'Oh, the places you'll go'... it's hard not to smile when reminded of the rhythmic words of Dr Seuss. Whilst he may be considered crazy by some, outrageous by others, there is a bold message which can be taken from his books, a message that may be interpreted differently depending on your … [Read more...] about The Wisdom of Seuss
Education
Life Skill of Learning
This afternoon in Stage 4, I had one of the most interesting and fulfilling conversations with two Year 7 students. Both boys were working on some English assessments which are linked to the book they have been studying, 'Lockie Leonard'. They were both deep in conversation about their … [Read more...] about Life Skill of Learning
NAPLAN
Last week I supervised the college's National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy, NAPLAN. It makes some teachers shudder and some students break out in a sweat. As a teacher, I believe assessment is necessary. It’s necessary to support the ability of teachers to focus on areas of need … [Read more...] about NAPLAN
What a Teacher Makes
Since completing my teaching degree five years ago, I have found it very interesting to hear a lot of different opinions about my chosen career. When people have asked me what I do and I’ve told them I’m a teacher, I’ve received a mixture of responses. Some of the most common replies to “I’m a … [Read more...] about What a Teacher Makes
Stage 2 Explore Growth Mindset
I have looked forward to exploring Growth Mindset in the classroom since I first heard about it last year. As I began to look into the many different facets of Growth Mindset (and noticed that a lot of concepts were quite complex), I started to wonder how it could be taught most effectively in a … [Read more...] about Stage 2 Explore Growth Mindset
15 Spots Left!
It is true, there are only 15 positions left for Year 7, 2017. During our first term, we have held four trial days and one Information Day, with prospective families from across the Central Coast, Sydney, Newcastle and even the Mid North Coast of NSW attending. After only three years in operation, … [Read more...] about 15 Spots Left!