Hello Everyone!
I have created this blog to keep in touch with Brown School teachers, parents, students and other friends to share my teaching exchange adventures this year in England!
I made it across the Atlantic Ocean safely on Aug. 22nd which gave me a couple of weeks to explore the beautiful and historic city of Canterbury before school started. To begin, I have a magical view of the world famous Canterbury Cathedral from my kitchen window and I get to walk through the West Gate each day on my way to school which is actually part of the original city wall built back in 1375 to surround and protect the city of Canterbury. I have been visiting old castles and churches, learning more about the Canterbury Tales, admiring the narrow streets, quaint shops and picturesque countryside. I have been biking on the Crab and Winkle Trail which leads to the seaside and I enjoyed my first traditional cream tea within the first week. :)
I started teaching at St. Peter's two weeks ago and have been enjoying getting to know my new class of Year 4 students. The staff are all very friendly and supportive. I have been learning how to deliver lessons on the interactive whiteboard in my classroom and I have been teaching my students lots about Canada! Everyone has been so welcoming which is wonderful.
I hope everyone has gotten off to a great start at Brown this September, I think of your smiling faces often!
More news soon!
Miss. Hirsch
