Work experience had me up bright and early on Wednesday the 26th of September. I was really excited but kind of nervous too as I had no idea who I would be working with or what I would be doing, I was going to Scoil Mochua Aghards. I think I was most scared of making a silly mistake, or a a bad first impression. I was so incredibly relieved to see that a girl from my school was working there too so I would have a familiar face.
I was given a timetable and I found out I would get to work with every age group in the school which was fantastic. The school has changed so much since I attended, alot of the staff are the same though and that was nice to have more familiar faces. I began by helping out with the art work of third class pupils. I pinned them up and sorted them out into piles. Then I got to really get involved with the pupils when we went to the computer room and I got to help the students with their work.
Throughout the day I got to help with junior infants, second class, and third class. It was great to have that mix too. The end of the day was the best part because I got to really get involved with helping the pupils with their writing and spellings. I left the school in such a good mood and wishing I didn't have to go home at all. I would have loved to go straight back the next day.The staff were so incredibly kind and welcoming, really helpful and always made sure I had something to do.
I left feeling more confident in myself because I got through the day successfully,and , I had more faith in my ability to possibly be a teacher to primary students in the future. I am very excited and enthusiastic for next week and all the other weeks to come, I am really please with how my work experience has gone and I absolutely loved it! :)
