This week has been so lovely in London. The sun was out and it definitely felt like a UK summer. As usual, it's the UK so it has to rain at some point and it has today but still the sunshine is out!
So, I've been back at school for 2 weeks now and the cycle of work has officially started. This week has been unbelievably busy! I have felt a bit of stress or frustration as we have had so many deadlines but not enough time to complete them. I have had SO many meetings this week that ran over and then it was time to leave work. So yes, it has not been quite a productive week. However I intend on getting up to date with some things this weekend at some point (as I have been relaxing all day so far :D).
Rant over.
I have enjoyed being back at school. I really missed the kids in my class and bless their little socks. I received bunched of flowers every single day this week ( flowers picked from people's gardens I assume :P) I also bought them caterpillars as a temporary classroom pet and also as a stimulus for their writing. They are really enjoying looking after them and I pray that the caterpillars do transform to butterflies so they can set them free too.
On another positive note, as soon as I returned to work I had an observation and I am so glad it went well. I have minor areas to improve on which is totally understandable as I am in my first year of teaching. I can't believe how fast this year has gone and I have one formal observation to go before I complete my induction year. I am hoping that I will be in Year 1 again next year so I can tweak things in my classroom and make it as vibrant and stimulating as it is this year. So yes, school is going well.
However, there has been one thing that has deflated me a bit this week. I had my appraisal with my mentor which went well. I was told to follow up one of my objectives which is to raise the profile of art within the school. So I spoke to the Arts Leader about developing this Art Award programme and it just felt like she wasn't really interested/couldn't be bothered. So, I'm a bit like well if I am passionate about the arts why I can't go for it and develop it for the school...?
Other than that...I am having a relaxing weekend. I had a good lie in this morning and feel re-energised. I just need to keep on top of things and get back into the routine I was in during the Autumn term, which was in at work for 7am and out at 5.45pm - and utilise my time more effectively.
Oh..also I have decided to get back into volunteering. I applied to two organisations..one to teach in Morocco and the other to work at an orphanage in Ghana...initially I intended on going for 7-10 days due to Ramadan but I have decided to go for 2 weeks now, so will be celebrating Eid for the first time by myself in Morocco which is exciting! I can't wait! I still want to fulfill my dream of working in an orphanage though too...maybe I will do that next Summer or during the Easter...
Well I better start working through my 'To Do' list now...if I get most things finished this evening I get to relax tomorrow which sounds good to me :)
Oh yes I just remembered I was going to do a makeup storage post which I shall hopefully do either later on or most likely tomorrow now.
Love and blessings, Sara xx
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