Reflecting on my final portfolio I had written at university, I questioned myself once again, "What is my educational philosophy?" Are you ready, because I could go on and on and on. My philosophy as an educator is to facilitate learning and encourage students to engage in a community of inquiry. … [Read more...] about My Philosophy of Education.
High School
The opportunity to do the right thing
Last week I went on the stage 4 camp with Bec and Will. The camp was a blast, full of organised activities and free time to kick a ball. Both staff and students were put through their paces and challenged every step of the way. What stood out for me, was how we can overlook so many everyday … [Read more...] about The opportunity to do the right thing
Feeling Healthy?
I have had the opportunity this week to step out of the open learning space for awhile and start teaching the stage 6 students. We began our second core PDHPE module, Better Health for Individuals. This module runs for the remainder of the term and sees students learning about what health means to … [Read more...] about Feeling Healthy?
Will’s take on college camp
Click here for a few photos of the trip... I had the privilege of participating in the year 7 and 8 college camp at Point Wolstoncroft, Lake Macquarie. Rebecca, Andrew and I shared the group amongst three lodges and I kept watch over 21 students in one lodge named Grevillea. It was challenging … [Read more...] about Will’s take on college camp
Teacher Talk Time
We have all been there. You're in a lesson, coaching session or meeting where the person speaking is not really being listened to. You start doodling or looking at the clock thinking, "Come on, I just want to start..." As a sporty student myself, who often got told that I had "ants in my pants" … [Read more...] about Teacher Talk Time
Stage 4 Camp Update
This week year 7 and 8 have been on camp with Andrew, Will and I. Here are some thoughts from one of our year 8 students: Day 1 - On day one we travelled to camp, we arrived just before lunch. When we had been sorted into our cabins and had lunch we were sorted into our activity groups and we … [Read more...] about Stage 4 Camp Update