Drama Drama

Today there was serious Drama during Drama class.

I was watching a group work on a scene and I had to stop them to give them some feedback. A boy was supposed to fall backwards and when he did, he hit his elbow.

I told him to head to first aid and somehow when he was getting up, one of this group mates ended up on the floor. He looked really still and the boy with the elbow yelled "He's faking, Miss!"

I said "I don't think so - get someone in first aid."

So he runs off and I sit with little Luke and he didn't respond when I said his name. He was really still with his arms almost reaching up and his eyes open wide. I held his hand and said 'Luke, can you hear me?"

He blinked a few times and stayed lying really still. I asked him to put his arms down and he did. I asked if he was ok. And he slightly nodded.

Our First Aid Secretary, Carol, came in and talked to Luke....apparently he had passed out during a class before. I knew he hit his head, so I assumed that's why he was unconscious for a few seconds.

I was holding his hand and I could tell he was getting really warm and upset. I managed to convince the kids to stay with their groups and work while Carol and I talked to Luke. He eventually feels up enough to head down the clinic.

...::: Lunch Time :::....

There is a note in my mailbox to call Luke's mom. I call and she tells me that Luke accused the "elbow" boy of punching him - that's why he fell over and hit his head. I was standing one foot away from them and I didn't see it! I turned my back for one second and this happened. Then again - he wouldn't punch another kid if I was watching....

So I reported the elbow boy....who I learned smacked a year 8 during break time anyways.

I think I handled the situation well.....but come on, lads. Play nice.