What does a support aid do? I wondered as I was introduced to the teaching staff on Thursday. As it stands currently, I am supporting the English Department which is kind of vague because support does not allow me to directly teach students, it just means that most of the time, I will be sitting in the staff room, preparing materials for the respective English teachers. For one, maybe I should embrace the school's photocopier machine and perhaps give it a name too! (Since, the photocopier may just very well be my chummy best friend.)
I slept very little for the past few nights possibly because of the recent meeting I had on Thursday in school. That meeting was indeed long. 12 hours to be more exact.
Perhaps, my role there in school will allow me to understand the mechanics of the school management, the morale of the teaching staff and the general sentiments of the school population. But first, I need to remember how to tie my school tie and more so remember the school song.
Somehow, I feel that what I prepared during the month of November and December to facilitate me in my teaching in the coming week seems rather wasted. Nevertheless, perhaps there is a reason or reasons why I am placed at where I am; reasons which require me to identify in due time.
