I’m such a morning person! I usually leave for school at 7:00am and arrive at school at 7:30am.
The children don’t begin school until 9am, so I spend the early part of the morning prepping for the day/ rest of the week.
The Not-So-Secret Diary of Múinteoir Gems Read More »
It’s that time of year again!
Let’s be honest, the Late Late Toy Show is the official start of Christmas in Ireland!!
If you want to bring the festivities into your classroom, here are some resources we found (including a game for teachers!!).
Enjoy!
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Primary school principal of St Brendan’s Ns, Blennerville, Tralee, Co. Kerry. I love my role as school Principal, in particular it’s variety and the daily interactions of all within the school community. I have an Instagram platform where I share my philosophy, it’s called @positiveprimaryprincipal.
The Not-So-Secret Diary of Principal Robbie O Connell Read More »
It is so lovely to check in with you again! It has been such a crazy two months since I moved to Dubai to teach here. Every day I feel a little more settled!
A Chat with a Teacher Expat Read More »
In Japan, it’s the norm for teachers to visit the homes of each one of their students once a year. They are usually invited in for a cup of tea and a short chat about the pupil in question before heading off to the next family down the road.
3 Activities to Connect Home with School… and are Environmentally-Friendly! Read More »
Going back to school is a nerve-wrecking time for everyone – including teachers! It is a brand new start; a chance to do things differently and establish a new routine. We asked some of our followers what are their “Back to School” tips for teachers.
10 Back to School Tips for Teachers Read More »
It can be daunting too as you begin to think about some items you may need for starting off, especially if you haven’t seen your classroom yet.
10 Essential Items for the NQT Classroom Read More »
In the summer of 2019, I applied for jobs as an NQT for the first time. It was daunting and nerve wracking.
5 Tips for Job Interviews Read More »
As you may know by now, I’ve recently announced that I am moving to teach in Dubai in the UAE this August. I had planned to begin my teaching journey in the UAE in September of last year, however, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, things didn’t go to plan!
Why I Decided to Teach in Dubai Read More »
My name is Elaine and I am the Principal of a school in Galway and the owner of the company EK Interview Preparation. I am a busy mom of 7 amazing children. I love my job – both the teaching and the leadership role.
The Not-So-Secret Diary of Principal Elaine King Read More »
As teachers, we all know that preparation is key. Planning and preparation are among the core qualities of an effective teacher. Interview preparation is no different and there are a number of reasons for this.
5 Topics to Consider in Preparation for Interview Read More »
My name is Adam and I am a primary school teacher from County Kerry, currently teaching in County Cork.
The Not-So-Secret Diary of a Teacher – Adam Read More »
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