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Diary of an NQT: One half-term down, six to go...

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Our NQT diarist has reached half-term having enjoyed a successful start to her teaching life. However, she is already focused on a new challenge that is looming

Half-term has arrived!

As I write this diary entry, I am embarking on my week’s break from the increasing hustle and bustle of the chalkface.

Don’t get me wrong, I have loved this first half-term, but I was so ready for a break.

Towards the end of term my bedtime was getting earlier and earlier. It was getting to the point where it would be 8:30pm and I’d be waiting to go to my bed!

The last six weeks have been the most physically exhausting of my life, but I feel pretty proud of myself that I have got through without any serious break downs or crises – touch wood.

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