Happy Halloween!

End of the month and I've almost missed posting! Just in the nic of time :D

I've had a week off for half term well deserved (or needed lol). This school years been a buzz and still not perfect. Better than year 1 & 2, but not without its mishaps. Biggest thing is still consistency consistency consistency. I'm learning but its a tough one to master. I still try to get back into teaching rather than policing when clearly the kids want to see what they can get away with... grrr kids!!

I'm still busy writing lesson plans as the curriculum has just changed and units are shifting around. Eventually I should be able to recycle material??? right???? right???? But its not as bad as i've made it out to be. I'm starting to connect with the kids building on my teaching skills with each lesson.

Outside of school i've joined the gym and plan to start going regularly. It's been nice having options for recreation. So far i've done a volleyball league, Brass Band, French lessons and now the gym. The best part is I have full access to the football stadium and can run the stairs when I feel like a little bit of calostetics... then again who ever just 'feels' like some calostetics?? lol.

It doesn't look like christmas in Canada is going to happen with the price of flights this year. After dishing out the airfare, I wouldn't be able to afford anything else. I'd love to go back to Canada and head out visiting, skiing, hiking, touring and have relaxed time. Hopefully the spring will be a different story :D Looking at a cheap get away to Germany instead. AND if i'm lucky, catching up with Heather in Huddersfield too :D

Over the weekend I have the pleasure of writing a unit about hip hop and dance music. Should be a 10 hour job or so? Besides that I'm building up the strength to finish the term and fight the christmas rush.. o wait it's only november! but then again they've had decorations up for weeks... wierd!!