Half term. All but one exam is finished and my shiny AS Spanish students are busy working away to fulfil their potential in the exam next week - then all finished for a year. It still feels, however, that I have a million and one things to do. This has been the hardest year of my teaching career to date. All of my students have been excellent - they are keen to learn and that brings a different type of pressure. It has also been the most enjoyable year of my teaching career - it has only taken 17 years so I guess I was due a good one!
I had the privilege of hearing Professor Chris Husbands speak for 2 hours on Friday. It was truely brilliant and I would highly recommend anyone jumping at the chance to hear him if you can - he is funny, engaging and thought provoking. For those of you that know me, that is indeed high praise.
Anyway, back to half term, it is really nice to be able to watch kids TV with my little girl first thing in the morning, like most teachers I seem to spend the majority of my life worrying about other people's children.
Yesterday was a lovely day, the simplicity of walking the dog, pushing a swing and playing hide and seek are the perfect way to centre oneself. The 8 week summer term beckons - it is not going to be a relaxing one - I have a few projects up my sleeve. Watch this space...
Back to Fireman Sam.
I had the privilege of hearing Professor Chris Husbands speak for 2 hours on Friday. It was truely brilliant and I would highly recommend anyone jumping at the chance to hear him if you can - he is funny, engaging and thought provoking. For those of you that know me, that is indeed high praise.
Anyway, back to half term, it is really nice to be able to watch kids TV with my little girl first thing in the morning, like most teachers I seem to spend the majority of my life worrying about other people's children.
Yesterday was a lovely day, the simplicity of walking the dog, pushing a swing and playing hide and seek are the perfect way to centre oneself. The 8 week summer term beckons - it is not going to be a relaxing one - I have a few projects up my sleeve. Watch this space...
Back to Fireman Sam.