Mel (& Paul) Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 For all the teachers on the forum: 'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the school Not a pupil was silent, no matter what rule. The children were busy with paper and paste; The mess that they made with it couldn't be faced. The teacher half frantic and almost in tears, Had just settled down to work with her dears, When out in the hall there arose such a clatter up sprang the kids to see what was the matter! Away to the door they all flew like a flash; The one who was leading went down with a crash. Then what to their wondering eyes did appear But a green Christmas tree! (To decorate I fear!) When the teacher saw this, she almost grew sick. She knew in a moment it must be Old Nick! She ran to the door (all her efforts were vain) But she shouted, and stamped, and she called them by name; "Now Tommy! Now Sandy, Now Judy and Harry! Stop Billy! Stop Robert! Stop Donny and Sherry! Now get to your places get away from the hall Now get away! Get away! Get away all! As leaves that before the wild hurricane fly The pupils, pell mell, started scurrying by. They ran to the blackboard and skipped down the aisle; Their faces were shining and each had a smile. First came a basket of popcorn to string Then came the Christmas tree (menacing thing). As the tree was brought in there arose a great shout; The pupils were merrily romping about. The state they were in could lead to a riot; The teacher was sure, if allowed, they would try it. Her nerves how they jangled! Her temples were throbbing! The rush of her breath sounded almost like sobbing! The lines of her face were as fixed as a mask; It was plain that she didn't feel up to her task. The look in her eye would have tamed a wild steer, But the children ignored it; they did every year. A tear from her eye and a shake of her head Soon led me to think that she wished she were dead. She spoke not a word but went straight to her work, Strung all the popcorn which broke with a jerk. But at last it was finished and placed on the tree; Then came the bell and the children were free. Their shrill little voices soon faded away And peace was restored at the end of the day. As she looked at the Christmas tree glistening and tall, She smiled as she whispered, "Merry Christmas to All" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I guess that sums up most schools at this time of year karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellekatz Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 I've forwarded it to all my colleagues at school on their last day of term (ha, I finished on Monday!!) . They will love it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Thanks Mel much appreciated & v accurate!!!! Hurray this term is over - ok im still at work but there are no kids about now and you could hear a pin drop!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Great! I broke up on friday otherwise i'd have stuck it in the staff room for all to see - they'd love that! The little 'dears' were high as kites the last week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Great! I broke up on friday otherwise i'd have stuck it in the staff room for all to see - they'd love that! The little 'dears' were high as kites the last week! Weeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeeeeee, heeeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Roll on this time tomorrow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Annie you are having me on you dont break up til tomorrow??? When do you go back?? We are straight back in to teaching on the 3rd so dont even get 2 full weeks off!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 My oh broke up today, they go back on the 8th! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 My oh broke up today, they go back on the 8th! That is so not right, he is very lucky!!!!! Im back in on the 3rd! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Don,t think the children are in until the 10th!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 The youngest two and I broke up today the oldest two tomorrow the youngest back on the 4th the rest of us on 8th karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepe Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Just checked with oh, they all go back on the 10th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Son broke up yesterday, back on the 3rd, daughter broke up on friday (15th) and back on the 4th, but that's only courtesy of an inset day. So the teachers all sound to be having a short break this time. That said with my over-excited little darlings I'd have been quite happy to keep sending them into school until Christmas Eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 That said with my over-excited little darlings I'd have been quite happy to keep sending them into school until Christmas Eve Thanks but No Thanks the kids are wonderful but this term has been a very long one and we are in need of a well deserved rest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Awww, are you sure, they're really not as paint them........ honest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 20, 2006 Share Posted December 20, 2006 Thank you for your very kind offer but i have a large Baileys in hand and intend to keep drinking until the 3rd of Jan im sure you could find a more suitable (sober) person to entertain your children until school starts again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Ok! Do i have the longest holiday? Broke up last friday (16th) and go back Tuesday 9th. Anyone beat that?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 What do you do and how can I do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Private school Mel! It is great holiday wise but you have to teach in term time til 4 or 5p.m plus put up with snotty spoilt kids! (sorry if i have offended anyone who sends their kids to private school Not a big fan of it myself - other then the long holidays of course!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel (& Paul) Posted December 21, 2006 Author Share Posted December 21, 2006 I went to private school but I wasnt a spoilt rich kid. I got ascholarship so was one of the hoi poloi (NO, not borstal before anyone says!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnieP Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 I am now very unhappy. Marching through today with 30 little darlings, then training day tomorrow....... Back on the 8th. I'm putting in for a transfer........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted December 21, 2006 Share Posted December 21, 2006 Annie we could do with some more staff at our place are you interested? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
