The End of my Teaching Practice at Boston School



Thursday 27, 2025,  marked the end of my teaching practice journey at Boston Primary and Infant
 School. It’s hard to put into words just how much this experience has meant to me. From the very
 beginning, it was filled with so many lessons both for me as a teacher and as a person. My time at
 Boston Primary has shaped me in ways I never imagined.

One thing that stood out throughout this experience was the sleepless nights. Lesson planning was a challenge I didn’t fully expect. There were many nights when I stayed up late, sometimes until the early hours of the morning, working on lesson plans, preparing materials, and making sure everything was just right. And let me tell you, the next day, when I had to wake up early for school and teach those lessons, I would find myself running on almost no sleep, struggling to keep my eyes open. But no matter how tired I was, I couldn’t let that show. I had to give my best to the students, even when my body was begging for rest.

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to say goodbye to my students properly on the last day, so I returned today to make sure I could. The moment I walked into the classroom, I could feel the sadness from the students. They didn’t want us to go. Their faces said it all, and it made me realize just how much of an impact we had on each other during this time. Even though it was the end of our teaching practice journey, it wasn’t the end of the connections we’ve built.

Before leaving, we made sure to honor the reward chart we’d set up with the students at the start. We went back to present the winning group with their well-deserved gifts, and it felt like the perfect way to end our time there. Giving them their rewards felt so rewarding for me too. It was a beautiful moment to see their excitement and smiles.

Leaving Boston Primary feels bittersweet. I’ll always cherish the time I spent there, and I know I’ll return whether for a visit or in some future teaching role. This experience has opened my eyes to the importance of building relationships with students and the impact a teacher can have on a classroom. Though I’m saying goodbye for now, I know that what I’ve learned and the memories I’ve made will stay with me forever.

 

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