I'm listening to Kelly Clarkson "Since you've been gone" whilst attempting to plan lessons for tomorrow and next week, and it's taken me right back to my first placement. Probably has something to do with the fact that I popped back to see my mentor and the class I haven't seen since February and it was wonderful. That song reminds me of the school, as during my placement 2 girls were planning the 'warm up' for our PE lesson, and they were in the classroom working out which music to use. They put on that song, and starting singing along at the tops of their voices, oblivious to the fact i was sitting in the corner writing lesson evaluations! It was hilarious, and will stay with me for a long time. "Since you been gooooooooone, yeah yeah!!"

It was lovely to go back and see al the kids - when I walked in the door they all went "Miss B*******!!!!!!" and cheered. I was so chuffed that they remembered me, and even more chuffed that they were so pleased to see me. They were a lovely bunch - challenging sometimes, but I loved working with them. Now here's hoping that maybe they want me back in September...! :)

I'm on the home stretch now.... final placement began on Tuesday. I'm in a school in Fareham, which is a bit of a trek from here, but I'm having a good time. I'm with Year 5, my favourite year to teach out of them all, and they're a real bunch of characters. I can't imagine becoming as attached to them as I did to my first placement kids, but I'm sure it will happen.

I love teaching. Lately I've worried that the constant paperwork and admin might end up pushing me away from the profession, so I must always remember the feelings I'm feeling right now.

And when I'm having a bad day, all I need to do is put on 'Since You've Been Gone' and sing at the top of my voice!