Chai And A Chat #228 #ChaiAndAChat

20 Mar 2023 32 Comments

by Ritu in Chai and a Chat Tags: , , , , ,

Hello there! I am rather cold. Is it definitely Spring?

Have you got your drink?

  • If we were having chai, I’d start by saying the week really whizzed by. Time is flying. I don’t know where it is going, but this is scary. It’ll be the end of March, before we know it, and clocks will be changing, and a quarter of 2023 will be done! The school has been busy (when is it not?) It is that time of year when we need to assess the children and have targets for data on our minds. Hard when these little children are still. being affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. The children we have right now are the ones who wouldn’t have been out much. No toddler groups, some had nursery but not fully, and it shows in their communication and personal and social skills. Attention spans are lower than before, too. Still , we go on. I had to do the observations we missed the week before, which all went well, and I got to see a P.E. lesson for children older as one of my observations, which was lovely to watch.
  • If we were having chai, I’d tell you that one evening, I got back to a surprise package from a lovely author friend of mine from across the Atlantic Ocean! Kay Bratt, she is lovely. She said she would send me a book mark, and she did, along with a whole load of other things! What a treat!
  • If we were having chai, I’d say that there were two more strikes this week by teachers across the country. Our school wasn’t affected by closures, as such, as only one of the teachers in the appropriate union was striking. This sounds awful, but even though I agree with why we are striking – not just for increased pay, but for increased funding for Education as a whole, since we are all being pulled from pillar to post to be teachers as well as parents, SEN advisor, wellbeing mentor, behaviour specialist… and then some since funding is being withdrawn from so many departments that directly affect children and how they can and will cope in school – I hate to think of some of our kids not being able to come in since for some, we might be the only safe place for them or the guarantee of at least one hot meal a day. And it’s not only the kids. There are families who would have to go without a day’s pay in this current economic climate to be at home with their young children… It’s a double edged sword…
  • If we were having chai, I’d mention that I feel blessed after a lovely Mother’s Day, where I was spoilt rotten by the kids and Hubby Dearest. We didn’t go out for dinner or anything as there is still someone with a tummy bug in the family… not me, but still, we enjoyed time together.
  • If we were having chai, I’d brag about my new Lego Orchid, that Lil Princess and I put together! Isn’t it great? I love orchids, but can never keep them alive, or get them to bloom again, so this is the best solution! It is now on my desk in my writing room! And I have a second Flower Bouquet set to make, too!
  • If we were having chai, I would give you another snippet of Sonu Singh! It was his 9th Gotcha Day with us. I can’t believe it’s been nine years already. I don’t know what life would be like without him here…
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This week my kids get an extra day off on Monday as their staff have a training day. I’ll be in all week, though, finishing off Performance Management reviews, as well as data. I think, teaching-wise, it is a pretty ‘normal’ week (Hope I haven’t spoken too soon!) And then early on Sunday morning the clocks ‘spring forward’ meaning an hour less in bed, but blissfully lighter evenings will be upon us!

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32 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Jennie
    Mar 26, 2023 @ 13:31:49

    Why is school always so busy? Sigh! I love the orchid Lego.

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  2. CJ
    Mar 24, 2023 @ 09:39:23

    I was just reading an article by someone whose home life was horrific when she was growing up and school was a sanctuary. She reconnected with a teacher who was particularly caring recently. You do an amazing job of looking after them all. The Lego orchid is brilliant, I had no idea they do plants. And yes, very hard to believe that the first quarter of the year has gone already. I’ve been swamped with writing work and no time for fiction, so not exactly the progress I was hoping for. Hope you have a lovely weekend. CJ xx

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  3. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more
    Mar 21, 2023 @ 00:12:36

    Amazing news, Sis! As a toddler Sonu looked similiar to an alien. 😉 It seems he does not fully agree with the printing on the shirt. Personal impression. Lol Thanks for the reminder on reaching the first quarter of 2023. I would have forgotten it, so bad the weather is. Stay well and be careful. I am sure the next virus is just around the corner. Best wishes, Michael.

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  4. Annette Rochelle Aben
    Mar 20, 2023 @ 17:16:09

    How wonderful to see you being loved so much! ❤ Have a wonderful week, Sis.

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  5. Erika
    Mar 20, 2023 @ 15:32:59

    Ah, right there was Monther’s Day in the UK. I am glad you enjoyed a nice one, Sis.

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  6. syl65
    Mar 20, 2023 @ 14:50:41

    I’m glad you had a lovely mother’s day, Sister. I hope the strike situation brings about a good change without it lingering on. Have a great week ahead!

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  7. beth
    Mar 20, 2023 @ 12:38:25

    what a happy Mother’s Day you had and what a wonderful surprise from your friend !

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  8. Sadje
    Mar 20, 2023 @ 11:02:26

    This Lego orchid is amazing. Hope you have a lovely week.

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  9. Steve Tanham
    Mar 20, 2023 @ 10:59:46

    I feel so sorry for those ‘Covid period’ children, Ritu. But at least they have caring and skilled professionals like you to help them across that bridge ♥️

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  10. Cecilyswritings
    Mar 20, 2023 @ 07:31:56

    Good morning @Ritu! I agree … time is moving too swiftly… what does it mean? Pleased to hear you were spoilt rotten on Mothers Day. I love having my chicklet around, and my grandson. Love is. Enjoy the week 🌷

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  11. willowdot21
    Mar 20, 2023 @ 06:25:53

    Good morning Sis, I see you had a lovely mother’s day, well deserved!
    Hope the tummy bug leaves your household soon and everyone is will be on tip top from.
    Have a good week and remember to find some time for you. 💜💜💜

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