Whow, what a whirlwind year so far! Getting the office up and running, fielding all the questions and trying to anticipate what needs to be done has been extremely challenging at times but well worth it. It is wonderful to look out my office window and see the joy and excitement on the student’s … [Read more...] about Whirlwind
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Turns out accuracy is important
We are coming to the end of our project 'Is accuracy really that important?' and the students have spent a lot of time preparing their events (surprisingly all football events). Over the last week they have used 'credit cards' to purchase stock, stadiums, players, refs and everything needed to … [Read more...] about Turns out accuracy is important
Ask Paul – Week 2 blog by Andre Gumprecht
No one could have predicted the results of the first-leg semi-final matches of the 2013 Uefa Champions league. Not even Paul the Octopus. No one saw it coming–at least not to the extent of the complete overhaul of two of the greatest football clubs in the world in the past 14 years (both of them … [Read more...] about Ask Paul – Week 2 blog by Andre Gumprecht
Homework?!
Welcome back to Term 2. I apologise for not blogging last week, I have been unwell, but am on the mend. I just need to take things a bit easy. Towards the end of last term and the start of this term, I have received emails from parents asking questions regarding homework and the need to issue … [Read more...] about Homework?!
Is accuracy really that important?
We have just made our way through week one and are nearly coming to the end of week two. Where is the time going? I had a truly amazing and well deserved break but must say that it was also really good to get back to see my students smiley faces. This Term has seen us delving into the world of … [Read more...] about Is accuracy really that important?
In the Pursuit of Health, Knowledge and Understanding
I remember watching the movie ‘Rabbit-Proof Fence’ some years ago; I was horrified when I realized that the taking of aboriginal children from their families had occurred when I was a child growing up in Melbourne. While this action was happening a long way away from where I’d lived, I couldn’t help … [Read more...] about In the Pursuit of Health, Knowledge and Understanding