ran right up to the teacher, which is a good thing.

“He had a really good first day and he couldn’t wait to go back on Friday – I’m sure that will change in a few years.

“But he was knackered so he went to bed pretty early.”

Joseph looking smart before going to school – and somewhat disheveled when he arrived home.