Last month I finished my PGCE in Primary Education, which is basically a 1 year intense post-grad course in teacher training. Boy, did it fly by?! I've had amazing, challenging, rewarding and stressful learning experience! I've made lots of friends, met a few inspirational practitioners, worked with the most fabulous of all the children, as well as learning a great deal about myself.
I found out a few days ago that I passed the course so I am officially a Primary School Teacher as well as a Mixed Media Artist :) I graduate in November and can't wait!
But the most exciting news is...
I got a JOB!! Yes, I GOT A JOB! Honestly, I was losing hope as I'd applied for SO many jobs and had quite a few interviews but it was always 'Oh you were our second best candidate..' I didn't let it get me down at first but after a few then it got me down. My last two schools were the last chances I had to get a job before the end of term (well that's what I thought).
I won't tell the whole story as not to bore you but I signed up with a few agencies for supply work in September. One agency set me up with an interview literally the day before and I had HOURS to plan a lesson - which was stressful at first but when I knew pretty much what I wanted to teach it all fell into place. The observation lesson went well and interview too, and later on that day the school offered me the job. I was so relieved and happy but most thankful to God. I learnt a lot about myself in those 48 hours, the most important was to never lose faith and also learn trust yourself more.
So as from September I will be a Year 1 teacher (teaching 5-6 year olds). Eek I am SO excited but also nervous too! I will be in and out of school this summer, cleaning, sorting and making my classroom welcoming to my new class :)
Since it is Ramadan, it's a bit awkward to celebrate with Iftar opening late so I intend to celebrate afterwards inshallah! Bring on the shisha, lol.
Ramadan Mubarak to those who are fasting! Alhumdulilah, I have been able to keep the first 4 fasts and they have gone well :) Honestly, I was thinking they would be really difficult to keep but all good so far! I hope they are going well for you all too.
Right, I am going to do some work for my **new class** :)
Love Sarii xx
P.S. Remember, believe in yourself and don't give up! The best things come to those who wait :) xx
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