Observation at Esquimalt

My observation was quite successful. The teachers and staff were very welcoming in every regard. In the first week I tried to make good contact with my sponsor teachers (of which I have 2 for P.E. and 1 for socials).
Also, I tried to get a good grasp on how the PE program is run. It is different than I expected. There are only 4 PE teachers in total, few classes, and limited resources. There are 3 jr. boy classes (grade 9 and 10 together). 3 jr. girls classes. One grade 11/12 class. 2 senior leadership classes. One fitness class. And one block that is for the curling academy. That's only 11 blocks of gym. Also, there is only one field and one gymnasium that can be divided in two. Sharing of equipment is also done in a strange manner...as there is not much sharing. Each teacher has their own pinnies and their own goalie gear. There are only 7 footballs, 2/3rd's of a basket of basketballs. Same with volleyballs. In other words equipment is limited.
As for the students...attendance is a major problem. One of the jr boys classes would only have 12/24 boys show up each day. The jr girls barely participated in thier class. In the leadership classes there were grade 9 girls competing against grade 12 boys. In other words, the whole program seems rather disorganized, but that's just the way it goes sometimes depending on many factors that are not at the teachers fault.

For most of my observation, I tried to see as many different teachers as possible in as many different areas as possible. I tried hard to get my face and name around the school and volunteered to coach the jr boys bball team. I am excited to do my practicum at this school. I feel like I will learn a lot, especially from my socials sponsor who I am looking forward to working with. He has been especially welcoming, and seems very excited to have me.