Quirky characters, still finding my feet and a few Dutch traditions by Kay on 22 November 2025 Posted in Teaching As we get further into the school year, I’m feeling more settled and happy in my new job and my new home. It’s all quirky characters, still finding my feet and a few Dutch traditions! It’s lovely and interesting getting to know my class and watching them grow as the year progresses. I’m making new Read More
International teaching take 2! by Kay on 16 June 2025 Posted in Teaching Although job hunting and my interview experiences haven’t been so great of late, I am still not deterred. I am still keen to teach, and with the UK not being considered an option, the international teaching take 2 job hunt continues! The nervous niggles… Although I’m quite excited by the prospect of a new beginning Read More
A staff meeting and a half!! by Kay on 6 March 2025 Posted in Teaching Monthly staff meeting… Once a month we were required, in our contracts, to work until 7 pm. Sometimes this was allocated time in our classes updating displays, marking, preparing resources or meetings within our teaching teams. Other times there were specific things the management team wanted to discuss and inform us about. So it was Read More
Bashful beginnings! by Kay on 7 January 2025 Posted in Teaching Dodgy cubicle doors… As well as the whole ‘settling in and getting used to routines’ of a new job there’s also the little teething problems. (Or, in my case, bashful beginnings!) Having to push yourself out of your comfort zone when you’re figuring it all out! For instance, other colleagues will help you out (and all Read More
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! As I sit and sip my beer on the sunny terrace, I take a sigh of relief Read More
