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My Plus & Interesting Moments in Term 1 Week 1

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(4th Feb - 8th Feb) This week I have been based in Rm 9 while Jacob is away . Pluses Incentives and Reminder Wall / Strike 3 systems are working really well in Rm 9.  Most of the whole class are keen to get house points and IOU time (class number line).  Most students have Chrome books and stationery. Lovely atmosphere in the class and around the school so far. Rm 9 (&8) got a commendation from the Principal on Friday for walking well from class through the office area and around the school. Whakatauki o te ra (Proverb of the day) - nice way to start our day together. Interesting Most students are motivated & focused. Most students participate and contribute without needing much prompting. The year 7s have jumped on board quickly with routines. Favourite - Whakatauki o te ra. School Overview Site & My Planning Site I've set up our school overview site which I'm pretty happy with. I will be adding A.Os for digital technology and othe...

Term1 TOD Day1: SMT Meeting as an Assistant Principal

Today I was able to see a different perspective as part of the senior management team.  Compared to where I was last year (and for my past 10 years of teaching), I was fortunate to observe, listen and share points of view in new contexts below. School Charter Strategic Plan School Curriculum document ERO set up Master Plan for WIS building project (MOE) Teacher job descriptions My New Responsibilities: AFL - Maths with Trish.  Data analysis, teacher timetable Maths COLs Reading - alongside Simon & Taryn Options Programmes How do you feel Michelle after TOD day1? I feel ready and keen to get started.  I'm excited to help facilitate Maths pd with Trisha, because I am part of the Maths Cols team this will be a great way for me to hopefully see growth in our school in Maths. What challenges do you for-see? AFL Data analysis for Maths with Trisha is going to be something new.  Our interpretations of this with regard to why may not line up ...