I have survived the first week of school with my class of Year 5's. They are a good bunch of kids and we have already established some kind of rapport. On the whole they have reasonable English and then you have the frightening one or two who have none. I've been in touch with one mother who told me her son had only been learning English since January. Now a teacher is not a miracle worker, there is no way known this kid will be able to keep up with class, I can only hope I give him enough to be able to enjoy school. What are some people thinking???
Our topic this term is called Fit for Life and we have been doing a number of get to know you sessions with some writing included. Dr Seuss was a hit and unlike my Chinese kids, these guys can rhyme. At the end of the week I decided to give them something to look forward to and burn some energy. So after all the work for the week is done we go crazy with Funky Physical Friday. Let's just say I was a fried and frazzled at the end of it, but they loved it, and the poor kid with no English was enjoying playing.
Liam, a mate from China is making his way to Hanoi on Monday. It will be great to catch up with him and to meet Ollie, and I just got word from Trev that he is hopeful he'll be here by Wednesday.
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