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Because I haven't really updated since I got back from holiday over 2 weeks ago:
- I went to Deaf Club with Megan on Friday and it was an absolute baptism of fire. Next time I'm feeling overly confident about how well I am learning sign language I shall recall how absolutely lost I was for the majority of the evening. It was useful though - I learnt a few more signs and did manage to have some rather stilted conversations in BSL.
- I am absolutely dreading Easter holiday work. The bad side about being a supply teacher rather than a permanent class teacher is that I don't get paid during the holidays and so have had to take up some Easter holiday camp work. The days are LONG and the camp I'm working at always feeling majorly stressful. But it's money, so I'll just have to suck it up. Good news is that I persuaded them to pay me an extra £10 a day to cover my travel expenses, so thats one bonus to when I have worked there previously.
- On a Monday and Tuesday I have regular supply work in a Year 3 class and this term has been pretty stressful as we've had to perform a play AND make hand-bound books. It wouldn't have been nearly as stressful if the other teacher (who is their permanent class teacher) would actually pull her weight. It's very hard to fit in writing and making a whole story book AND play rehearsals, when the other 3 days a week the teacher seemingly does fuck all. But thank fuck it's all over by the end of this week. Bring on the new term, it can't be as hectic as this one!
- Megan, Nina and I went to Julie's house last night for dinner to watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and catch up. It was nice. Megan and I of course wore our robes (any excuse). I'm very excited by the fact that Nina, who when I first met her used to derisively scoff about Harry Potter, is now actually reading the books and sparks conversations about Harry Potter. We can theorise together - its awesome. It'll be even better when she finishes them all (she's currently on Goblet of Fire) because then I won't worry about spoiling her in all these conversations we are having.