WEEK SIXTEEN- Daily Log: Thursday, June 14, 2007

• Today was my last day at my co-op placement, and I am so sad to go. It was really hard for me to go in today because I have become very attached to St. Andrew. It got even harder for me when two other teachers came to give me little gifts. Last night, I made sure to make Thank you cards for all the people who have helped me during my time at my placement (ie. Mme. Mercer, Mme. Colonna, Mrs. Malizia, Mrs. Cekota, Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Esposito, and Mr. Ceelen). I gave Mme. Mercer a gift as well, to show her just how much I appreciate all that she has done for me. I also made sure to buy some candy for the grade six classes I attend regularly. Being at my placement today really made me realize how much I have come to love being here and just doing anything I can to help.


• I went to class today, and they had made me a card with all of their signatures and little messages. I handed out my candy, and they were all very thankful. Some were actually sad to see me go, and this made me feel like I had accomplished a goal. I wanted to make an impact on these kids by being a role model in their life, and the way they reacted to me leaving let me know that I had done just that. The classes were very good today and worked on the activity they had been working on yesterday (le negatif). I walked around the class to help them, and some had made their own cards of thanks to give to me. I also made time to take a picture of each class for my culminating project. I took many other pictures as well today. When class came to an end, I said goodbye to all of the students. This was very hard for me, and I told them that it was a priviledge to be in their classroom, and I thanked them for giving me this opportunity. They responded well, and gave a very heartfelt goodbye.


• During planning time I worked on rolling some certificates for the members of the yearbook committee. I had to roll them so that their name was showing, and them tape them to keep them fastened shut. Once I did this, I cut some white ribbon and curled it with scissors after I had tied it around each certificate.


• It was then time to say goodbye to all of my colleagues. I thanked them all for the experience, and assured them that I had learned so much. It was hard to say bye to Mme. Mercer and I wanted her to know that she is an amazing mentor, and I will never forget what she has taught me over this term. If I become a teacher, I know I owe her a lot of credit. She has been a wonderful supervisor who has had a huge impact on my life- thanks Mme. Mercer! :)