Well, I think I survived my first week! by Kay on 5 January 2025 Posted in Teaching Friday night… Here I am on Friday night, the end of my first full week in my new job, and I am exhausted. But, not quite enough to turn down a well-deserved beer or two with my new colleagues! Changeover… So, reflecting on my first week. It is still very much early days of course! However, Read More
First day of the new chapter… by Kay on 13 December 2024 Posted in Teaching Can’t sleep… It’s Tuesday night, tomorrow will be the first day of term, and as per usual, like most term starts, I can’t sleep! But this time it’s obviously different. After eight years in the same job, the unknowing of what to expect in the morning is freaking me out! I have had no comments or notes about Read More
Lessons in bus etiquette! by Kay on 19 November 2024 Posted in Life abroad Travel cards are a go… Unfortunately, I don’t have a car in Spain and have no intentions of driving here (it’s scary enough as a pedestrian, let alone being a driver amongst scary traffic and also having to be mindful of pedestrians!!). So, my new (and just generally getting out and about) job requires me Read More
Meeting with the new head… by Kay on 19 November 2024 Posted in Teaching Numero uno… So, numero uno of living in Spain. I wanted to give myself a few days before starting work to familiarise myself with my new surroundings. So, I have arranged to meet up with someone from one of the exchange sites I joined in the summer. This particular exchange partner already speaks very good Read More
Bye, bye Blighty! by Kay on 19 November 2024 Posted in Life abroad Last day of term… So, here I am. The last day of term. Sitting in the assembly hall as my name is being called by the head to stand at the front for everyone to say goodbye. I have butterflies and am trembling as I make my onto the stage to join the head. Frankly, Read More
