Just wanted to share some pictures of my graduation...although I have done it before for my undergraduate degree this one was all the more special as it was for completing my Certificate of Education, and by golly was it hard work!! It was probably the hardest, most intensive year of my life (as I had been told it would be!) and there were times when I didn't think I would be able to finish it (or I didn't think the pile of essays would get done more like it!) Although I am not working as a primary teacher yet I have an interview on Monday so hoping that I won't be unemployed for much longer...although I did find out today that one of my best friends from the course has an interview for the same job!! Anyway, hope you don't mind me sharing some pictures!! It was a looooong day!!

I was so excited when I heard the graduation ceremony would be in York Minster, it is the most beautiful building...


Here are all the graduates filling the streets


Before the ceremony


with my mum before the service


Not a bad place to graduate in!!




Afterwards, showing off the hood of my gown...it was a looooong ceremony...as you can see it got dark outside!


The minster at night


And finally home with my doggies, phew that was a long day....




and some out takes...the clowns!


soppy harry



and Tilly saying that is enough cuddles for one day thanks!

I actually think I have been in that church, it is beautiful.

Congratulations Emma!! :coolpartysmiley :coolpartysmiley

Eddie and Gus send kisses, to you and Harry and Tilly.

Happy Graduation Emma!! :coolpartysmiley Fingers and paws crossed for you on your interview Monday. Good Luck !!

Congrats on the graduation :clap
You look so nice in your gown and hat
Prayers and paws X here for you interview

Wow Emma what a beautiful place. You look great. I bet it was hard work. :cheersmiley :cheersmiley

Congratulations Emma you deserve it. :clap

York Minster is spectacular! What a great place to graduate! You look like a real teacher in your gown, all grown up & sensible! :laughingsmile I love the ones of you with you doggies though, thats the Emma we know & love. Good luck on Monday hun, we are all rooting for you!! :hugsmiley

Yea Emma... we are so proud of you!!!!!!!

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Well done Emma.
I love York, I'd live there if I could.

Congratulations! I know it was a lot of hard work, but we knew you could do it. And what a beautiful place for your ceremony - breathtaking. I'm sure your interview went well. Keep us posted...

Hi, thanks...yep the interview did go well but I didn't get it :angry: In my feedback she said I had the strongest lesson of the day (we had an observed lesson) and a did a 'very good' interview and it was between me and another candidate...one question let me down apparently, and it is such a small thing I can't even believe it swung it for them but oh well...I'll keep trying...

Oh Emma! Congratulations BIG time!!!! What a beautiful place to graduate, those pictures are gorgeous! Sorry you didn't get the job but as I've said before, there is a special job waiting for you, it will just take a little time to find it. Give those 2 furbabies a hug from us here in Chicago and a big hug for you too!

Lynn, Sunny and JAzz

oh thank you Lynn...I was really down about it all this morning but am feeling great now...I just came back from one of the schools I did my training at (as I borrowed some resources from them for my interview yesterday) and it appears I had a narrow escape with that job...apparently the Headteacher is not very nice as most of the staff had heard 'of' her and a couple had done supply work at the school and said she is a complete nightmare to work for and I was very lucky that I didn't get it! So I had this huge feeling of relief! I have another interview on Thursday although it isn't ideal as it is a job where I would move round lots of classes so isn't really the set up I am looking for...but a job is a job I guess!

See Emma, its a good thing that you didn't get that job! God is looking out for you! The one you are going for next may not be ideal but it may lead you to one that is! Good luck and hugs to all!

Lynn

:whew: LUCKY ESCAPE THERE EMMA!! :laughingsmile Good luck on Thursday. :thumbsupsmiley

Great pics! Wow, that place looks beautiful!! Also, congrats on the graduation!! That's fantastic...and I'm sure you'll get a job in no time!!