Wednesday Morning, Week 5

Another Wednesday. You should be looking forward to it. At first you were enthused by the possibilities. The middle of the week and only one lesson. So many opportunities. So much you could do. In retrospect that was optimistic.

A lie in to recover from Tuesday. A slow walk through breakfast. Arrive at the school while the first lesson is under way. The staff room is primarily empty. The coffee in the pot is overly stewed.

Both Abigail and Mrs Oversight are giving lessons. You can hear the whisper of their lessons as you walk to your classroom, unlock it and move in. Your office is just as you left it. You sit there working on lesson plans while you sip your strong coffee.

The one lesson in the morning is the Lower Sixth ‘A’ Stream. They are attentive, work hard, now used to the bigger school and its rhythms. They’re also growing accustomed to your teaching style. You genuinely feel like you’re getting somewhere. By lunch time the slight daze of the morning has gone.