It's been a while since the final exams—an experience I'll never forget and hope not to repeat. However, this blog isn't about exams; it's about what happened right after. The final exams in AEP had been graded during our break, so the results weren't much of a surprise when we returned.
Entering the classroom, we were welcomed by a new face, a new friend, and a new challenger. Comparing this situation to Scrabble wouldn't do justice, but at this point, the boys had essentially given up. As expected, it was a new girl—Kirani, a 15-year-old from Indonesia. A familiar background, reminiscent of a friend who left us in grade 9. She seems friendly and a great addition to the AEP crew!
Of course, she needs time to settle in and get accustomed to our activities, particularly one that stands out as the most challenging in this class—essays. Notorious for its difficulty, it has posed a challenge for us, and it might be the same for her. However, we don't know for sure. Interestingly, I overheard her mention in physics class that she enjoys journaling—a surprising hobby for both me and even the teacher. I believe she might work wonders when given an essay; that's my expectation, at least.
Furthermore, we were assigned an essay on our second day back. Not the usual bar graph or chart, but a process diagram explaining how energy is produced from waves. It was a bit tricky, as I hadn't delved into this topic before, maybe just in a few science exams. I was surprised, though; it seemed slightly easier than dealing with graphs. That's my initial impression, but Miss might have a different opinion when she evaluates my essay.
Besides essays, we had another activity this week—Squaredle. As mentioned before, it's the new hurdle, and it's become quite prominent now. Kirani took on the role of the game master, struggling a bit at the beginning—a shared experience for all of us. We directed her most of the time, but occasionally she contributed words. It was a fantastic session where most of our time was devoted to completing what Diyar, the only student from Miss's grade 9 class, had started. He managed only 10 words, while we achieved around 40+. It was worth it, considering the bizarre nature of the remaining words within our time limit.
Overall, the week was great, with the highlight being the addition of a new student. I hope for more in the future, as more is always merrier. Apart from that, AEP is now in its second season, and I'm optimistic that this season will be filled with wonder and fun. Hopefully, Miss introduces new activities and challenges that bring us lots of entertainment. That concludes my blog! See you in the next one, my friends!
Great blog thanks Janek.
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