Parent Teacher Conferences-Day 1

I think I will take a brief moment to write a bit about the day. This is especially for my fellow teachers who may have experienced parent teacher conferences. Well, I just completed day one of the parent teacher consultations. I want to say that I think it is much easier than the ones in the U.S., though perhaps less informative. I worked hard yesterday to come up with 2-3 targets for each of my students for the rest of the term. Just small things they need to work on. Then today I met with about 8 parents for approximately 10 minutes each to discuss their children and what goals I created for them. The meetings took place after school. It was very casual, and simple. I found myself meeting with some very wonderful parents and was mostly able to express to them all of the important things about their child: both weaknesses and strengths. Of course, I could improve a few things. We have these meetings at each term, so next term there are some things that I have learned this time that I will be able to improve for next term. (My own targets for improvement in the term!) Overall, I made it through afternoon one of my first ever parent teacher conferences and I think it went well in general.

Otherwise, things seem to be progressing well, (oh that still sounds like I am in conference…sorry)! The students are looking forward to the swimming gala and I am looking forward to having Kyoga take the top prize! Go Kyoga!!!