Professional Learning 2023 TOD
When coming back to work after a long and exciting holiday it can sometimes feel a little daunting. Admin, meetings, planning and so on. Today we came together and reconnected by sharing our experiences and views in a fun and inclusive manner. We met new staff and grounded ourselves back into the school.
We started our day by sharing our holiday memories/highlights, this was definitely a great way to meet the two new staff members in a lowkey way. The activity gave us all a chance to catchup, laugh and share stories. My favourite activity was the line activity, this involved us all thinking about a key moment in our school experience that had an impact on us. For me, a key time in my learning journey was primary school, when learning was exciting and I felt 100% comfortable. No pressure, no expectations and days full of play. Primary school was a time when there was no reason to ever worry about tests, assessments and exams. Today this reflection reminded me of the importance of making learning a fun journey for the students, a time to ask questions and explore their own interests.
Meeting with the English Department is never a task or chore, instead always a chance to share ideas and basically spend time with people who I share a vision with. We talked about the rich history within our school and the resources readily available to us. I am super excited about 2023 and am looking forward to a fun and productive year.
A few photos from my Christmas holiday - England, Iceland and the USA.
