Classroom

Finally, after a week of work from me and my amazing TA, my classroom is ready. I've tried really hard to incorporate the EYFS environment into the Year 1 classroom and I'm feeling pretty happy with the result.

Promotion

Today is the first day back at work but this time I'm not going back as just a teacher, I'm going back as Assistant Phase Leader. That's right guys, the job I applied for back in May, I got it! I'm a mixture of terrified and excited all at the same time. I want KS1 to be a success, I'm determined to make it a success. I have one more year in Beijing, let's make it count!
 

Nantian Spa

I've never been to hot springs before. I hate hot baths so I wasn't too sure I would enjoy it.

Shooting Range

The only time I have been to a shooting range was in Thailand when I completely kicked Paul's ass. Being ex army, he was mortified so this was his chance to get his own back. Shooting a gun has never exactly been on my bucket list or anything but I loved the idea of kicking Paul's ass for a second time so I was most definitely up for it!

Water Fun

What a day! Lying on the beach, sweating our asses off, we decided it was time for some water fun to cool down. I've always wanted to have a go on a jet ski so I was so excited and I absolutely loved it! Ok, so I was a little bit terrified at the same time but it was great fun!

 

I was a little wary of the banana boat as my only experience of one was in Spain when I was a child and let's just say it wasn't a pleasant experience. After being tipped into the sea numerous times while a bunch of guys tried to climb onto the boat, I cried and ended up being taken back to shore on the back of the jet ski. So naturally, I was a little worried as I'm not sure I could pull of the tears at 28 years old. It was great fun too though, phew!

Yanoda Rainforest

As soon as you mention rainforest, I instantly think of bugs, snakes and all sorts of creepy things that I really don't like! A rainforest is so Paul's thing though so we decided to head to the Yanoda Tropical Rainforest for the day.

Bowling

Can you believe that at the age of 28 I have never been bowling before? So today, we decided to go bowling!