The holidays are in sight. But before students (and teachers) can flee the school for the long summer break, they can take pleasure in those last few weeks in school.
Traditionally, this is a time of quizzes, films, present-giving and thank-you cards – as well as an opportunity to do some last-minute admin and learning, of course. To capture what teachers love about the end of term, we’ve gathered their views:
1. Thank-you cards: concrete evidence that teaching spelling and grammar has paid off.
@GuardianEdu @GuardianTeach the fact that you and the students have reached the end and can recharge. Thank you cards are also nice. 😊
— Debbie Fisher (@historytiglet) July 13, 2015
2. Finally, some time in the year to put away your lesson plans and reflect upon the growth and development of students.
@GuardianTeach I love honoring the relationships we've built and the growth we've seen.
— Bill Ivey (@bivey) July 13, 2015
3. Although, as ever, there’s always some last-minute admin ...
@GuardianTeach The cleansing feeling of chucking, recycling and tidying everything in my classroom.
— Otters (@Elsie1285) July 15, 2015
4. But don’t worry, it’s interspersed with fun activities and trips that show students you’re more than just an automated teaching bot.
@GuardianEdu @GuardianTeach Activities week-doing s'thing different, showing kids you have interests beyond your subject (& awesome trips!)
— Mim Monk (@mim_monk) July 13, 2015
5. And that, given half the chance, you can show you’re actually pretty fun.
@GuardianTeach To be able to share passions outside of my subject! #endofterm pic.twitter.com/FsvlwrK1D3
— Fifi (@FifiK1983) July 14, 2015
6. Then there are the quizzes!
@GuardianTeach I love @Quizalizeapp, because I save time in assessments. It's great!
— claudia castañeda (@clauss1011) July 14, 2015
7. Oh, and presents (even if this does mean a stockpile of mugs)!
@GuardianTeach Another world's best teacher mug!
— Jude Temple (@jjudijjude) July 14, 2015
8. It’s also the only time of year you can safely give yourself a firm pat on the back.
@fkilgour @Miss_Wilsey @GuardianTeach I love the end of term celebrations and reflecting on how hard the pupils&staff have worked all year
— Beth (@BMcAteer1) July 14, 2015
9. And then head to the local hostelry for some refreshment.
@GuardianTeach Pub.
— Steven John Ruffhead (@StevenJRuffhead) July 13, 2015
10. Then there’s the even greater sense of relief that comes with no more rising at 6am, no loud bells and no more deadlines.
The feeling of relief that soon they'll be no children, blissful silence, no 6am wakes, no loud bells, NO WORK BABY😊 https://t.co/vGQoxRbTr0
— Shelly (@Shelly2_5) July 13, 2015
