I had my GTP interview on Monday, which went very well. I got into the last two, but the school only had one allocated place, so had to make a choice between me and another girl. The head said it came down to one task, reading a story to a group of children. I had 9 year olds and she had 5 year olds. In the end they gave the place to her, as the head said she was a little more 'interactive' with the kids. I think it's very hard to compare reading to 5 and 9 year olds - I read a bit of George's Marvellous Medicine, and tried to get them 'into' it, rather than turning it into a lesson. Ah well! I'm pleased with how it went, and it was good to get in a bit of 'interview experience'. However, the head said she wanted to employ both of us, but without another DRB for me, that's unfortunately not going to happen. She's speaking to a couple to see if anyone's likely to drop out, so you never know!

I really enjoyed my day at the school - the staff and children were very friendly, and I loved reading my story to them. It also definitely confirmed that i want to specialise in Key Stage 2 (although my PGCE is 'General Primary' - just means I spend slightly more time in KS2).

For the last week at school, we've been having 'International Week' - and it's been great fun! Year 1 were studying Hawaii, and literally every lesson this week has had a Hawaiian theme. On Thursday we taught them a dance (from Lilo and Stitch) and yesterday they performed it in assembly - I was so proud! Most of them tried so hard, and they looked wonderful. In the afternoon we had a Hawaiian party, which was great - although I came out of it stained a variety of colours from the food colouring we used in the cocktails! I haven't heard yet whether they need me back after half term - fingers crossed. However, I'm covering for a post of someone who left, so very soon they'll have appointed someone 'permanent'. I've had a wonderful time there - it's hard work, and some of the kids are very violent/disruptive, but I've really enjoyed it and learnt a lot. I'm definitely glad I threw in the towel with my last job - the last 4 weeks have been great!