Happy Days.

Last week seemed to last forever. I had spent the previous weekend preparing for an observation. this meant that I didn't sleep much as I brought all of my student files home to mark. The normal thing to do when you are going to be observed. The person observing came into my first lesson of the week. During the lesson things did happen and students had to be dealt with. I was very thankful that the support staff were very good otherwise I would have struggled to keep going.  Everyday teachers are being asked to deliver lessons to students who do not want to be there. It is inevitable that their frustration will boil over and problems will arise. Once their frustration was released then they finished the work and were fine for the rest of the lesson. The students involved even apologized to me. The grade for the lesson has not been sent out yet. I will keep you posted!!
Tomorrow is a good day. Tomorrow is shoe box Sunday. For those who do not know what this is, you cover a shoe box with wrapping paper and fill it with small items. It is then sent to a country where the children may not receive any thing and given out at Christmas. Whatever your beliefs there is something special about knowing your box of goodies will bring so much joy to a child. Ours are ready at the door so I do not forget them in the morning.

Straight after lunch I am driving to Moffat to pick the boss up. She has been away with friends. the journey will be child free as some friends have very kindly offered to look after the girls until I return. A lovely gesture.
Keep smiling folks the holiday is nearly here.