6 months ago, on a Friday morning at 9 o' clock, I arrived home after an overnight flight from America. As I walked in the door, the phone went. It was my old school. Could I come in for a few days? I agreed to come in on Monday. The few days lasted 6 months. Initially it was learning support, with a fair amount of flexibility thrown in. My only proviso was I would not take on a full class commitment.
Then in December, a teacher retired. And there was no cover. So, I said I would, for a short time. That lasted till last Friday. And I must say I enjoyed working with that Primary4 group of children. They were great, as was the support I got from everyone on the staff. I even had a monitoring lesson, and last Tuesday I did a Parents' night.
And on Friday last, I finished up. To be honest, the 6 months have flown by. The boy did ok. The class did ok, even winning a Gymnastics trophy last Monday!
It was a busy 6 months. In class and out of class. Celtic connections, Eco Days, Helpers Day, Drummer Man, Lenten Services, Bring and Buy, and so on.
So now it is retirement part II! I've already booked a few days away in Yorkshire starting on Monday 16th April, the day school re-starts. I'm looking forward to it.
And will there be any more teaching this year? I reckon so, and maybe sooner than later.
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