I feel so fragile at the moment, like one thing will just set me off. And well, today in my free, my friend was looking for my DT folder (33 A3 pages of coursework) and it wasn't in the cupboard where it lived... She found out that another girl in my class had it. I spoke to my teacher and he said that she wouldn't get any marks if she copied anything but that's just stupid because there is no way that he is going to read 33 pages of coursework that carefully, especially if she had re-worded it.
Anyway I spent my free looking for said girl but didn't find her though a few people knew I was looking for her. I got a text from another friend period 5 saying he had spoken to her and my folder was back in the cupboard but to be honest that's not the point. She had had it for 2 hours, she hadn't asked me and it's my work! She could have photocopied the entire thing in that time!!! I spoke to her after school and she told me that my teacher had said that she could have a look at it to see what she needed to do.
Well I was so angry and frustrated. Largely at myself because I felt unable to say what I thought to the girl and I couldn't stand up to her. I also don't feel able to say what I feel to my teacher. Also, I worked hard on that folder, and it's been finished weeks. Who else has he 'let have a look' at it?! And also he photocopied some of the sheets smaller at the beginning of the year without asking me... It's not his place to do that and it certainly isn't right for people to be taking it out of the classroom, especially without asking me. Sure, I might let people look at it and see what they need to do if I know them and I trust them, even more so if I'm there. But I don't want people copying something I've spent ages on!
This sounds like a really stupid thing to get worked up about in the grand scheme of things but I trusted and respected that teacher. Also, I finished this project weeks ago and have had very little to do in lessons for weeks. They keep extending the deadline which is now tomorrow...and this project is 50% of my AS!!!
I came home so worked up. I didn't have my dinner with everyone else because I was too worked up. Went outside and took some photos, including this, to try and calm down but it didn't work. So I went upstairs and lay under my blanket with my teddies. I then put on my music very loud and walked very quickly to Beavers. Dad has now written a letter to school and I've eaten a chocolate spread apple and done some exercise so I'm feeling little better. But I'm still absolutely dreading tomorrow. DT is the only lesson I have. I am very worried about going in.
Tomorrow is a new day. Everything will work out fine, just be positive. You are perfectly right to be cross at what has happened with your work, but don't let it ruin your evening. And remember that you will still get your good mark, even if she has copied. That doesn't make it right, but it's something good to focus on.
This has an awesome shallow DOF. I hope things get better for you. Many times when I'm upset or agitated, I like to take my camera and go sit in a park or something...by myself or around people that I don't know - it seems to help me settle down. :)
If you've made a fuss about it, and someone turns up with an exact copy of your work, then they'll know who the culprit is immediately. It would be extremely stupid for that girl to steal your ideas.
I don't blame you at all for getting upset! No one has any right ever to look at your work with or even without your permision. That in my rules is cheating! Unfortunately, this situation has not been handled right from the start. I hope you find a way to move on and get some relaxation!
You did absolutely nothing wrong! Your teacher, on the other hand, not so blameless. I'm guessing your father is writing the letter to someone ABOVE the teacher's head, as you are right, that is completely unacceptable. You have many witnesses to what happened, the teacher knows that it was your work, so go in to class tomorrow and turn it in and be done with the lot of them. I'm really sorry this happened to you.
Awesome focus on this shot. Sorry to hear about your day - these things are maddening - I know it probably doesnt' help but you know you did your work the best you can - the teacher knows the score with said classmate. All being fair you'll get the grades you deserve and your class mate will come unstuck, if not this time into the future where the implications may well be worse. Keep your chin up chick, we love your work here - try and rise above the crap
First of all, lovely picture - I really like the focus (I feel like I say that a lot haha) and Second, I think you are perfectly entitled to be upset about this, it all sounds ridiculous to me.
Even when you are upset you take incredible photos. Using art/photography, walking and music is the perfect salve. You have every right to be angry and to feel betrayed. What that teacher did is so very wrong that I'm angry on your behalf and I don't get angry very often. Keep your chin up. I hope tomorrow is a better day.
Naomi I don't know what to say to you, I'm feeling your fragility and I just want to wrap you up in a big hug. I hope your Dads letter has the desired effect and you all get the marks you rightly deserve.
Great photo too by the way.
I think your anger is totally justified - it wasn't right. Good luck in class. I guess the bright spot in all of this is that your work must be good to be of such interest...!
I'm sorry you feel frustrated but you're definitely entitled to feeling the way you do about something like that. I hope nobody has reproduced any of it :/
Things will get better, they always do
i like this picture, and your caption
Nice dof on your photo, BTW.
Great photo too by the way.