Weekly Reflection
Week 5 (11 August 2025 – 16 August 2025)
Day 1 (11/08/2025)
The week started with a vibrant and meaningful celebration of Sanskrit Day. The morning assembly was entirely conducted in Sanskrit, which made the experience truly unique and enlightening. Though it was slightly longer than usual, it highlighted the richness and beauty of the ancient language. Because of the extended assembly, I only had about 30 minutes instead of the usual 40 to handle my first-period class. Even with the reduced time, I ensured that the students remained engaged and that the learning objectives were met. The day also felt incomplete as our peer, David, could not attend school due to a family funeral. His absence was noticeable, especially during group activities and our regular peer discussions. Along with this, I carried out my regular classroom duties and school responsibilities as usual.
Day 2 (12/08/2025)
This day unfolded with unexpected but meaningful experiences. Although I had no regular class as per the timetable, I was given a substitution period, which gave me another opportunity to interact with students. The highlight of the day was the special lunch menu—a delightful spread of vegetable fried rice, boiled egg, salad, and vegetable kuruma. Sharing this meal with peers and teachers brought a sense of joy and togetherness. Later, we joined Sajeev Sir in organizing a Mathematics Quiz for the students. It was exciting to watch students participate enthusiastically, showing both teamwork and competitive spirit. In the evening, we attended a staff meeting, where emotions were mixed. The work experience teacher offered us a small treat to celebrate his promotion transfer to Wayanad. The meeting also emphasized preparations for the upcoming Independence Day celebration, adding to the sense of responsibility and anticipation.
Day 3 (13/08/2025)
This was a relatively calm and routine day. According to the timetable, I had a class with 8A, and I delivered my lesson smoothly. The students were attentive and responded well, which gave me confidence. Apart from that, I continued with my daily responsibilities in the school, which by now had become part of my natural rhythm as a teacher-trainee.
Day 4 (14/08/2025)
The highlight of the day was the School Parliament Election, which turned out to be an inspiring and futuristic experience. What made it even more remarkable was that the election was digitally organized by a student, Robin Biju of Class 10. His technical skill and initiative drew appreciation from everyone. The election process was also monitored by police officers, which brought an added sense of formality and responsibility to the occasion. Students first voted for class leaders, and then the elected representatives voted for higher positions. By the end of the day, Robin Biju (10B) was declared as the new School Leader, and Niranjana (8B) as the Chairperson. This democratic experience gave students a sense of responsibility and ownership in school affairs.
Academically, I used the day to conduct my diagnostic test, handing out printed question papers to the students. Though I didn’t have regular teaching hours, I also handled a substitution class, making the day productive overall.
Day 5 (15/08/2025)
This was a day of patriotism and celebration. We arrived at the school by 8:30 a.m. to take part in the Independence Day program. The event began with the flag hoisting ceremony, filling the atmosphere with pride and reverence. This was followed by a series of performances by students—including patriotic songs, dances, and inspiring speeches—all of which reflected their love for the nation. The program concluded around 10 a.m., but the spirit of unity and freedom lingered throughout the day. Being part of such a celebration as a teacher-trainee was a moment of honor and responsibility.
Day 6 (16/08/2025)
Today was a Saturday, but it was treated as a working day with Friday’s timetable. According to my schedule, I had two periods in the morning, which went smoothly. In the evening, we joined the teachers in preparing classrooms for the upcoming Onam examinations by arranging benches and sticking register numbers. Since the Onam exams were about to begin, our teaching practice had to pause, and we would be returning to our college to attend regular classes. It felt a little emotional bidding goodbye to the teachers and students, though they warmly invited us to join them again for the Onam celebrations.
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