Yes, yes you all know what I was doing today.
Stressing myself silly about that lesson observation!
And I am here to report back and tell the tale, so to speak!
The kids, though wonderful at times, were pretty overexcited. It can always throw some of them, having a strange person in their environment. Make that two new faces and well, you can imagine…
Still, they did exactly what I thought they’d do, the Head has seen some of the children that may need additional support through out school too.
There was much watching then conferring. You know how that can get your hackles raised… what are they talking about?
Oh man, were the kids really behaving that badly? My behaviour management techniques were going to be questioned. Had the kids answered questions thown at them with the words they were hoping to hear?
It was a tense half an hour. Weeks of stress, a week of sleepless nights for that half an hour.
Was it worth it?
Hell yeah!
In my feedback, I was told that the Head thought it was a ‘strong Good’ rated lesson! My line manager gave my lesson an overall ‘Good with Outstanding features’ rating!
The kids were on plan, busy and actively learning.
The staff were all reading from the same hymn sheet.
I did the best I could with the behaviours that were displayed.
They showed that they understood, learned and retained facts through activities and play!
Phew!
I can breathe now!!!
Thank you ALL for your faith in me, it sure helped me along today!
I will not be needing any more observations this academic year now, so can relax and enjoy the rest of the year with my little class of crazies!
And so to a peaceful nights sleep!!!!
aka Cibo the Anti-Pasti Poet
May 14, 2017 @ 09:24:15
Did they read hymns? Well done you. G:)
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Ritu
May 14, 2017 @ 09:26:25
Lol No Hymns, but I felt like singing ‘Hallelujah!!!’ Thanks G!
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Chris White
Apr 29, 2017 @ 11:03:27
Well done, Ritu. I was fully expecting to read this. They are very fortunate to have you with them. 😊
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Ritu
Apr 29, 2017 @ 11:13:59
That is so sweet of you to say Chris! Thank you xx
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Jennie
Apr 29, 2017 @ 01:59:47
Good news. I wasn’t worried at all!
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Ritu
Apr 29, 2017 @ 09:07:00
Thank you jennie!
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Jennie
Apr 29, 2017 @ 14:25:07
🙂
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thebeasley
Apr 28, 2017 @ 15:41:39
Yay well done Ritu! Go you! 🎉
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 15:45:53
Thanks Hayley!!!!
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willowdot21
Apr 28, 2017 @ 10:15:53
Now what did I tell you Sis!!🤗🤗🤗🤗 Very well done 💝💖💜
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 11:49:32
Thanks sis!!! 🤗🤗
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tesscol
Apr 28, 2017 @ 08:27:23
Well done!!👏☺
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 11:48:46
Thank you 😊
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shaunkellett
Apr 28, 2017 @ 08:18:16
Fantastic news, Ritu. There’s nothing better than feeling that weight off your shoulders, couple that with some great compliments and.. well, you’re well away 😀 Great work!
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 11:48:36
Thank you Shaun!! I am indeed relieved!!!
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Marje @ Kyrosmagica
Apr 28, 2017 @ 08:08:30
Well done Ritu that must have been stressful!
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 08:09:18
Oh it was!!!!
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Erika Kind
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:18:43
And it did work fantastic! You take things seriously from the beginning on. That’s what is responsible that things will work out for sure. But of course, worrying can be a side-effect. But you made it and I hope the next time you can be a bit more relaxed about it! My congratulations, dear! 💖
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:37:58
Thank you dear Sis ! The faith of all of you on here too helped!! ❤
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Erika Kind
Apr 28, 2017 @ 20:17:45
All for one and one for all 💪👊✋💖
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robbiesinspiration
Apr 28, 2017 @ 06:29:39
That is lovely feedback, Ritu, although I didn’t doubt you for a moment. Isn’t it awful how we worry about things.
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:36:21
I guess it’s natural to worry, especially when something means a lot to you!
Thank you Robbie! 😀
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Judy E Martin
Apr 28, 2017 @ 05:55:04
I am so pleased for you Sis! Now, hopefully you can sleep better and stop worrying! xx
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:06:42
Thank you sis! I had a good night’s sleep yesterday!!! 😀
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Judy E Martin
Apr 28, 2017 @ 08:28:15
Yay!!! That in itself makes a huge difference xx
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 11:48:57
Totally!!!!
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cindy knoke
Apr 28, 2017 @ 05:26:59
Good for you!
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:06:24
Thank you Cindy! 🙂
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syl65
Apr 28, 2017 @ 03:29:51
That’s great Sister!! Hopefully you are getting a much needed good night’s sleep!! Happy Friday!!!
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:05:32
Happy Friday Brother! I woke up feeling pretty bouncy this morning!!!
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syl65
Apr 28, 2017 @ 13:38:27
Happy Friday Sister!!! Hope you still have that energy going!!!
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 15:44:51
I have Lol!!!
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syl65
Apr 28, 2017 @ 15:53:47
⚡️⚡️⚡️all charged up!!
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Traci York
Apr 28, 2017 @ 01:35:48
Whoo hoo! Well done – hope you enjoy your well deserved rest!
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:05:00
Thank you so much Traci! 😀
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pranabaxom
Apr 27, 2017 @ 23:29:54
Letting out all those anxious, hot air must have reduced your waist line a few inches😀. Congrats.
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:04:38
Thank you !
And no… i am one of those people who, in times of stress or upset, don’t lose their appetite, but find comfort in food! So a little more indulging than usual!!!
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pranabaxom
Apr 28, 2017 @ 14:30:03
😀😀
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Fourth Generation Farmgirl
Apr 27, 2017 @ 23:25:19
Happy it went well! 🙂
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:03:55
Thank you Tonya! 😀
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April Munday
Apr 27, 2017 @ 23:23:37
Excellent. I hope you make good on your promise to get a good night’s sleep.
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:03:46
Thanks April! I did indeed sleep the sleep of the stress-free! (Won’t say the sleep of a baby because, well, they get up rather a lot lol!)
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April Munday
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:18:12
Wonderful.
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sonofabeach96
Apr 27, 2017 @ 23:09:03
I hate having someone from “corporate” or a state agency hovering around. We have a 3-day state survey every year. We know the window within which they can show up, but that window is 90 days. They just show up outta the blue and ask for the administrator. Then they spend the next 3 days combing over charts, interviewing patients, and generally hovering over everybody’s shoulders. It’s so stressful. The survey results determine, in large part, the facilities’ rating and perception, in large part affecting admissions, etc. I feel your pain. Those days suck. 😕
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 07:03:03
A 90 day window! Wow!
It’s like the OfSted inspections. Once you’ve had one you’re safe for 2-3 years, depending on what your previous rating was, then you are on tenterhooks waiting for that phone call to come to day before the Inspectors are on their way!
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sonofabeach96
Apr 28, 2017 @ 11:00:35
Any way you slice it, it sucks. 😃
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Ritu
Apr 28, 2017 @ 11:50:05
LOL true!!!
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Ruth
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:37:51
Well done Ritu! 🙂 xxx
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Colors of my life
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:25:38
Perfect start for the upcoming weekend.
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Ritu
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:29:55
It is indeed! Thank you!
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Em Linthorpe
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:21:51
That’s brilliant to hear, and I’m really glad you got your feedback straight away. Nothing worse than having to wait for any kind of results!
Huge well done to you and happy relaxing! 😍
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Ritu
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:30:38
Thank you Em! I know. I don’t think I could have waited!!!
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noellekelly
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:08:00
I’m so delighted that it went well xxx
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Ritu
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:14:42
Thank you so much Noelle. I am so relieved!!! 💛💜💛
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noellekelly
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:17:08
I imagine you are! Sleep tight Ritu! 💖
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Ritu
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:21:12
I will do! 💜😴
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The Story Reading Ape
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:01:28
WELL DONE RITU ❤️
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Ritu
Apr 27, 2017 @ 22:02:11
Thank you, you lovely ape! 🐵
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