For first period, I went to the room where lessons were being held. The number of students is still decreasing, maybe seven or eight per class. We had the younger ones again for first period. I still don't know what year they were, but it's all boys. I sat in on the economics lesson, which was taught by the American teacher I had met a few weeks ago. This group is extremely roudy, so class consisted of the teacher yelling over the students talking, as if they weren't talking. Seriously woman. Take control of the classroom! They just laughed and mouthed off and talked while she was talking! That would not pass at SCPS. Like, sit down and be quiet. I was seriously glad when that class period ended and resolved to find my beloved year 9 class. I cannot handle all the yelling. I talked to the teacher for a bit about how pointless these final classes are and how they could change this. Thankfully they came in next. I sat and talked with a boy, who turns out is an aspiring actor. His father is currently performing on the West End in Abigail's Party. He told me to come see the show and come say "hi" backstage. I'm tempted, but I have so many shows I need to see. This boy is also the voice of a animated character on a television show and he is in a Mr. Bean movie! How cool is that?! In a few weeks he is going to Edinburgh to do a comedy show. He gave me a flyer, and I'm so sad I will miss it. We sat and talked about theater, Disney, and movies. I loved talking to him. The rest of the year 9 came in, and I must say there were decreased in number. My head boy wasn't there. How sad! I ended talking to one of the girls, who was so sweet. She just wanted to know all about me and my life and told me all about herself and her boyfriend. She was one of the girls who had asked me a few days ago why someone would come to a random person (a counselor) and tell them their problems. Well, I don't know but she went ahead and opened up to me like it was no problem. I even was told why her best friend was mad at her. Maybe I'll make a good counselor because this age group will open up to me, who knows?
Class started and they were assigned to come up with an imaginary product and sell it to us, the audience. The boys took off at lightning speed while the girls were struggling. Because the girls had already established a relationship with me, they wanted me to come help them. I ended up being in their advertisement skit, which was actually a lot of fun. The girls invented a time machine necklace while the boys made a pencil that you could chew on the end and flavoring would come out. The next period, they were in the same room, thankfully, so I sat and talked with the girls during the break. Well, the break turned into class time and a teacher never came. I essentially ended up supervising them for the third period. There were only six or seven of them so I just let them chill out and we talked. I had to explain the whole counselor thing a few times and just spent time bonding. One boy, who is bent on telling me why Britain is so great and telling me things about America. Once again, they don't know where Georgia is. Sheesh. This boy tried to tell me that 75% of Americans believe there were three world wars. What? I don't even know.
The girls really wanted me to come and sit with them at lunch and go to the playground with them after. I had plans to laminate after lunch, but then found out I was needed in the upper school to help with some administration. Lunch was good. I got to sit and chat, and sadly had to say good-bye to my new friends. I'm going to miss those girls. And all the kids in general. On my way to the upper school, I stopped by Starbucks and got a mocha cookie crumble. Yum. The administration staff was working on the students report cards. My first duty was to make copies of all of their reports. Each report has about 10 pages in it, so it was a lot of copying. I then stuffed packets with newsletters and such that were going to be sent to parents. I love getting packets of information, and I've decided that making these packets are almost as great! Also, not to toot my own horn, but TOOT. I am a beast at administrative work. I got stuff done. Next week I will be doing solely administrative duties, and although I will miss my kids, but I am kinda looking forward to it. I'm weird and like to do these tasks and just be in my own bubble and think.
I also had to say goodbye to my favorite teacher. She is going back home to Romania on Friday and therefore wouldn't be coming into work next week. It was so very sad. We decided we would definitely skype and keep in touch. I am seriously so blessed to have known her. She has been a lifesaver. And I will seriously miss her dearly.
I made dinner tonight, and we had Praline Chicken (like the dish from the Last Resort.) It was delicious and we also made cookie and ice cream sundaes.
Week Five: Day Three: Internship 13
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