School and soccer

Isn’t it strange how so much can change in such a short space of time. This week has been absolutely fantastic with the kids. I really feel as if I’m getting somewhere with them, like I’ve gotten over the hurdle of the first 2 weeks, with them trying it on and pushing the boundaries. I’ve now pretty much got them sorted, and we’ve had some fantastic lessons. And yet – I’m leaving, and after next week they’ll have another new teacher to get used to. No wonder these kids struggle, staff turnover is just so high, there’s absolutely no continuity. And as such, when ever a new teacher comes in, the kids never know how long they’ll be around for, and so have trouble developing the kind of respect and trust that is needed in a teacher-student relationship. So after next week it looks as if I’ll be back doing Spanish covers and primary school literacy! Ha ha….the life of a London supply teacher.

What a game last night!! Saw Aussie v Croatia at Waxy’s in Leicester Square with my mate Matt, who I met at a backpackers hostel in Rome a couple of years ago. We’d planned on going to the Temple Walkabout…but it was a full house – one out, one in. And no one was going anywhere! But the atmosphere at Ruby’s was still pretty good – big screen and good beer got everyone in the mood. Plus one of the most exciting games of soccer I think I’ve ever seen! What a ripper. Bet the Aussie papers are full of it today....bring on Italy!