Standing on top of my world, looking over peaks And valleys. Where I am is what I see, but what Awaits in the valleys, out of sight? Could I sneak A peek, gain an insight? Even a small snapshot Would be helpful as a career in teaching awaits. Training complete, time to step into the unknown And be responsible for my first class, to motivate Thirty children, to observe how much each will grow My challenge to make learning relevant and fun, To ensure each child is engaged in activity, Learning opportunities for everyone, Upholding the principle of inclusivity.
Yes, sixty years have passed since that time in ‘sixty three, Forty years in schools plus ten in University.
Bill Edmunds 