A teacher is someone who provides education to people, someone who teaches and instructs. Yes I do this in my daily work but the role of a teacher has shifted somewhat throughout the years. A teacher is so much more than that person who simply stands in front to the class and instructs their … [Read more...] about The Value of Mentoring
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Shaping the future
I am going to start this weeks blog with a quote from Nelson Mandella. After all the ordeals and years of standing up against the regime his simple conclusion was that "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" As a teacher at IFS I feel privileged to help … [Read more...] about Shaping the future
It’s Go Time……….
So term 2 has commenced after a refreshing break where batteries were charged and focus re-set. The pupils are motivated in the classroom and all seem eager to get stuck into project4. This term will have a 9 week project continually running that will incorporate maths, history, pdhpe, science, … [Read more...] about It’s Go Time……….
Welcome Back
Three weeks of college holidays have flown past mostly due to having spent time in Australia with my dad who took his first ever flight at the age of 65! We had not seen him for almost 3 years so it was a really special to have him here and enjoy his grandsons. Trying to squeeze in as much as we … [Read more...] about Welcome Back
Term 2 – Already!
I so enjoy meeting those relaxed and happy smiling faces of students after a holiday break and clearly, - our team is looking in fine spirits. Yep, it’s term 2 already, and we’re up and sprinting! Australia History is our present topic in the High School, as a lead-in, the students watched a … [Read more...] about Term 2 – Already!
R & R
R & R In contemplating the end of Term 1, I wondered how everyone could make the best use of their holiday break. My answer; rest and relaxation - a critical and integral part of any training regime and athletic success, and for that matter, any success. If consistent and sustained hard … [Read more...] about R & R