2015 - PRT, Year 2!

It's hard to believe that I have already completed one year of teaching - I have learnt so much, struggled at times and conquered many challenges.  When I look back on the past year I feel honoured to have worked in the school that I did, and to have recieved the support that I have from such a range of people.  I loved being a year 6 teacher and thoroughly enjoyed working with each and every single one of my students, I don't know how any other class can compare with your first class - so many firsts together and so many special memories made. 

However, a massive part of reflection is looking forward and so that is what today is for - considering what I want to achieve this year, how I can best help my students, how I can best help myself grow professionally, how I can help others grow. This year is going to be insanely full on and busy but I think it will be challenging in a fun and exciting way! 

2015 checklist:

* Begin Masters

* Become fully registered 

* Consolidate learning from last year 

* Explore and effectively teach using iPads

* Reflect at least once weekly

* Enjoy! 

Begin Masters

* Meet with Kirsten in January 

* Set topic and finalise supervisor

* Apply for IES funding 

* Enrol in paper for first semester 

* Talk to other Rotorua schools to see who I can work with

Become Fully Registered

* Ensure planning and reflection is kept to a high standard

* Keep records of children's work and achievements

* Discussions with tutor teacher on regular basis

This is a start on how I hope to achieve some of these things - will reflect more later on this week and in more detail closer to school! 

Getting very excited to be back in school and student mode!