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01/06/2024
Today my first semester teaching my own class ended. The semester was filled with countless new experiences. I began the semester in a class of 17 5th and 6th grade pupils I did not know. I ended it with 17 wonderful kids who each have their own character and are individuals. Each has their own specific interests and thoughts. My aim was to help the kids learn and grow.
The class was not the easiest really, and I tried my best. We had ups and downs together. We had some clashes and we had moments of joy. What is important to me, is that we had way, way, way more laughs and fun in the class and among the group than we had of sadness or arguments. I hope I have been able to give attention individually to each and every one of the pupils this semester that wished it.
I will miss them all, every single one of them. I almost teared up when other kids sang farewell to my 6th graders. I did so when reading all these cards for me. One said "to the best teacher", that broke me. From a kid who was not a "model" pupil. But they were brilliant in their own witty way, an individual.
I regret I could not have a talk with the 6th graders before they left for home, I had to send a Wilma-message to them afterwards, I hope they read it. Some of you stalk me here, some follow me - I know 😉. Please read my unspoken words, say this to your classmates too, thanks!
I will miss NHL talks in the mornings with one little dude (his sis, let him know if you read this, thx) I will miss football and spending time with all the kids during breaks. I will miss telling some little boys to not shout or swear in class. I will miss the silly puns in class and BrawlStars talk (I'll play with you guys sometime, promise). I will miss all the chats I had with all the kids in the school, they were priceless to me.
Most of all, I will miss spending time with my pupils. Whoever gets to spend time with them next year, I hope they appreciate it as they should. These moments are important to pupils, they should be so for teachers and adults too. And leave an overall positive vibes.
Please greet if we meet!
Now, summer stuff.
Me, out. ❤️
