2nd October

 

Primary AIM students are gearing up for the World Cup!

Important dates

October

   ***No CR grades for these 2 days***

• 2nd EMS teacher appreciation day - lunch provided 
• 4th   MID-TERM BREAK - Have a great break - well-deserved!
• 5th October - World Teachers' Day official day
• 9th - 13th Week 3 CR
• *** October 13th-Professional Growth Objectives due on Bluesky (this has been moved from Sept. 29th) Guidance video
• 16th - 20th Week 4 CR
• 17th  Arabic poetry competition
• 18th Coffee morning - use of Seesaw
• 23rd - 31st Arabic exams

Quick morning briefing link

Professional Reading

The article linked to the image above is from Edutopia and discusses the teacher's role as that of a "warm demander" - balancing firmness and friendship. Really interesting stuff, and as with most Edutopia articles, a quick and easy read!

Ditch that textbook - https://ditchthattextbook.com/blog/

This blog was created by Matt Miller, a top edtech influencer who provides practical ‘use it in class tomorrow’ solutions for teachers.Ditch that textbook - https://ditchthattextbook.com/blog/

This blog was created by Matt Miller, a top edtech influencer who provides practical ‘use it in class tomorrow’ solutions for teachers.

Saturday PD

Our Primary PD was focussed and productive. Well done to all, and thank you to Miss Nicole and Miss Renee for leading them so well.

Years 1-6 worked on a new planning format...

The KG teams explored provocations and the process of learning...

Teams were working so well and with such beneficial outcomes, that it was decided as the session progressed to postpone the planned learning walk until another time.

Admin-type things

Email ideas 

1. Please send parental emails via iSAMS. The reason for this is then it is automatically saved in the student's communication history and is readily accessible for any potential future need.

2. If it is an email conveying news that may be difficult for the parent to hear (their child's bad behaviour for example), it is good practise to have a colleague quickly check the tone. Please note that admin is not insisting on this - just a suggestion.

Cover

The newly-introduced cover form will help to ensure quality T&L continues in your absence...

Resources

Make Learning Meaningful with Google Arts & Culture

Click the image for more...Help your students make connections to current events, historical figures, places, and events, diverse cultures, and amazing art.

Any teacher can find relevant resources and connections to your curriculum.

Yes, you can help make learning meaningful for your students with Google Arts and Culture. (Not just for social studies!)