This year we have had two teacher only days both with a focus on Local Curriculum. The first day was 11/5/21. We planned 2 inquiry units - the first was a Gold Rush, Lawrence History plan and the second was a Matariki inquiry/art unit. The second day was the 16/8/21. We had another focus on the local curriculum and how we can include this on our unit planning. We also spent time on whanaungatanga.
Last night the Junior School held their annual Class Information Evening aka Meet The Teacher. I had two parents that attended so it was a quick meeting but got a chance to talk both parents individually before and after the meeting which was beneficial for me.
Going into lockdown with no warning was difficult to get appropriate resources to all students. Unfortunately we didn't have the right number of chargers for every household but the students who did do work did well. It was good to be able to check on work and mark things from home but also frustrating when students wouldn't check emails or respond to comments on work. I really enjoyed catching up with students on Zoom. I tried to make it as fun as possible with games too. If we had to go into lockdown again I think I would keep lots of things the same. We do need to come up with a solution for the charger issue.
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