USING EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION TECHNIQUES OR: “How I got from Blue Whales to Environmental Disaster- A Year 8 Story” by a Science NQT

“Eurrrrooough” is not just the noise made by a yodeller falling off a mountain, it is the noise year 8 make when they see me reach for lollipop sticks. They know that not one of them is safe from being asked a question. Furthermore, they think it is always random chance that their name is being called out. This is still a crucial part of the method – they must always be ready to answer, and thus be formulating good responses in their heads as well as getting used to sharing ideas/contributing – all good, transferable, learning skills. Though the … Continue reading USING EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION TECHNIQUES OR: “How I got from Blue Whales to Environmental Disaster- A Year 8 Story” by a Science NQT

My ‘Hero’s Journey’; Blogging my @Teaching Leaders experience – Part 3: The Journey Since September – @mrmooneysport

After the reception of my first blog post on Teaching Leaders, I have received the email I was hoping wouldn’t come asking, “Can you write another???” The feelings of dread fill my stomach. Being a PE teacher, writing is not … Continue reading My ‘Hero’s Journey’; Blogging my @Teaching Leaders experience – Part 3: The Journey Since September – @mrmooneysport

Becoming a Reflective Practitioner – @sbonniciwills Blogs about her @teachingleaders Journey

Becoming a Reflective Practitioner In an attempt to keep up with this fast paced technological age, I have accepted the challenge to blog about my journey as a ‘Teaching Leader’. The idea is that I will share my experience of … Continue reading Becoming a Reflective Practitioner – @sbonniciwills Blogs about her @teachingleaders Journey

Everyday Outstanding – Inclusion Tip of the Week – EAL New Arrivals

If you have newly-arrived, non English -speaking students joining your class, it can be helpful, when thinking about access strategies, to put yourself in their shoes. Imagine for a moment that you are a student starting your first school day … Continue reading Everyday Outstanding – Inclusion Tip of the Week – EAL New Arrivals

My ‘Hero’s Journey’; Blogging my @TeachingLeaders experience – Part 2: Starting with the Why – @mrmooneysport

So, I’m already two deadlines in (yes already) and its only the 17th September. My prioritising and time management skills have been pushed to the limit and have only had one day where work has not been the centre focus! … Continue reading My ‘Hero’s Journey’; Blogging my @TeachingLeaders experience – Part 2: Starting with the Why – @mrmooneysport

Everyday Outstanding – The Take Away – Restorative Justice – #7 – Assistant Heads of House

Takeaways for the Everyday Outstanding Blog What is your takeaway? Restorative Approaches – helping to build and maintain relationships between everyone within City Academy. Why do you need it? (In this section tell me why you doing what you are … Continue reading Everyday Outstanding – The Take Away – Restorative Justice – #7 – Assistant Heads of House

Becoming a Teacher – Reflections from our Teach First Participants – Part 2- @MissGMayers & @MissNParmar

This is the second instalment from our lovely teach first participants. They have now been with us for nearly two weeks, and I’m sure they will agree, their lives will never be the same again. @MissNParmar As everyone had warned … Continue reading Becoming a Teacher – Reflections from our Teach First Participants – Part 2- @MissGMayers & @MissNParmar

My ‘Hero’s Journey’; Blogging my @TeachingLeaders experience – @mrmooneysport

I have started on a journey, both metaphorically and literally, and decided (with a gentle push from @Katie_friedmank) to keep a blog of my future travels. I’m currently sat on a train, travelling back from a long weekend in York, where … Continue reading My ‘Hero’s Journey’; Blogging my @TeachingLeaders experience – @mrmooneysport

Everyday Outstanding – The Take Away – Managing the Workload – #6 – @bertiebassett1

What is your takeaway? Managing your Workload As the academic year draws to a close, with year 11 no longer darkening our doors, you might expect the workload to reduce a little.  Not always the case. All too often departments … Continue reading Everyday Outstanding – The Take Away – Managing the Workload – #6 – @bertiebassett1

‘Art of Trust’ – Academy Students Create an Art Exhibition with the Help of Kids Company

Last week saw the opening event for the Kids Co/RWA ‘Art of Trust’ exhibition at the RWA Bristol running from 8th July to 16 August. The following students did City Academy proud! Levan Goldsworthy, Chancy Whyte, Liam Rhodes, Cynthia Nchang, Brendon Tran … Continue reading ‘Art of Trust’ – Academy Students Create an Art Exhibition with the Help of Kids Company