The preceding hour has passed quite uneventfully. I've reflected on the idea of having some kind of utility belt with tricks or stories or talking aids in order to connect with the kids better… perhaps i 'm just looking for an excuse to have a utility belt!
1210
The library has transformed into a child-run stationary shop (I MUST spend less time in the Staff room!!). It is very enterprising and somewhat similar to watching an episode of The Apprentice as the group of children re-arrange each others displays and pluck pricing plans out of thin air - nothing exceeds 20p.
1215
Its Lunchtime. Having been invited to lunch by one of the boys earlier i go to the school hall to find him. I can't so i decide to sit with some children and move through the hall. I manage 1 table out of 36.
1245
Second sitting and my lunch date arrives - all the other children are really jealous. We have some great chats mainly about food and birthdays, we also play wink murder …this includes a new twist on the game where the inspector is also the murderer: surprisingly this works quite well
As the hall empties i get chatting to three girls on another table, they have decided to run a cake stall to raise money for me - God bless them :-)
At the end of lunch i help the dinner ladies tidy but get asked to leave for being too "efficient"!!
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