• My name is Jenna Lynn Rooyakkers and I am 22 years old. I live in George in the Western Cape, and I work as a teacher assistant at a primary school. I have spent a year assisting in grade 1, 2 and am currently working with the grade 3s. I am also an experienced sports coach. 

• Firstly, I have always loved children, and so working with them is fun for me. But the main factor that lead me to wanting to be a teacher, was the fact that I absolutely loved school. I had such a positive school experience, in all areas, be it on the playground, in the classroom, on the sports field, or at school functions and events. So I would love to play a part in ensuring that as many children as possible, have the same positive school experience that I did. I am also an avid planner and organiser, and so the structure and routine of working at a school brings me joy. 

The reason I specifically chose foundation phase, is because if I think back to my school years, the teachers that left the biggest impression were my foundation phase teachers. My memories of grade 1, 2, and 3 are so clear. I feel children are extremely impressionable at those ages, and so I would love to leave a lasting impact on their lives, and also set them up for what lies ahead in their school careers and even life!

• Aside from educations and children, I am also very passionate about sport. I played a lot of sport during school, and still do, and I feel that it encourages hard work, determination, having a fighting spirit, being part of a team and working with other people, commitment and dedication. I love spending time outdoors, surrounded by God’s beautiful creation. I spend a lot of time running in the mountains and in all of the beautiful places that my town has to offer.

I am also passionate about family and friends. Nobody can go through life without an amazing support network, and so I try to be that person to as many people as I can, and also try to ensure that no one goes through life without it. 

• I am a little bit nervous for this module, as I am not experienced when it comes to music. I have never played an instrument or sung in a choir. 

• With that being said, I am looking forward to gaining lots of new knowledge and skills, and hopefully feeling a lot more confident about teaching foundation phase music.