The Power of Fostering Teacher-Student Relationships Teacher-Student Relationships, why is this so important? Because in my opinion, Optimal learning occurs after a relationship has been built between teacher and student. To break this down, a lot of students today have the respect for elders and teachers however, do they learn best from them? Maybe, maybeContinue reading “Teacher-Student Relationships”
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1st Year Reflection
As 2020 comes to an end, I will reflect on the year that was, and share some notable experiences of my first year teaching at St. Luke’s Catholic College. First Impressions of St. Luke’s Catholic College I quickly noticed that St. Luke’s is different, but in a good way! It is a school where thereContinue reading “1st Year Reflection”
Incorporating Student Choice in Physical Education
Incorporating ‘choice’ in Physical Education (PE) has brought many positive factors so far, especially in the School of Foundation. The excitement from the students when they hear ‘Choice Day’ is indescribable. A lesson which I generally exercise towards the end of a School Term is now being used regularly. The regular occurrence stems from ourContinue reading “Incorporating Student Choice in Physical Education”
Increasing St. Luke’s Physical Literacy
20.8.20 Physical Literacy is the motivation, confidence, physical competence, knowledge and understanding to value, and engage in physical activity now, and for life (Keens & Dunstan, 2020). Simply, any child who does not feel confident in skipping, hopping, jumping, catching, throwing, or other basic movement skills, is likely to have a negative attitude towards physicalContinue reading “Increasing St. Luke’s Physical Literacy”
Times have Changed
Serving my fourth year of teaching, I can confidently say that ‘times have changed’ from an educational perspective. In the sense that the learning methods from my time as a student is different compared to the generation I teach today. Why am I sharing this blog? Well, I want to share an insight into today’sContinue reading “Times have Changed”
Incorporating Student Choice in PE
25.6.20 On Thursday, 25th of June, the following was said by a student in Year 1 – “This is the best lesson ever”. I hope this was said because today, I structured the PE lesson differently, and incorporated ‘student choice’ into the lesson. In our Community Professional Learning Meetings, our Leaders have said a numberContinue reading “Incorporating Student Choice in PE”
Leadership
With my recent appointment of Principal Leader of Sydney at I’m Possible Academy, I believe being a leader requires a number of qualities. The qualities that I am about to share are personal, but something I feel strongly about, qualities I see from captains of sporting teams, successful business owners, investors and the like, blendedContinue reading “Leadership”
The Relieved Return to Normality in Schools
On May 19th, the New South Wales (NSW) Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced in her daily Press Conference that NSW schools will go back to normal on May 25th, with the expectation of all students returning to school daily. For me as a teacher and for families, this brings positivity and relief. On the eve ofContinue reading “The Relieved Return to Normality in Schools”
Putting University Holidays into Good Practice..
Why I use music in my PE lessons..
26.6.20 This year, during all of my PE lessons so far, I have utilised a music speaker. Why? Because I believe it serves me a great purpose, and brings positive aspects to my lessons. Below are reasons why I use music in my teaching practice. Structure. Before using the speaker, I inform all students whyContinue reading “Why I use music in my PE lessons..”
