The 12 weeks of probation

Well, you've made it to Christmas! It's been a rollercoaster ride.

Don't read this quietly to your self! Sing it out loud and proud!

On the first week of Probation,
My Mentor gave to me:
A forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the second week of Probation,
My Mentor gave to me:
Two reams of paper!
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the third week of Probation,
My Mentor gave to me
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper,
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the fourth week of Probation,
My Mentor gave to me:
Four calming words,
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper,
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the fifth week of Probation,
My Mentor gave to me:
Five assembly hymns,
Four calming words,
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper!
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the sixth week of Probation
My Mentor gave to me:
Six tips for staying,
Five assembly hymns,
Four calming words,
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper!
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the seventh week of Probation,
My Mentor gave to me
P Seven songs a-singing,
Six tips for staying,
Five assembly hymns,
Four calming words,
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper!
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the eighth week of probation,
My Mentor gave to me
Eight ways of thinking
P Seven songs a-singing,
Six tips for staying,
Five assembly hymns,
Four calming words,
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the ninth week of probation,
My Mentor gave to me
Nine plans for advancing,
Eight ways of thinking
P Seven songs a-singing,
Six tips for staying,
Five assembly hymns,
Four calming words,
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the tenth week of probation,
My Mentor gave to me
Ten lessons for observing!
Nine plans for advancing,
Eight ways of thinking
P Seven songs a-singing,
Six tips for staying,
Five assembly hymns,
Four calming words,
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the eleventh week of probation,
My Mentor gave to me
Eleven standards for meeting
Ten lessons for observing!
Nine plans for advancing,
Eight ways of thinking
P Seven songs a-singing,
Six tips for staying,
Five assembly hymns,
Four calming words,
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper
And a forward plan and a cup of tea.

On the twelfth week of probation,
My Mentor gave to me
Twelve holidays a coming!
Eleven standards for meeting
Ten lessons for observing!
Nine plans for advancing,
Eight ways of thinking
P Seven songs a-singing,
Six tips for staying,
Five assembly hymns,
Four calming words,
Three French pens,
Two reams of paper
A forward plan and a large G & T!

I couldn't have made it this far without support from everyone in my school but especially my mentor, thanks Pauline Copeland!

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