LEIGH
So do you think this will
be a suitable quiz for our
students?
Leigh points to a sheet of paper on the coffee table while Brenda sits looking out of the break room into the office beyond, which is buzzing with life. Aisha nods.
AISHA
Sure, sounds fine with me.
They look to Brenda who turns back to the group and immediately reaches out to touch Leigh's shoulder.
BRENDA
You seem very stressed today
Anna. Are you okay?
Leigh smiles tightly as Aisha furrows her brow in confusion.
LEIGH
Yeah. I'm fine. I've just
got a lot on my mind.
BRENDA
Are you sure? You just don't
seem like yourself.
LEIGH
Well, I'm a bit hot in here
today but I'm not stressed.
AISHA
So, Brenda, do you agree with
Leigh and me that this quiz is
appropriate?
Aisha looks at her watch as she speaks. Leigh writes something on a note pad which is lying in her lap.
BRENDA
Yeah. It's fine.
LEIGH
So, the other thing I wanted to
talk to you about was the issue
of the writing project that the
students need to complete. I
was thinking about what you
said Brenda and feel it's best
if each teacher decides how best
to approach the work with their
class rather than me dictating.
BRENDA
That's what I was meaning when
I spoke to you about this
yesterday. I didn't mean you
needed to change anything or add
anything to what we already have
in the syllabus. Anyway, if we
teach the lesson comparing
the two buildings that we have
coming up with a focus on the
project then that will be
enough for the students to work
with.
Aisha and Leigh nod their heads in agreement.
LEIGH
Well, that's all I wanted to
talk to you about so I guess
we're done.
BRENDA
Are you absolutely sure
nothing's bothering you Anna?
LEIGH
No, I'm fine.
BRENDA
Okay.
LEIGH
Thanks then guys. I'll send
you the minutes tomorrow for
your signature.
Aisha, Leigh and Brenda all get up and exit the room.
BRENDA
I'll meet you in the restaurant
for lunch Aisha. Bye Anna.
Brenda turns and waves at Leigh as she walks away. As Brenda nears the office entryway ANNA walks into the break room towards her.
BRENDA
Hi, Anna.
Anna smiles at Brenda as she walks past and then immediately bursts into laughter along with Leigh who holds back in the room. Leigh moves towards Anna.
LEIGH
D'you see what I mean?
Leigh shakes her head with a smile as she walks away into the office leaving Anna laughing alone in the break room.
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