I have returned back to Beijing, ready for the new semester to begin next week. There is always a little apprehension about leaving the UK, partly because I become comfortable in a routine, and partly because I am not sure what the next year will bring. It did not help, the fact that my flights …
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The small things
I made it back to Beijing on Sunday, 20 August, in one piece. There was no calamity, no catastrophe. It went well coming back. I arrived at about 05:30, and went through customs very quickly. I collected my luggage, got on the first airport express train and made it to the campus for my new …
Leaving… and returning
Finishing up the school year often fills me and my colleagues with a certain level of dread. Not because we don't want to have a holiday, or because we don't know how to spend our free time, but because of paperwork. If we are staying in China for another year, then we have to get …
Winter holidays 3 – From Vietnam to Hong Kong
So it was time for me to leave .... I admit I misjudged the timing (again). My flight left at 10.30am, so I reckoned I needed to be at the airport by 7.30am. I told my hotel and we agree 6.50am for drop off. The roads were quiet, though, and the airport seemed close by. …
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Winter holidays – Vietnam Part 1: Arrival
I should admit first of all that I was somewhat apprehensive about my winter holidays this year. Not as much as last year, when I was unsure what to expect on my trips, but just that most of what I planned, I did last minute – my hotels, for example, and my flights were booked …
The Opening Ceremony
No, not the Olympics, nor Paralympics. Each school year, there is an opening ceremony at the school, to welcome new students and staff to RDFZ. Today - the first day of the new school year - saw speeches by the two principals and school dignatories and a showcae of successful student achievements. Ourselves, and our …
And so it begins…
Yes, that's right, the new school year has begun. The last few days have been busy. As grade leader for Senior 1, I've been responsible for planning the first three lessons of the semester, so we can, effectively, hit the ground running. I was pleased that I was able to send around two lessons, pretty …
