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On my last day we enjoyed a morning tea with another placement student. A parent had made me this incredible raspberry crunch cake – it was so good! I really could have kept it all for myself and the family as it would have been such a treat but I added it to the amazing spread of treats and shared it with the crew. I had such a great time with the children and it was so good to be with the 5 year old children as they are so eager to learn. I had created a literacy unit of work and they all were so enthusiastic and engaged in every lesson. My favourite time was bush school at the beginning of the week where we went out and the kids climbed trees and looked for sticks for the fire. Another favourite was choosing time and the children could see what they wanted to explore for an hour or so here is where I found another Hilda fan and we made all the characters out of plasticine.
I cannot believe that it my last unit of study and placement, it has been an incredible journey of growth and I am so happy to be graduating this year. It is a very strange feeling and I feel I have accomplished something so great and meaningful to me, it makes me so happy. At long last, it is time for the next chapter in my journey in education!!