Back to School: Fun with words and extreme weather on the other end of the thermometer

First day of teaching is under my belt. Maxine went to school on her first day in close to -40C and I got to experience school at +40C. Both result in not being outside for the kids. The heat though resulted in loss of power multiple times today. Loss of power for those back home means loss of not only technology, but AC! It was sweaty hot. I was lucky enough to be offered what we call a freeze at afternoon tea time (they don't call them that here though and I can't remember right now what it is they are called).

Today I started to learn some different lingo:
"Where are the rubbers?" (eraser)
" Please check your pigeon hole for the notes to go home" (mailbox)
"Mrs. Bowkowy it is not bathrooms, that is where you take a bath." ( They are toilets)
"Do you want this done with texters?" (markers)
Crunch'n sip (morning fruit/ veggie snack), afternoon tea (afternoon snack) are wonderful.
"Assemblies are fortnightly" (Every other week)
"It is my birthday tomorrow and I am bringing a lolly bag for everyone" (candy).
It is year two not grade two, which I correct over and over again.

Having assemblies outside is awesome! A school of over 1000 students and they we all sitting quiet and listening to the teacher talking.
My class was so excited to have a teacher from Canada. One little sweetie was very proud to let me know what the capital city of Canada was. I think they found me very entertaining today and were more than happy to share the exciting things about Australia and the school that they go to have to offer. I have 27 wonderful students and the most friendly and helpful of staff to share this year with.

It is going to be a lot harder to learn names in uniforms that is for sure. Some I have definitely learnt already :) as you have those few every year that you seem to say more than others.

I was exhausted at the end of the first day, but am ready for the rest of the week (I think) and few good Robert Munsch books will definitely make an appearance this week in my room.

Maëlle had a great day in her first day at her new school. She doesn't know who her teacher is yet as they stay in their old classes for the first few days. She handled the full day very well and has had nothing but good things to say! Can't wait for more exciting times for her as well.