Year 6 in the summer term are bastards to teach
When I was doing supply I insisted with the agency that I wouldn't teach any yr6 classes.
One lot I had (on a Friday afternoon so their teacher could piss about in the hall ignoring the bedlam of her classroom) were set to write a short story - one wisearse said he was going to write about 'Jungle Bunnies' - I stood with my mouth open.

I'm guessing you've tried positive discipline like the marbles in the jar & Golden Time...all of them are great if they're introduced at the beginning of the academic year and the children are familiar with them.

I'd suggest you speak to your SMT and get some support - you don't get paid anywhere near enough to take that sort of stress and hassle from a load of brats.

Good luck!
( chickenlady b3ta's very own Elizabeth Taylor, Tue 12 May 2009, 13:25, Reply)