New levels… new kids… new load.
Yes, finally made it to secondary school. I’ve been wishing the whole year (last year) to be reassigned to the age group I’m more familiar with. Thankfully I got my wish this year, although not without sacrifices.
First, the school is a considerable distance farther from the previous. It’s impractical to walk to and from home. And with the tropical sun making things worse, there’s no way I would even try. Plus, since it’s farther, I need to wake up earlier and ride the 6AM service trip to get to school. (There goes my 630 wake-up habit)
Second, it’s a new crowd, with new rules, and new systems. The group I spent the whole year getting to know, I don’t even see anymore. And the system I have gotten used to, now scrapped. It’s like starting from scratch with everybody. Thankfully, the Pinoys there are also accommodating so they’ve been a steady support.
Unlike the more Filipino-dominated group in the primary level, the more prominent group in the secondary level is made up of Indians. Our overall supervisor is Indian, my immediate supervisor is also Indian. Discipline head is also Indian. But, so far, things are still pretty much okay. I haven’t had any problems with them. And if everyone in that group is pretty much like the ones I knew in the primary level, then I’m looking forward to getting to know them to too.
The kids, on the other hand, are rowdier, more opinionated, hormonal, but are still as engaging as I remember (from the time I taught HS in Pinas). They’re also more versed in English so discussing lessons with them is SO MUCH easier. Although, we haven’t had any tests yet…. we’ll see….
It’s still a good start though. I wish for smooth sailing the whole way… or at least less trouble on the horizon. Hopefully….