Thursday

I've finished my fourth day at Woodcock Hill. Today I was with year 5 and they were just lovely. The class was small and a really good group and so was the teacher and his TA. The teacher in year 5 is the only male teacher at the school which was interesting to see. So far this has been my best experience of the English school.

I had coffee today (again) which made me extra happy and cheerful after lunch. The children got to make fruit-faces in clay during their art lesson and I spent time asking them about their work and taking pictures. The day was really lovely and I felt great on my way home. I even dared to ask 2 police officers if I could take a picture of them which I could. I do miss Boras and everybody there, but things are getting better here for sure :)
Take Care

Summary Part 2

We all had to wait at Stansted airport for different buses so we bought some food and sat down to eat. Time flew by since we all had a lot to talk about and before we knew it, it was time for me, Jenny and Malin to go to the bus station. We had a 4 hour trip to Birmingham to look forward to!

The bus was hot and we sat next to the toilet which smelled really bad so out 4 hour trip was a nightmare. We arrived at 21:45 (UK time) and we split up. The girls still had a train to take before they arrived at their destination and I was waiting for my cousins to pick me up. When they came we went to a restaurant and I bought a panpizza. It's one of the best pizzas I've ever eaten, good to know, right?

A summary part 1

On Sunday Jenny and Magnus picked me up. They were really early which we had to deal with on the airport. The trip to Gothenburg City airport went pretty quick and it was hard for Jenny to leave her beloved boyfriend.

We were 8 girls traveling at the same time so no one had to be alone. We had some coffee and laughs together at the airport before heading to the gate. We were early so we got seats next to each other which is really good. You never know where you'll sit when you fly with Ryanair! The flight lasted 1 h 45 min but since I forgot my music at home time went extra slow.

Tuesday the 6th

Today I was in year 6 at my school. 26 pupils and one teacher. She was very grateful to have me to help her. I know I'm supposed to be here to observe, but they want me to chip in so I do my best to help the pupils. I also get more time to practice my English.

The teacher in year 6 was less strict and noisy than the year one teacher. She was more supportive and calm around the pupils, but still very strict. I've noticed that teachers here don't have a problem with singling people out. It's a way of embarrassing the pupils and giving them a lesson. I don't have an opinion about if it#s a good or a bad thing, but it's effective. I know it's frowned upon in Sweden.

Now I have to go off and chill with my cousin. We want ice cream (Ben & Jerry's) :)
More thoughts might come on later. Take Care

Grrr..

It's not hard enough to force myself to write in my blog, but I have to deal with a brittish keyboard!! Argh!

Anyway.. my day has been very tireing. I remember complaining about my AVT/VFU when in Sweden, but I'm ashamed of that after one day in the UK. The teachers are very strict, the classes are too big and there's just no room for making friendships. The teachers only teach the children for one year and they don#t get attached. Not what I am used to..

Have to spend times with my cousin. Hope everyone is doing fine!

A lot of hugs from Birmingham