patience of a saint
I realised today that one of the real strengths of a teacher has to be that when you are feeling rubbish, run-down and just plain ragged – you really need to delve into some ‘magic hat’ of lesson resources and quite simply get on with the job. I can think of plenty of other jobs, where you have got other people relying on you where the show must go on. But how many is there when you are bunged up with the cold (as is half your class) and you have to keep everyone on track acting as a steward of ideal behaviour?
I now look in a new light at all the teachers who come rain or shine always turn up and get on with their job.
