The first week of school I went to Vancouver Island with our grade 12 class to Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre. I mostly teach grades 1, 7, 8, and 9. So the thought of going on a week long trip with 20 grades 12's that I barely knew did give me some anxiety attacks over the summer (grade 12's are very big and intimidating). But with a little faith and hope I put on a brave face and went anyway (well I didn't really have a choice).
I am happy to report that the trip was so awesome! Not only was the experience amazing but for me it reaffirmed why I love teaching. Students will challenge you, they will push you and test you, but they will also amaze you and delight you in ways you never thought possible. I truly enjoyed getting to know our grade 12 class a little better and am so inspired by what great people they are. Once we warmed up to each other we had a great time.
They were 5 really long days, 2 flights and 2 nauseous 6 hour bus rides and I was exhausted when I came home but we did some really cool things and it was an awesome learning experience for our students. I have a lot of photos but I will only post the ones without students in them for privacy issues. Enjoy!
Tree stacks on Brady's Beach
The Alta going out to do a sea dredge.
We saw 2 black bears on the shore while we were in a boat thankfully!
Stellar and Californian Sea Lions.
We missed you and are so glad that all went well. You are an amazing teacher and your students shall remember you always. Love you.
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