Time for another blog entry, after a very eventful week and weekend.
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| Flashcard fun |
How's your third week gone working at the school?
I have to admit it wasn't all plain sailing last week. A combination of lesson cancellations due to exams, the adrenaline wearing off from the first two weeks and thoughts of uncertainty about returning home and what happens next did get me down in the middle of the week. Although the news of lesson cancellations is a dream for some people, I learnt the unwelcome truth years ago that happiness only comes from being busy, productive and feeling useful. The beer just doesn't taste as sweet if you haven't earned it. There were some successes, my 6 B primary class is such a joy to teach, really lovely kids who i get to do a mixture of English and Art classes with. It's definitely an age group I'd like to work with more in the future.
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| The not so rubbish 6 B, in the process of making Harry Potter outfits |
What a legend Jenny is, Rabiya, Anna and I joined her and two other teachers from the school at a tapas restaurant in the old town for an overdue soiree. It was such a good evening and exactly what the doctor ordered. Jenny even surprised us by inviting us to use her families season tickets to go watch the football with her the next day (Deportivo are 18th out of 20 so maybe that's why). It was definitely a good thing socialising with the other teachers, getting advice from those who had been through it and survived to tell the tale as well as having a laugh outside of the formality of the school. It was a great game of football on Saturday, Deportivo threw a 2-0 lead away to draw 2-2 but there was plenty of action and atmosphere. Everyone got something different out of the game,Rabiya definitely enjoyed the excitement whereas Anna (a former music teacher) was more interested in the choral chanting than the football. Sunday was aptly named as the Sun finally arrived in time for our organised tour of A Coruña, it was such a lovely day seeing the beauty spots and learning more of the history of the city.
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| Front row football |
This weekend has been my busiest but the best one since I arrived, Jenny's generosity and having a bit of fun has rejuvenated me and I want to enjoy my last week here and make the most of it. It has been a steep learning curve and I must have been nervous in the first week as it has been mentioned to me numerous times now, even by a set of parents of students I teach who had been told by the teacher. I'm still a bit anxious about what happens next but it's been a fantastic experience so far and one of the best decisions I've ever made. So a big thanks to all the people who have made this possible.
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| Sometimes all you need is a different perspective |
Luke
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| Having a blast |
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