Work Immersion Diary - Day 6 (Memories to Keep)

Hello, everyone. What's up? I'm back with another immersion diary for you to read. Hive a nice day! 😁

I arrived early in the morning and immediately began working on the tasks assigned to me. The first thing I did was compile the necessary information, including the elementary and high school population as well as the total number of teachers. After organizing those details, I continued working on my immersion portfolio to make sure everything was properly documented. As the morning progressed, Kim and I walked around the campus to finalize some of the information we still needed for our compilation.

After lunch break, I prepared myself to return to the classroom. A few minutes before 1:00 p.m., I went back because I was assigned to handle two consecutive classes. At first, I felt a little sad since it was my last day handling Grade 8 students. However, I reminded myself that this was a good opportunity to end my teaching experience with them on a positive note. I tried my best to manage the class well and deliver the lesson clearly.

Knowing that it would be my last day with them made the moment feel emotional. Some students expressed that they were disappointed because they still wanted me to teach them more. A few of them even asked for a class picture, which honestly surprised me because some of them once told me that they were not very fond of me at first (because I talk more like an intimidating lawyer, not a teacher 😅). Hearing their words and seeing their reactions made me realize that even small efforts in teaching can leave an impact on students.

After finishing the two class sessions, we took a formal class picture together to capture the memory. Later, I went to the principal’s office to continue helping with the compilation of documents and other remaining tasks. At exactly 4:00 p.m., I returned to the classroom once again to speak with the students and properly say goodbye before the day ended.

Overall, the day felt bittersweet for me. It marked the end of my time handling the class, but it also reminded me that the experiences I gained during this immersion were meaningful. Even though my time with the students was short, I am grateful for the lessons, memories, and connections that were formed along the way.