Today was my external observation by the Head of Maths at another school. I wasn't that nervous but didn't feel like I was that well prepared. When the time came, I was pretty much flawless. It all went according to my plan, the class responded and the observer was very very complimentary. My first "Very Good" rating. One specific thing he said has stayed with me - "the children wanted to do well for YOU". I was on cloud nine for the rest of the day.
I was invited to the Christmas Tea at the boarding house so popped down there for a mince pie. It's a very small boarding house with about 30 kids in it. I got a guided tour and it didn't seem that different from my own experience of boarding for 10 years. I will offer to help there as I have an inkling of what it's like for them.
