Term Two

Just because it's second term doesn't mean that many logistical changes can't occur at the school. The departure of one teacher and the arrival of two others means that many teachers were moved around to teach different classes. I'm now teaching Grade 11 math instead of Grade 9. Also,despite numerous discussions about teaching extra classes in the afternoons and evenings, the daily schedule has been reduced from 8 classes to 7. This means the students will no longer have two blocks per week in the library, which I find extremely frustrating.

I was teaching in the computer lab this week when I noticed a large insect, roughly 15cm (that's 6 inches for you Imperialists!) on the back of one of my students. For a second, I thought it was plastic but it was definitely a real preying mantis. I mentioned it to the girl who was a little startled and then flicked it on to the ground and kicked it out the door. No one else in the class seemed to care. I've really enjoyed teaching in the computer lab this term. Even introducing them to a basic paint program amazes and captivates them for hours. The look of sheer joy on their faces when they manage to click-and-drag to draw a straight line is priceless.