The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. I think I underestimated how much the first few weeks at a new school and going it alone would take it out of me! As well as the usual getting to know my new classes and colleagues, I've also been on residential with half of Year 9! … Continue reading Survival of the Fittest
NQT – Nonstop, Queasy & Tired
I did it! I made it through my first week as an NQT! It has been an insanely busy week, starting with an inset, through to a half day with my Vertical Mentoring Group (VMG) and 2 full days of lessons. I have been so tired I struggled to put one foot in front of … Continue reading NQT – Nonstop, Queasy & Tired
NQT Year Resolutions
I've seen a few of these 'New (School) Year resolutions' going around, whether that be blogged or on Twitter (including #teacherpledge by Emma Bell) so I thought I would have a think about my own. I know that this year is going to be hard in 1000 ways that the PGCE wasn't, and easier than … Continue reading NQT Year Resolutions
My Very Own Classroom
So I spent Thursday and Friday last week getting my classroom in order for September. The idea of having my own room, after a whole year of carting things about in folders from room to room, is very exciting. I'll have everything I need at my fingertips and where I want it to be! I've … Continue reading My Very Own Classroom
Top Tips for Trainees
Well, I did it!!! I thought rather than bore you with a huge catch up post, I'd come up with a list of tips for trainees from my own perspective - I know there are a few about already. But before then... here's an assortment of pictures of me and assorted family and friends celebrating … Continue reading Top Tips for Trainees
#ITTChat & #NQTChat meetups
Unusually, this isn't a massive catch up post. Be prepared for one of those in about a week and a half, but today is all about having the details for all the #ITTChat and #NQTChat meetups in one place... There are 3 in total, in London, Birmingham and Leeds, all through the summer. Details on … Continue reading #ITTChat & #NQTChat meetups
It’s been a while!
I feel like I always start these blogs with an apology of sorts for not writing one sooner. It has been an incredibly long time since my last one though, so I am well overdue an update. Part of my reason for my silence over the last month or so was due to serious workload, and … Continue reading It’s been a while!
Checking In
I'm writing this to avoid my 3 week back log on my electronic Standards Profile. But it has been a very long time since I last wrote. I have, once again, had a very up and down few weeks. The Easter holidays were very restful, and I didn't do half as much work as I … Continue reading Checking In
Almost There!
So it's actually half way through my Easter Holidays now - I can't believe it! At this point, I only have 5 weeks left on placement, then 4 weeks of miscellaneous course bits and bobs left. Just 9 weeks of term time, then I am a teacher! My last couple of weeks in school were … Continue reading Almost There!
A Mixed Bag
I apologise in advance, as this blog is not going to be as cheery and positive as my usual ones. I am having a very stressful time at the moment... feeling a little overwhelmed by it all. I am trying to take solace in the fact that many other trainees are in this exact same … Continue reading A Mixed Bag
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