It's been a while...
Hello! Wow it has been a while since I wrote a
blog and I am quite happy to admit that everything has managed to
get on top of me- that’s right, it happens to the best of us! Along
with school commitments, I have battled to find time for my
masters. I managed to get the one assignment complete and now I
have another to complete. This time of year is always hectic with
GCSE and A level exams. We then have the added pressure of school
reports and parents evenings! Oh to be a teacher zzzz. I really had
to prioritise my work since Easter and the pupils’ success was
number one for me, even though I take my postgraduate study
seriously. I have felt like any time for me has been crammed in
here there and everywhere and by the time Friday comes I seem to
take a breath and its Monday morning again.
So there are my excuses…. In all fairness,
this year has been somewhat difficult physically and emotionally
and I cannot wait to get my assignment complete so I can finally
take a break. I booked a holiday yesterday which has made me
excited for the summer….I can already feel the sand between my toes
and the sun on my face whilst sipping my favourite cocktail Banana
Mama mmmmmmm :-)
The week leading up to the half term I spent
in Snowdonia with 35 pupils out of Year 9. It is the most exhausted
I have felt for a while as we are on duty 24 hours a day and with
early mornings and late nights it soon starts to take its toll. It
is an absolutely fabulous opportunity for the pupils, giving them
the chance to experience activities such as abseiling, kayaking,
rock climbing and orienteering. It really is rewarding watching
them overcome fears, learn new things and work as a team. As a
pupil, they get the chance to see us teachers outside of school and
we build really positive relationships with them. I have been
fortunate to go on this trip five years running now and despite
never actually managing to throw myself off ‘Eagle rock’ (60 foot
drop - doesn’t sound much but it seems like miles when standing at
the top!) this year I plucked up the courage and finally did it,
overcoming a fear I never really thought I had in the first place.
I really never could work out why I couldn’t do it! I have attached
a couple of photos of the trip… as normal they are of me messing
around!
Getting kitted out!
Ready to go!
Plans for this half term…. completely relaxing
for the first few days. I will get my head around my next
assignment and try and complete all of the research necessary to
write it. I just need to spend a few hours on it again so our
‘rocky relationship’ can be sorted! Once I get researching there is
not stopping me, it’s just those first few steps to actually doing
it. Once I have managed to do this, I am hoping to go away to
Carlyle for a few days with my other half to see friends. I have
never been anywhere near Scotland before so it should be fun, not
really looking forward to the journey up there but hey, I am not
driving!
I hope that you all get assignments complete
and out of the way and no matter what…. Everyone has times when
they think “Why am I doing this?!” It is absolutely normal and I
think these sub-conscious questions make you stronger and encourage
you to go on. Just think it WILL be worth it sooner than you think
J Enjoy the final term and have a great summer, Gem x
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