Diary! This is a snapshot of my teaching day today, which includes a composite grade 10/11 physics class. It’s the calm before the storm really. Tomorrow I…
Last year my wife was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, which has presented her with some challenges in her career as a high school teacher. Aside from…
The last week the school year means most classes have already finished and we are running an “alternate program” focusing on literacy and numeracy for students…
End of year assessment marking time means little time for food prep. A strict diet of chocolate (many gifts from students), coffee and mi goreng helps get…
Tonight is the senior formal - a chance to say farewell to my students before their graduation in a couple of days time. And also a chance to get up and dance…
Lately my chemistry students have been learning about acid-base reactions. And just like every other topic we cover, the importance of writing the chemical…
Today I was out and about visiting one of our local primary schools in order to present a science show. It's a great way to meet the students who will be…
Today was one of those days where I got to share my love for chemistry with my students, demonstrating what is one of my favourite analytical techniques. A…
As a teacher I am often asked to reflect on my practices as an educator in the endless pursuit of improvement for myself and my students. Not entirely sure…
It was back to university this evening as I attended a professional development workshop on how to use Arduino micro-controllers. It was all focused on learning…