Although previous experience reminds me to continue to be cautiously optimistic, I would like to say that school has been good so far this year. For example, all of today's classes went well. In fact, two students in my last class of the day actually thanked me on the way out of the door. This is very rare for our school, certainly for my classes.
HOWEVER, my main thoughts this evening are dominated by other students who have recently been absent for the following reasons: Problems at home, truancy, bullying and self-harming. It is difficult not to dwell on such harrowing negatives.
Tuesday, 16 September 2008
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3 comments:
A simple "thank you" from a student goes a long way toward making a teacher's day. I'm glad you're getting a few of those!
Yes, but if you dwell more on the positives, you'll be in a much better frame of mind! Speaking of which, on a completely different subject, we're Sharing the Caption Love over at my place today. Yup, it's time for the Silly Sunday Sweepstakes--come play along!
Dear Sir,
So great to get a "thank you sir" on the way out of class! Well done you.
I love your blog & just added it to my own list of inner city teacher blogs. :-)
I hope you don't mind that I "borrowed" a photo - I credited you, but if you want me to take it down just let me know. Thanks!
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