Week 1: Done and Dusted!

Congratulations, Tetli. Your first week is done and we are loving having you on board! Your focus this week has been about orientation including getting to know the children, the team and the ins and outs of what this space looks like...

At our first meeting, we had a very informal chat about the week that was including different learning and teaching models and the value that we hold with regards to relationships, trust and transparency. 

The learning, un-learning and re-learning is obviously going to be an on-going part of our cycle which presents a true "Climate of Possibility" in everything we do at SPS. There are many themes from the 'backwards bicycle metaphor that we can use to support our conversations and our journey.

Your timing is impeccable and reiterates the AKO model. From your induction, I too am learning and testing some of the micro stuff based on your feedback. It is hard to believe that we overlooked the traditional right of passage into a school ie, the key and PIN to the alarm! Instead I was determined to ensure that you were connected and able to collaborate from the start which meant ensuring your iPad and MacBook were good to go.

t's got me wondering if that's also an indication that the shift in our beliefs about belonging are changing also?

Tetli, as your Teaching as Inquiry blog evolves, it would be great to see the trends in your reflections related to the SPS Teacher Criteria. I suggest you get into the habit of labelling your posts with the relevant criteria. The word cloud created from your labels will help you track your reflections and growth in each dimension. Here's a wee cheat sheet that shows you how to pre-set your labels. 

Next week, we will meet with Ben and begin to develop our beliefs, principles and practices about working towards full registration and the mentoring programme. I am looking forward to learning with you, Tetli!