I made it. I have completed the first half-term as a real teacher. It was hard. I’m exhausted. But I did it and I am absolutely thrilled to be able to say that.
The first seven teaching weeks have been a real rollercoaster of emotion. There have been some really hard times, but also times that left me grinning from ear to ear. As I write this, I am halfway through the longest term of the year and I am still enjoying teaching and looking forward to each day. One half-term down, five more to go!
The last week in school before the break was really tough. I found myself getting more stern with students and not necessarily being the teacher I have always wanted to be. I think it is really hard working towards the end of any term or half-term. The staff and the students are both waiting for that much-needed break and a chance to catch up on sleep.
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