Hello everyone! I hope you are all well today. I just wanted to pop in and let you all know about my first week of work experience.
I am in Lisselton NS for my work experience which is the primary school I attended. I chose this as my workplace as teaching is a career I could see myself pursuing, I'd like the opportunity to see what it's like and work with young children. It was a fitting choice and my mother is an SNA in the school. I will be staying in the primary school for ten weeks in total.
I made sure that brought my football gear on the first day as I was asked to coach the school football team. My mom approached me with the opportunity and I was hesitant at first because I was already feeling nervous about my first day and how the children would react to me being in the school. I was glad I took the offer in the end as all of the kids were great to me and I really enjoyed coaching them.
In the morning, I was in the Junior and Senior infants room. They spent some time playing with toys which was a very nostalgic moment as brought back the memories of my own time in that classroom. The Junior infants went home at midday and then I took the school football team out for training. I did a few drills with them and they all loved it. After lunch, I was with the 3rd and 4th class. I took them out for PE as well. They played a match for the full hour til it was time to go home. They all thanked me for the day. I was happy to help.
After my day, I was feeling very enthusiastic and sort of lonely as I missed the buzz of the children around. Next week I hope to be left out with more classes as I'd love to get to know the rest of the children.
That's all for now, I'll keep you guys updated!
Odhran