School started last monday with a bang, we have classes from monday-friday 9-4 with an hour break for lunch at 12. As of right now I am learning how to teach, phys ed, health and how to be an effective teacher. Phys ed is really allowing me to bring out my inner child, although I have been doing somethings that I probably haven't done in years and am now learning that I was much more flexible when I was younger. Muscles that I didn't know I had are actually hurting, I think it's time to get into shape. I've met some really great people so far, and we've actually had a lot of time to get to know one and other, but most of my friends are Canadian which is sort of ironic being that there are more Australians in my program. However we are starting to broaden our friendship circle. It's just so easy to make friends with fellow travelers because we all have something in common there.
I am going on my first observation starting tomorrow, it's pretty exciting but a little scary at the same time. I think this is just observing but then again I'm not too sure being that I might have to teach. Although I'm sure if I had to teach I'd manage. The only thing I'm a little worried about is the fact that I have a Canadian accent and don't always use the same words as they do so I am going to have to get used to the fact that the kids may not completely understand me all of the time. I am heading to this school with a friend I met in my program so that's reassuring knowing that I will know someone well there.
I am happy to say that I think we will be putting some pictures up of our place for those of you who are getting really curious.
Well I think it's about time to get up and start my day....talk to you all soon
I hope you are enjoying the snow!!!
xo
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Snow? What Snow? We don't get snow in Canada. Do we? We get pretty little slippery white crystals that blow around a lot and make big piles of themselves.
ReplyDeleteGlad the course is going well Amy. Cheers Suz
As of today the mighty St. Lawerence River has only seen the stuff that comes out of the can for decorating windows. We seem to have alot of hot air up north,the steam they seem to be causing has melted our snow. Mom
ReplyDeletewell it is minus 3 but the wind chill is minus 17. I have started to put up the christmas decorations and I put on the music. Mac is still out west with Justin for their 4 week tour. They will be back Dec 11th. Robbie broke her arm Nov 15th and had to wait 16 days for an operation to screw back a tiny bone that had broken off. She was on the trauma list and kept getting bumped becasue there was surgery more important. It was a tough 2 weeks. She is on th emnd now but has limited mobility. Rita is selling lots of art and doing yoga 3 times a week. I went once and am stiff.
ReplyDeleteBailey and Jaspar still hide from Cayleigh although 2 nighta ago Cayleigh jumped right over Jaspar to get his attention!!!!
see you guys... xoxox Dor