Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Term 1 2015

How's it gone so far?

  • Another class of great kids
    • Yes. The class is a group of hard working New Entrant/Year 1 children with a great attitude. All are progressing, some quicker than others but all trying to do their best. Already some stand out as possibly needing learning help with Literacy skills and knowledge and are getting some early lit help from Nic. Some early maths knowledge is not yet showing with some also but with the Maths PD progressing through the year I am hopeful of addressing this. Behaviour wise this class is not presenting any real issues and I feel the IY training I have had is of great benefit to me and the children in the class.
  • Ipads, Ipads, Ipads
    • It's taken a while but we are finally up and running. The children show no fear when using them and are already producing some interesting work that shows and enhances their learning.
  • PB4L
    • Still in it's early stages but can see the benefit of a consistent approach from all staff along with the gathering of data to inform our next steps and overall direction.
  • EIT Candidate Teachers
    • Good to have them on board. They have found the experience informative and rewarding as they begin their journey into teaching. Coming up for them in term 3 is their first practicum where they spend 3 weeks in the classroom.

  • A wedding