The presents are wrapped, turkey purchased and mince pies made. That means not only that Christmas is almost here, but also that I have survived my first term as an NQT! It’s been a bumpy ride at times but I’m still smiling and have a fantastic report from the head, along with a permanent contract […]
Good intentions and all that.. It’s true to say that I’ve been so busy getting to grips with my class, the teaching world and my first term as an NQT that I pretty much forgot I had this blog. Anyway, my experience so far in one(ish) word? Roller-coaster! I have a very challenging class that […]
Having dreamed of becoming a teacher for as long as I can remember, thoughts of that first day at school, meeting my class and getting to know one another, have been in my mind for many years. However, these dreamy, creative and heartwarming thoughts soon turned to panic, nerves and an underlying feeling of reality […]
At 22 years of age I certainly do not feel old enough to be attending secondary school reunions. I guess I had always imagined them to be just like we have all seen in the many American films; the ugly loner is now a gorgeous model and everyone is competing to show that they are […]
Personally, I consider R.E lessons a great opportunity for exploring new ideas and can be very interesting. No child is too young to ask a question or share an opinion that leads to all sorts of healthy class debates and wonders. Equally, thinking back to some of the R.E. lessons I had as a child, […]
Well, this is it… Four days until my final hand in. Six days until Teacher’s Ball. A week until we move house, leaving Nottingham for good! I’d say life is a little hectic this week but in honesty, when is it not?! My final assignment is written with just those last final tweaks needed- when […]
It’s been quite a while since I posted on here as life has been a little hectic. I’ve just about floated back down from cloud nine over the ecstatic excitement of getting my first job. Well, I say floated.. The realization of feeling seriously unprepared for September and a million “What if?” and “How’s?” rattling around my head […]
Fantastic day at Education Innovation today! http://educationinnovation.co.uk/ It was great to see so many teachers, companies and other professionals passionate about bringing such innovation to the classroom and ensuring children of all ages are digitally prepared for the world. My personal highlight has to be David Mitchell’s @DeputyMitchell seminar Sprogs with blogs. David shared some […]
Apologies, as I have neglected this blog for a little while in all the craziness that has been life of late; degree, masters, makaton, starting supply teaching, arguments with electricity providers, broken showers… I had intended to have a cool, witty title for this post but my brain is still jumping up and down screaming, […]
This weekend has bought two educational trips to explore possible locations for science visits; Think Tank in Birmingham and Leicester Space Museum. Both places really made me think about the value that they bring and the potential for taking a class there when I am teaching. Whilst I think that trips are a really important […]
To teach is to inspire 