I left home at 6:30 AM to avoid traffic and get to school early. Living in Devonport means a 35 minute commute around the bay to school. This drive is great, going across the Sky Harbour Bridge and doesn't compare to the stop and go traffic at home.
I arrived, settled in, found the person that assigns keys and organized my first lessons.
Monday, Wednesday and Fridays start with 10 minute staff meetings or "briefing". I was quickly introduced to staff by Principal Shea and then the two Assistant Principals spoke. Next it was off to meet my students in each of my classes.
Classes went well. Students liked that I was from a town only 45 minutes from where Justin Beiber grew up and two hours from where Drake first started singing. I teach four math classes; Year 9, 10 and two 12s.
At lunch I walked around the campus and snapped these pictures.
Onehunga HS is built on the side of a hill with many different buildings "blocks". There are many exterior hallways between buildings. Most of my classes are in rooms in B Block.
After school we had a professional learning staff meeting to review the student course selection process so next year's schedule can be created through student choice.
While all this was happening, Lynn was registering the kids into school and buying their uniforms, all without a car. After a long day, the kids are set for their first day at Belmont Primary and Belmont Intermediate Schools...
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