Well, it’s been an amazing summer, but now it’s time to get back to blogging.
I have spent all summer lifeguarding and instructing at the local swimming pool. The weather could not have been better and I don’t think I’ve ever been so tanned in my life! The kids at the swimming pool were amazing as well. I had such a blast getting to know them all.
I also had an opportunity to spend the summer with my family, something I haven’t done in a long while. My nieces and nephew have grown so much and it was great to finally spend some real time with them.
But, enough about MY summer. I hope all the kids I instructed this summer felt that they learned a lot. I had the privilege of teaching Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross, the lifesaving programs that qualify young people to be Junior Lifeguards in Saskatchewan. 
We had a full week, spending at least 8 hours a day together going over First Aid, removals, Spinal Injury Management, CPR, fitness challenges and SO much more. I am proud to announce that all my students passed both exams and are now excited to work at the swimming pool next year, which is good news because the whole town is buzzing with excitement over a new swimming pool. So much so, that our efforts made the front page of the newspaper!
In other exciting news….
I am moving to London, England in five days. I’ve been working with Impact Teachers and I am going over with the aim to find some teaching work in the British school system. I have a feeling that September will be mainly interviews and touring with the occasional interview. It has already been quite interesting looking into the difference between the system in the UK and Canada. I’m not sure what to expect,
but I believe that any experience is valuable. Preparing has not been so easy, I have no idea what to take with me. My parent’s extra bedroom is a disaster zone thanks to my half-packed suitcase and all the items I’ve strewn across it with the hope they’ll all fit in my bag.
I will keep everyone informed about my travels via this blog. By next week I’ll be in a completely different country, experiencing an entirely different culture. Words cannot explain my excitement.
Until next time,
Julia
