Catch up Term 3

Term three was one hell of a ride.

We had student teachers in to do their practical but the teachers didn't seem to interact with them much and I thought it was a shame as we as teachers should always be open to learning and mentoring. As human beings we should treat all people with the same respect. Before any other title is put on is we are human beings.

Things that worked for me:

I found this term to be far easier in terms of planning and meeting deadlines.
We had a music concert where my learners performed brilliantly to be quite honest and I was super proud of them.


Things that didn't work for me:

I seemed to be receiving many complaints about my coworker. When faced with this kind of problem I do not feel that a first year teacher is able to fully equipped to handle this kind of problem. I spoke to my HOD earlier in the year and nothing seemed to have been done about anything.

I went to the principal with these complaints because what was I to do. I could not possibly do both out jobs unless that I what is required of me then sure but he is employed to do the work and he must be held accountable.

He belittles me every chance he gets. I felt to have been emotionally abused by this man. My accusation was a sign of strength to be able to get that far where I was able to voice this concern. I was met with "that is a strong accusation to make, are you sure?". I am tired of not being taken seriously because I am young and because I am a woman. I refuse to back down.

Term 3 was also filled with lots of drama on the family front and a death in the family. This of course made work that much harder.

I have been considering changing jobs but I think I should wait a year.

There is so much that I would like to do for the school, if only they would let me.