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

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

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”

So it's finally half term! As happy as I am to see it, because I am so exhausted, I am also really sad that it has arrived. Friday was my last day at my first placement school, and I am not ashamed to say that there were a great deal of tears. But before we … Continue reading “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”

All the weeks… Because I have been too busy to blog.

God, I don't even remember the last time I sat down to write a blog! The past few weeks have been a total blur of planning, teaching, evaluating, assignment writing and lack of sleep. But I am absolutely loving it. My first block placement is officially over! Its gone so fast, and it's really worrying … Continue reading All the weeks… Because I have been too busy to blog.

Weeks 6 & 7 – A Catch Up Post!

Apologies for not keeping up with my 'one post a week' rule already. Things have been absolutely insane this week, despite it being half term - I have been in uni 3 days this week, started planning and reading for my first assignment and been plannigna whole host of lessons and starters for next week … Continue reading Weeks 6 & 7 – A Catch Up Post!

Week 2 – Primary Placement

So there's week 2 done and dusted too. Time flies when you are having fun! I was tempted to say that I was being sarcastic there, and I half was, but half wasn't. Last week was educational, inspiring and exciting. But it was also chaotic, noisy and tiring. I spent my Primary Placement week at … Continue reading Week 2 – Primary Placement

Week 1 – SO MUCH PAPER! (& an Introduction)

It was suggested to me by the NQT in my department that I start a blog to document my ITT year. She said she did it herself and it's been useful to look back on, for work and nostalgia. So I decided to give it a go. I've started this and my twitter account anonymously … Continue reading Week 1 – SO MUCH PAPER! (& an Introduction)