Japan Diaries 4: Week 58
Week 58: December 5 - 9, 2022
Day 399: December 5, 2022
Monday – Rumoi
It’s a windy cold snowy day today. As usual, I’m heading back to Rumoi High School to report for work. I found out yesterday that Hidaka-sensei is infected with the virus hence he would be out for the week. That’s why I was tasked to substitute for some English classes. Regardless, I was not left alone in the classroom as teachers would frequently come in to observe.Here’s my workload for today:
1st period – iPS Cells Paragraphs 1-5 @ 3-35 of
3rd period – iPS Cells Paragraph 1-2 @ 3-46 of
6th period – Letters from a Battlefield @ 2-345 of
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We watched the film Elf during our English Club |
During our weekly English Club, we watched the 2003 comedy/fantasy film Elf. It was a nice timely film to watch as it is almost Christmas.
Day 400: December 6, 2022
Tuesday – Rumoi
Here’s my workload for today:
4th period – Letters from a Battlefield @ 2-3 of Sato-sensei Matsuda-sensei
6th period – iPS Cells Paragraph 3-5 @ 3-46 ofHidaka-sensei Mr. Nicerio
After work, I was picked up by Noboru-san at home and he drove me to Asuka for our English Chat Club.
6th period – iPS Cells Paragraph 3-5 @ 3-46 of
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Kiaya showed me a 2,000 yen bill during the chat club. It was my first time to see one. |
Day 401: December 7, 2022
Wednesday – Obira
Since I was early for my 9 AM attendance, I made a brief side trip to Onishika Itsukushima Shrine to pay respects and make some personal wishes.
From there, I walked uphill for about 15 minutes to Obira Special Needs High School.
Here’s my workload for today:
1st period – Aerobics with the students at the gym
2nd period – Christmas @ 2nd Grade of Okubo-sensei
3rd period – Christmas @ 1st Grade of Takahashi-sensei
4th period – Christmas @ 3rd Grade of Saito-sensei
5th and 6th period – Art Appreciation, we listened to Takeda Eisuke do a one-man concert for the kids.
After classes, I stayed to watch the clubs in the gym. I enjoyed seeing my students play soccer and volleyball. Tom-sensei drove me to the Onishika Community Center where I waited for my 4:42 bus back home.
Day 402: December 8, 2022
Thursday – Embetsu Rumoi
Originally, I was supposed to visit Embetsu Agricultural High School today. However, my JTE Sasaki-sensei had a training to attend so my visit was canceled. That’s why today, I’ll be reporting to Rumoi High School.Here’s my workload today:
1st period – Listening Activity @ 2-345 of
2nd period – iPS Cells Group Activity @3-46 of Matsuda-sensei
After work, my wife and I went on a little date. We headed to MOS Burger to grab some snacks and talk about anything under the sun.
Day 403: December 9, 2022
Friday – Tomamae
TGIF! Today, I’m visiting Tomamae Commercial High School. It’s my 25th visit for the school year 2022 – 2023. For this trip, I’m using my 1-day Moekko Free Ticket. Mike caught the virus hence it’s only John and me who’d tag team for today’s class.Here’s my workload today:
2nd period – Temporary It @ Elective of Hasegawa-sensei
3rd period – Message in a Bottle @ 2nd Year of Hasegawa-sensei
3rd period – Message in a Bottle @ 2nd Year of Hasegawa-sensei
Rumoi River stroll with my wife
After work, my wife and I went on a little stroll along the banks of the frozen Rumoi River.
Overall it was a busy week for me but I'm happy that I got the chance to be the "main teacher" in some classes. I gained more confidence that I could actually do the job full-time if there was an opportunity.
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