It’s been a long time between posts because I have been distracted lately. I’ve been getting regular casual teaching work at a local school, my oldest child has moved back home, I bought a new car, and my graduation day was last month.
Graduation day was quite warm and myself and many of the other graduands were sweltering in our academia clothing as we waited outside the hall. We all felt very special when the audience stood as we entered the hall behind a kilt-wearing gentleman playing the bag pipes. At the beginning of the ceremony we were instructed by the Vice Chancellor to ‘turn our tassels’ and I’m sure we all felt a sense of pride that we had achieved something very special.
The ceremony was long and drawn out for many of the family members who came to offer their support and congratulations. Towards the end of the ceremony all of the graduands were asked to stand and recite a small thankyou message to the audience. We thanked our families for all of their support over the previous four years and many of us had to wipe away tears. I am extremely grateful for the support of my family. Studying for my degree was extremely challenging and I often wonder how I was able to make it through. I know that my family endured a tired, absent, and often cranky mother and wife. I feel that I am still recovering from the challenges of university study eight months later. I put a tremendous amount of time and energy into my degree and my academic results were very pleasing, so pleasing in fact, that I was awarded the University Medal. A great honour for me considering I barely passed my Higher School Certificate back in 1984.
Congratulations once again. I’m so thrilled to hear that you’ve picked up some casual relief teaching. I hope that it will eventually lead to full time work for you.
Thanks so much Marie. So do I. I would dearly love to have my own class.
Congratulations!!!!
Thanks Julie