Parents I salute you.
My wee boy is too wee to need home schooled but not big enough to give me a minutes peace !
If you are struggling...here's some ideas !
🤓
#Homeschooling2020
Finally!
After starting this journey in 2017, I am finally permanent to a school.
No more starting over 🙌
After a year together already
@allsaintsrcsec
- you are stuck with me 😊
Baffled by this. After highlighting the fact nearly 2000 teachers in Scotland are essentially on a zero hours contract, some who haven't had a days work all year...the response is we need more teachers? No. Stop training people for jobs that don't exist. Fix the system first!
@Katy_primary97
Your number one priority should be yourself ❤ the school will have other candidates they can offer the role to, take the permanent offer. Why should you live another year of temporary uncertainty just because some middle managers on twitter told you to ? Take the permanent x
I've created a PowerPoint of lesson starters for N5 Crime & The Law based on retro boardgames with a retrieval theme. If anyone would like to use it just let me know 😊getting stuck into making quality resources!
Prelim revision...but make it fun!
Past paper questions sealed in an envelope, pupils select their envelope at random and complete the question in exam conditions.
Will get them to put their answer back in the envelope with no name - hello, anonymous peer marking
@Humanities_KSS
Today is my last lesson with my seniors for N5 at
@Humanities_KSS
😢My class of 4 students with the character of 40 students!
Set them up with study packs to keep them on task for study leave - only 15 days until the exam!
Best of luck! 🤓👍
The return of take what you need 😊
Pupils who haven't got a snack for interval or are in need of a boost can take an item.
Well received last year so had to bring it back from
@allsaintsrcsec
.
@EISUnion
Scotland has thousands of fully trained teachers working in supermarkets and reliant on food banks because there are no teaching jobs available. Scotland doesn't need to train more teachers, it needs to find jobs for those its abandoned.
I genuinely cannot believe its August.
The summer holidays really just fly in, don't they ?
Time to start the checklist- haircut, buy clothes that fit, find tights with no toe holes & buy a batch of nice pens ill lose on the first week 🤓😅
My current S4 class are my first national class to ever go to the exam. So the pressure is on a little!
Today I told them that l just wanted them to focus on getting a pass in the prelim. No pressure for A's- just survive the experience and do their best.
Got this email tonight!
So nice seeing so many teachers being offered permanent roles this week - being celebrated & celebrating themselves 🥳
My time will come! I'm a mere 3 months from finishing a full year in one school with my own N5 class going to the exam. Already such an improvement on last year
Delivery Day ❤️👌
@TPositiveTC
planner number 4 👏
I bought my first one as a gift to myself for passing probation and then for the next 3 years I bought one to manifest another year of supply work!
Planner number 4 commemorates my first year as a permanent part of the team! 😊
The staffing situation for teachers in Glasgow just makes me sad. Looking like another year of unsecured employment, likely general supply, because there's such a surplus of social subjects teachers without jobs. This is just unsustainable.
My S1 classes watched a poverty documentary which showed families relying on foodbanks for Christmas Dinner. For some of them this was their first introduction to poverty & its consequences. They asked me if they could bring in some donations & asked me to help them help others.
I lasted 10 days undercover in the "Us For Them" group before I was rumbled 😅 after teaching some members how council tax works, explaining that one teacher cannot deliver a subject to the whole UK and giving a quick history on devolution- I was outed as a teacher sympathiser 😅
Very Excited To Be Making This Lesson 🎉😍
Two Periods Watching & Note Taking, A Period To Research One Of The Women & Then Writing A News Article About Their Rise In The System.
Cannot Wait To Sink My Teeth Into This With The Pupils 😎
Best of luck to all teachers starting in new schools tomorrow - either as probationers or supply staff like me - even better if you are settling in your perm school.
Wishing all the best to my former colleagues at
@KnightswoodSec
as I start a new adventure with
@allsaintsrcsec
.
Doing job applications today & detailing the short but sweet 7 weeks I spent at
@LochendHigh
. Its a testament to the school that despite only being there a 7 weeks its my favourite school I've ever worked at. Fab staff and fab kids although having my own classroom didn't hurt 😅
A late one tonight to get it done but well worth it!
15x N5 Personalised Study Packs
14x Higher Personalised Study Packs
Mondays Grade Booster Sessions Set To Be Jam Packed 😎
@allsaintsrcsec
First day with
@socialallsaints
.
Lucky enough to have been given a classroom!
Looking forward to putting my stamp on it - gotta figure out where to put my sweetie jar!
Left school with nothing after experiencing what we now call ACE's. Off to college to find subject's like sociology which I ❤️. 4 years at UWS while I worked full time as a retail manager, rejected from the PDGE course twice and when I did get in along came Elijah!
#NoWrongPath
Very proud of these young people today 👏
A wonderful T&T showcase, my first and I'm sure it will forever be a favourite!
Only a few more weeks together- time to get that N5 💪
@allsaintsrcsec
@socialallsaints
If you are going to invest a boat load of cash to ensure a subject is taught to pupils down south - instead of Latin, I can't help but think it should be modern studies.
It's always baffled me that it's not taught elsewhere, bias though I may be, I feel it's fairly important!
@anns1956
@Katy_primary97
She could have interviewed for the permanent job before the temporary. There's a turn around for feedback and offers ?
Shes under no obligation just to take the first offer because its seen as a moral obligation. The permanent job is the secure employment, its a no brainer.
Mocktail Masterclass Completed 👌
S2 made 4 fabulous mocktails as part of their interhouse activity day
@KnightswoodSec
Thank you to everyone who came along!
I need a lie down 😅😴
I've woke up all nervous and jittery about todays N5 exam but as my old English teacher told me - nerves are a good thing, they show you are invested in the outcome, nerves show you care ❤
Got every faith in my candidates but its all feeling very real this morning!
Is it possible to be burnt out 3 weeks into term? 😐
I am absolutely frazzled. The transition from a year of essentially general supply to a full subject specific timetable to knocking me sideways right now.
Imposter syndrome has sunk in.
Send 🧀 jokes and cups of tea please!
2.5 yrs ago I started my 1st teaching placement at Rosshall Academy
My PT there recommended a book to me, my first bit of professional reading as a teacher.
Poverty Safari - Darren McGarvey.
Tonight I'm sat here telling my N5 class to read it after
#bbcqt
.
A nice bit of symmetry!
Tomorrow is results day!
This year I sent my first ever cohort to the exam- exams had been cancelled since my probation year.
So my S4 class last year will forever be a special one for me. I've got everything crossed for them that they get the results they deserve tomorrow 🙌
@APBfinished
@STVNews
Teachers work more unpaid overtime than any other profession. This is widely reported. Larger class sizes, lack of resources, no time for development or marking, huge percentage of teachers unable to find work even casually. Our working conditions are their learning conditions
The day before the Modern Studies exam...
Thoughts & prayers to colleagues now answering frantic questions from N5 candidates about if their role of the FM answer still counts 😅
I've had 4 emails already...
Time for a PowerPoint update!
I benefited today from two great initiatives our school runs.
Firstly the senior barista class brought me a much needed cuppa tea this morning & then our fab S4 boys valeted my car!
All while I taught the day away 😊
Thank you
@allsaintsrcsec
.
Thinking of all our pupils who will receive their results tomorrow ❤️
I've been on both sides of the coin - an S4 pupil pleased as punch with my results and an S5 devastated by them.
The world keeps turning regardless.
What's for you won't go by you 😊
Best of luck 🤞
Nima is new to the school and new to using English. He worked super hard to put together this fact file poster on his new topic- The USA 🇺🇸
Excellent work 🥳😎
I very much enjoy getting to see my name on new resources.
Knowing that I've created content that will be what several hundred pupils experience over the course of their introduction to my subject ❤️ it's a nice feeling 😁😎
I've just seen a factoid in an article that made my jaw drop.
Theres more food banks in the UK than there is McDonalds.
I just can't get my head around it. I have 4 Mcdonalds in walking distance from my home, 2 from my work...it just gives you such a relatable figure...
90 minutes of CPD today after school on embedding anti racism approaches within the classroom.
We've been given so many great resources to access that I've already downloaded 2 of the channel 4 documentaries 😀
I sing the praises of
@LochendHigh
anywhere I go. I spent a few weeks there last year and it's the most welcome I've felt anywhere.
Clear expectations, active behaviour policy, involved staff and pupils who surprised me every day.
This is how you meet learners needs ❤
I’m enjoying the insights from Class Rules
@MrMcEnaney
What a good use of PEF funding
@LochendHigh
to recruit an employability officer! Love that all pupils went on to positive destinations
#ClassRules
#WhatWorks
Positive mindset, positive action.
I am applying for jobs today and I am determined to remain upbeat & optimistic about my chances.
I am a good teacher, someone will see that 😎❤
At the Glasgow Schools Forum today with
@socialallsaints
.
4 of our wonderful young people taking part in a widespread discussion about important new initiatives for Scotland.
Also lovely to bump into Mr Oakes from
@Humanities_KSS
Higher Modern Studies having their Christmas party.
Secret Santa swap, pizza, cakes & the festive playlist.
Really proud of my first Higher class & can't wait to see them achieve this year.
❤️ This
A class that initially scared me to death 😂 full of big characters and huge personalities - they led me up the garden path that first week !
Fast forward a year and gutted to be leaving them, can't wait to see what they get up to!
"Miss, can we phone a Chinese?" 😂
Team Social is in the festive spirit.
Our department door is ready for the
@allsaintsrcsec
competition ❤️🎅
Elf versions of your Social teachers ready to deliver the goods 😎
That's the year over!
Thank you
@KnightswoodSec
for having me, its been a great year of growth for me & I've enjoyed the opportunity to learn.
@Humanities_KSS
- hopefully I'm back with you after the summer but if not, you are phenomenal.
Mrs Stacey, over & out 🎤
@Gemma_clark14
I absolutely fully support the strike. The removal of labour is absolutely the way for workers to have their voices heard. But we go into teaching for lots of different reasons and I don't think it's a bad thing that we can empathise with those who our strike impacts x
A wonderful present from a wonderful girl. These kids really do make an impression!
Beautiful flowers and a note that actually brought a tear to my eye. Thank you!
@Humanities_KSS
Prize box ✔️
Teacher planner & assessment record ✔️
New Tupperware ✔️
Stationery & desk organisers ✔️
Emergency kit including pair tights & headache medicine ✔️
Reward stickers & postcards ✔️
Biscuit hamper for the first day ✔️
I might be ready to rumble 😎
First parents evening at
@allsaintsrcsec
✅️
Wonderful to meet parents & carers of our S3 pupils this evening & discuss all things Modern Studies
Some parents enjoyed hearing more about our crime topic than the kids did! Might need to arrange a bring your parents to class day 😅
Time to say goodbye to 4MSE!
My first N5 class to go to the exam despite 4 years of teaching!
They will have a special place in my teaching career now. They have been an excellent class and I will miss our Thursday fundays tremendously ❤
All the best for S5!
@Humanities_KSS
Folders have all been updated!
Past papers ✅Skills books ✅Free flash cards and post its ✅
Plus QR codes, reading recommendations & the 'take what you need' wall.
Find it outside T05!
@Humanities_KSS
@KnightswoodSec
Half of team Social 😎
Also the only picture where I don't look raging 😅 I swear I'm actually chipper, I just always look like I'm mad!
Mrs Madden & Mr McGarry looking like a couple of 10's!
Two weeks to go until I join
@LochendHigh
! Whilst I'm not sure how long it's for I'm determined to make sure I bring my usual colourful enthusiasm to the job 😂 now time to browse politics posters online...
Spent an hour or two today tidying my classroom for when I come back.
It's been such a positive change this year knowing where I'm going and having my classroom waiting for me (and my bounty of colourful pens 😅)
My local morrisons are doing a foodbank drive where you buy a priced bag which contains the essentials for Christmas Dinner for a family. Works out about £6 a bag for a family of 4 to have a Christmas dinner. Donated 4 yesterday- so easy, you just scan the bag with your shopping.
Finding it very validating to be marking prelims with good N5 answers and see my name on the page as their teacher.
I did that- I taught this information that's enabling you to do well.
It's a very nice moment for someone who is finally heading to the exams with my own N5 class!
Excited to see the new wave of PDGE graduating & getting their allocations for probation year.
I hope everyone joining
@GCCProbationers
has a fantastic year, especially if like me you find yourself at
@smithycroft282
where the training & support is second to none ! ❤️
Good Luck!
Brought in my 'Thank you & Goodbye' hamper today for the team. Early but we can eat all the biscuits before term ends 😋
I've been really lucky to have a good year with a great time- you've treated me like a valued part of the team and I'm gonna miss you all
@Humanities_KSS
Absolutely blown away at the effort from Dylan in S4 for his Travel & Tourism work.
He's done a wonderful job with this!
😎💪
@allsaintsrcsec
@socialallsaints
Ah the return of the fun day lessons.
Today S4 had to pop a balloon to find their timed question.
Every week between now & prelim 2 there will be a fun themed revision session to keep the S4 motivated 😎🎈
@socialallsaints
@allsaintsrcsec
Good Luck To Glasgow's New Wave Of Probationers Who Start Today ❤️
Last year I'd been out of teaching over a year & had a bad case of imposter syndrome! A week later, I knew I was going to have a fantastic year at Smithycroft!
Deep breath and remember to bring the biscuits! 😂
Another Monday, Another N5 Supported Study in
@socialallsaints
A masterclass in skills tonight & some forward planning for studying over the break.
Shout out to
@Humanities_KSS
for the study planner from last year that saved me reinventing the wheel! 👍
Lovely meeting primary 7's yesterday and today at
@KnightswoodSec
for their advanced transition visits. Humanities quiz has shown some budding Social Scientists in our soon to be new arrivals!