Can you believe it?
Six weeks have flown by, filled with weddings, writing and more writing! But it is time to head back through those hallowed doors of my school, ready to start another year of teaching.
I am slightly apprehensive, this year. There are a few changes to my professional role. Some of you may remember. I mentioned it before the end of term.
This year, I am not just responsible for the Nursery class. I will be teaching two days a week in Reception, and three days in my beloved Nursery. Additionally, I will be taking responsibility for the School Council, Eco Schools, and Healthy Schools with a colleague of mine… AND (there’s always an AND!) I am officially on the board of Governors too!
Phew!
Today will be filled with preparation and planning. The children start back on Tuesday. And my first Governors meeting is on Thursday evening.
And along with all this new stuff, I still need to be wife and mother, and write my blog, and finish my WIP!
I am not going to get myself het up about anything. Instead, I’ll handle things in my own Ritu-style – with a smile.
If I am not as vocal, or I miss posts from you, I apologise in advance. I shall try my best to keep up with everything, but I can’t promise… This is where that clone machine would come in handy! I have loved being free to read and write more the last month and a half. I know I won’t have that luxury now, but I won’t give it up either – don’t worry!
And I will eat cake.
It’s tradition to bring some cake in on your birthday, so I have a huge supply (not home baked this time, I was a tad busy!) ready to distribute to my colleagues.
So, I shall leave you to your business, and I’m pretty sure that by the end of the week, I’ll have something to report back to you about how my Teaching life is shaping up!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Sep 20, 2017 @ 08:20:50
! Am certain(p) you’ll be be amazing in every voice of your busy life xx
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Sep 20, 2017 @ 17:31:07
Thank you so much!
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 12:32:00
Good luck balancing it all!! I too work part time, am a charity ambassador, blogger, mummy, wife, daughter….so much I want to achieve! Sadly when I have a lot going on my blog has to wait, didn’t post for two months before the summer because of other commitments!
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 13:00:30
But we manage to juggle don’t we!
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Sep 11, 2017 @ 15:52:24
Yes we are master jugglers for sure!
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 11:41:30
Sounds like busy days ahead, Ritu. I’m confident you will handle all your responsibilities with aplomb because you are the bomb!
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 12:30:25
I’ll try my best! Thank you !!!
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 11:38:26
I could really do with one of those clones too! Best of luck with EVERYTHING Ritu. Am sure you’ll be be awesome in every part of your busy life xx
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 12:30:12
Thank you so much Haylèy xxx
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 11:06:32
Busy times Ritu!You have a lot on your plate…just take of you too 🙂
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 11:07:35
Tell me about it!!! I’ll make sure to! 😍 thank you ❤
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Sep 09, 2017 @ 22:39:42
Hello! I am new on your blog. It seems you are the teacher right?
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Sep 09, 2017 @ 23:01:37
I am indeed Kath! Hi 😊
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 13:11:31
I like your blogs! where are you from?
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 13:20:47
I’m in Englad. How about You?
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 13:22:50
I am from Georgia(not state). I am quite young. I wanted to ask if your pupils have anxiety, and if they are asking help to teachers
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 13:27:48
I work in a primary school 5-11 years old and we have a nursery/kindergarten for 3-5. Where I teach. We have good relationships with our pupils and usually there is someone in the staff they trust enough to talk to. Xx
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 13:29:39
That is very good and nice…. I suffer with anxiety and have no one to talk with sometimes.
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 13:36:18
Oh that is sad. You can always talk to me 😁
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 13:45:22
Thank you for support. This is why I made this blog. I want to spread love and inspiration and forget about bad things for a little time. Also I am practicing on English. It is my dream to live in England
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Sep 10, 2017 @ 14:26:04
Hope you fulfil your dream!
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Sep 07, 2017 @ 14:56:01
I hope it was enjoyable being back at school.
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Sep 07, 2017 @ 17:18:52
It’s looking to be an interesting challenge!
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Sep 06, 2017 @ 17:21:18
I hope your week is going well, Ritu!! Enjoy your cake! 🙂
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Sep 06, 2017 @ 17:32:03
Thank you Tonya! Ask me tomorriw when I’m at school from.8 til 8…. first governors meeting!
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Sep 06, 2017 @ 17:34:58
That’s a long day!!! Hang in there!
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Sep 06, 2017 @ 17:38:08
I’ll hang.. don’t have a choice lol!
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Sep 06, 2017 @ 00:12:13
“I will eat cake.” Is there a better mantra? I think not
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Sep 06, 2017 @ 06:45:16
It’s the best!!!!
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Sep 05, 2017 @ 20:35:28
i just found your blog and i like it a lot 🙂 i’m not thrilled about going “back to school” (back to work) even though it’s a short week i still feel like i could use another day of weekend to adjust to the thought of going back to it all! lol
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Sep 05, 2017 @ 20:46:54
Hi Dawn! We’re in the same boat then!
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Sep 05, 2017 @ 18:03:47
I have a fifth grader this year and I was pleasantly surprised with how excited he was to get back to school this year. I think it has partially to do with the fact that he’s now the top dog. I wish you luck with this school year. You seem to have a really good head on your shoulders.
Kenny
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Sep 05, 2017 @ 18:28:56
Thank you Kenny!
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Sep 05, 2017 @ 14:46:39
Reblogged this on WILDsound Writing and Film Festival Review.
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 21:59:45
Reblogged this on Die Erste Eslarner Zeitung – Aus und über Eslarn, sowie die bayerisch-tschechische Region!.
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 22:01:39
Thank you!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 21:22:46
Is change good in this case, sounds like you will be busier than ever.
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 21:26:51
I think I’ll need to learn balance even more Tony!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 20:47:46
Good luck 💜💜
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 21:12:17
Thank you sis xxx
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 19:24:37
Mm cake!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 19:59:12
🎂🎂🎂
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 18:58:05
My goodness Ritu sounds like you’ve got a lot on your plate. No doubt you will rise to the challenge. Wishing you much success and happiness in your writing and your new school year too. xxxx
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 19:57:48
Thanks Marje! Here’s hoping I cope!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 18:39:47
Hope it all goes brilliantly! I’m sure you’ll kill it!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 18:41:34
Thank you lovely!!! Xxx
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 15:42:15
Being an educator wears one out. That’s why I don’t blog daily, I’d go crazy 😨
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 17:23:22
Thing is… its my stress relief!!!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 15:17:43
You will do great! Tomorrow is the big day for me with children back to school. Like you, it’s the apprehension that I hate. Break a leg! 😀
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 17:23:05
Thanks Jennie! I survived today… we have the kids starting tomorrow too!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 19:03:54
Get a good night’s sleep. My biggest first day worry (every year) is that I won’t remember a child’s name. What is your first day worry?
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 19:58:56
That a child cries too much and we can’t comfort then x
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 20:07:23
That would my #2, maybe even #1.
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 20:12:58
It’s awful when you can’t do anything xx
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 20:29:58
It is! ☹️
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 15:11:58
Good luck Sis. I know that you will be able to handle everything that is thrown at you, and all with a smile too! I have another 2 week off (well kind of, I am working a few shifts and have some uni work) so am making the most of being able to nurture my blog a little before it all gets frantic again! 🙂
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 17:22:22
Thank you sis!!! Xxxx
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 10:24:05
All good luck to you, Ritu 🙂
You will learn to manage all the new tasks too and with a smile.
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 13:52:43
Thank you Irene xxx
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 09:32:04
Hate to break it to u…. but there’ll always be an “AND” 😄…. but what’s important is that you start on the right path and keep going that way. Oh and…Happy birthday✌🏾
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 13:09:27
Oh I know…!! Thank you!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 08:52:48
Oh, Ritu, can you keep track of your schedule? I guess you could. I remember my days of climbing up the administration ladder when I was in the classroom. Going back to school, taking extra responsibilities to get experience… I remembered all my schedule in those days. You can do it. I know you can. Take me as a cheer leader!!! Happy birthday again!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 11:18:45
Thank you xxx I’ll try!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 22:19:12
Let us know how it goes as school goes along!
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Sep 05, 2017 @ 06:41:45
Will do!
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Sep 05, 2017 @ 08:00:12
Nice!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 08:06:43
Good luck!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 11:18:20
Thank you xxx
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:41:51
Good luck with all your new tasks! Sounds like they think very highly of you, Ritu. Cake is very important. Hope you had a great birthday!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 11:18:10
Thank you Steve xxx
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:32:31
Good luck, Ritu! You are the most incredibly organised and dedicated person I have the pleasure of knowing. May your pencils always be sharp, your students greet you with a cheery smile, and your words flow when time is available. xxx
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:34:56
Aw thank you Shelley!!! Have a great day too!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:29:33
Good luck and fingers crossed that the anticipation of things is overcome by the actuality of things. G:)
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:34:28
Thanks G!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:14:01
I see your education system is no different to ours in that more and more is expected and your core business has to be added in as well…good luck I hope the term starts off well for you Ritu…so glad I am a retired man of leisure these days.
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:34:07
Thank you Michael…I am jealous!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:34:53
It took 39 years hard labour to get here Ritu
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:35:31
I’m still labouring! I’ve done about half that!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 07:36:23
You have all that youthful energy to use up still.😂
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 11:17:11
😂😂😂
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:39:56
A lot of old and most of all new tasks are waiting for you. I wish you a fantastic start and much joy with the development in your career! Going back to work today too. High Five, sis!!💖
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:45:46
Thank you my darling sis! ❤
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:52:05
Big hugs, sis 💖
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:53:02
Right, now I need to get off the PC and wake the troops!!! Have a great day sis!!! ❤
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:53:59
Oh, good luck with both… lol!!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:54:31
❤ Thank you !
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:14:52
Lovely that you are working you way up in the school environment, Ritu. Unfortunately, success comes at a time price but it is usually worth it. Have a great day.
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:44:11
Thank you Robbie! It’s all about the graft you’re willing to put in I guess!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:10:47
You will manage Ritu because with a lovely smile, all is possible😀💐
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:43:44
Thank Shivangi! I’ll definitely try my best!
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 05:11:29
Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.
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Sep 04, 2017 @ 06:43:17
😀
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