Linda’s prompt for SoCS this week…
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “3-letter word.” Start your post with any 3-letter word. Bonus points if you end with one too. Enjoy!
Can you believe it’s almost the end of another academic year?
It’s flown by.
I’ve experienced the craziness of teaching in two classes every week, being a Governor, and heading the School Council.
I was certainly busy enough for it to feel like it just whizzed by.
But it definitely wasn’t easy.
Being in one class means you build a rapport with your children.
You really get to know them.
Being in two means you feel neither here nor there.
Yet you are still responsible for the progress they make.
Being a Governor gives you a real insight into the managing of a school, realising why decisions are made, which, as your average staff member, sometimes seem pointless.
Being the School Council lead means I am able help foster a sense of pride in the children about the school they attend. It has been fun, and I wish I had more time to actually do stuff with them!
There are still a few home visits to attend to for next year. There is a little preparation to do to enable us to be ready for the new intake.
Final reports and assemblies, old staff leaving and preparing to welcome the new.
But now, the year comes to a close.
Then this chapter comes to an end…
Catch ya later Peeps! Happy Saturday!
https://lindaghill.com/2018/07/13/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-july-14-18/
joey
Jul 16, 2018 @ 01:10:38
Good for you! Five weeks off, you say? Enjoy it! 🙂
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Ritu
Jul 16, 2018 @ 05:58:08
Thanks! At least 2 I’ll be with my Pops then there will be days in and out of school preparing. Hope we can get a real break in too!!! 🙂
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joey
Jul 16, 2018 @ 23:52:23
I sure hope you do, too! 🙂
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Jennie
Jul 15, 2018 @ 17:52:14
Wonderful, Ritu. I love how you sum up the school year and all the different hats you wore. Happy (soon) vacation!
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Ritu
Jul 15, 2018 @ 17:57:17
Thanks Jennie..was a busy one 😍
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Jennie
Jul 16, 2018 @ 00:03:36
You’re welcome. Will next year be a bit easier?
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Ritu
Jul 16, 2018 @ 05:56:49
Same split class joy… But I should be more prepared I guess. And no governing duties as we changed from a local authority school to an academy which means the board needed to be rejigged. No worries to me though. It’s one less pressure!!!
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Jennie
Jul 16, 2018 @ 12:33:07
That sounds like good news!!! 😀
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Ritu
Jul 16, 2018 @ 17:11:25
Hopefully 💜
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Jennie
Jul 16, 2018 @ 17:22:25
😍
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Laura
Jul 14, 2018 @ 23:01:48
Congrats on reaching the end of the year! I hope summer brings you a well-earned rest.
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 23:02:20
Thank you Laura 💜
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syl65
Jul 14, 2018 @ 21:11:22
Do you get a long summer break now Sister? You’ve had a marathon term!
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 21:12:28
7 more working days then 5 weejsxoff but at least 2 will be with Pops settling him back home 💜🙏🏼
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syl65
Jul 14, 2018 @ 21:16:57
Okay, the light at end of the tunnel is brighter. I’m happy that Pops is much better and I’m sure he’ll enjoy two weeks of father,daughter time 🙏🏾💜
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 21:37:28
Thanks Brother 💜
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syl65
Jul 14, 2018 @ 21:39:46
You’re welcome Sister always 💜
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Erika Kind
Jul 14, 2018 @ 18:34:33
You have come an amazingly long way, sis. You have grown big as a teacher and that results in more responsibility you are given. Enjoy your summer break. Hope it starts soon for you, sis!
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 18:52:44
7 working days sis!!! Thank you 🤩
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Erika Kind
Jul 14, 2018 @ 19:06:44
Whoop Whoop… the silver lining is already in hand reach!
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 19:22:21
So close!!!
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bikerchick57
Jul 14, 2018 @ 11:53:20
Glad you made it through the school year, Ritu, and it appears with many accomplishments. Now it’s time to relax a bit and breathe!
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 12:13:56
Still 9 school days left… But we’re getting there! Thanks Mary 💜
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Dan Antion
Jul 14, 2018 @ 11:08:25
Nicely done!
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 12:12:59
Thanks Dan 🙂
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manyofus1980
Jul 14, 2018 @ 08:46:20
It sounds like a very busy year! Glad its almost over! You need a break!
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 08:49:52
It’s been mad and I can’t wait for the hols. I’ll be with Pops for a couple of weeks first but that is still a break from work responsibilities!
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willowdot21
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:24:18
You had a busy and interesting year Did. Well done as ever you’ve met all your challenges and whooped them with a smile. Great post.🎆💜💜
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:41:14
Thanks sis 1 Got my Performance Management on Monday… will see if I have reall Whooped them them lol!!! ❤ ❤
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willowdot21
Jul 14, 2018 @ 08:29:37
I have every confidence in you Hun!! 💜😀
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 08:34:40
💜💜💜
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Meagre Portions
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:21:17
I sense you have structure, organisation, form (not that sort of form!) and can handle a classful of children well. It’s good to read of a successful end of year tale – after the worries and nervousness at the start of the year. G:)
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:39:30
Definitely G! And even though I know that next year is much of a muchness, if you know what I mean… I am better prepared to handle it all!
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Meagre Portions
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:40:58
You obvs love it – so, as long as it treats you fairly… G:)
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:42:02
I am lucky to have a supportive head so even when things are not great, she is always there to listen and offer solutions, as much as she can. That always helps! 🙂
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Meagre Portions
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:45:58
And ’yay!’ to having a good manager / boss / head of department / head teacher. It makes for a much better working environment all round – and makes it seem less like work and more like doing a job well done. G:)
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:59:13
Definitely!
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Meagre Portions
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:56:56
Speaking of supportive heads… I have a supportive neck which supports my supportive head which supports my hat. #JustSaying
G:)
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Ritu
Jul 14, 2018 @ 07:59:28
Ha ha! Good to know! 😉
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