I have reached the end of my second assessment cycle, which means that my students are taking tests in all subjects. This can be a fraught time for the students as they may be sitting more than one assessment a day. It is important to remember how much pressure this adds.
It is a busy time for teachers too. The assessments need to be marked as quickly as possible after they have been completed. The fact that this half-term is only five weeks long adds an additional pressure, making it one of the most hectic times of the academic year.
In a previous diary entry, I wrote about the changes made to my timetable due to a colleague’s illness. I am now settled into my new routine, but I have only taught some of my new classes a few times, especially those that I share with other teachers.
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