My Twitter contribution to National Poetry Day

'Tweet Sweet'


Talk to the world in 140 characters.
                                       Characters, like those in a book?
More than letters and numbers,
                                       Tweeters!

A film wot I made.....

Despite the fact that I couldn't see what the heck I was being shown, I managed to work this out .............

The Sick Rose, by William Blake

Stuff I am learning.....

I have been in a classroom, observing lessons for years 7,8, 10,11 and 13.  I have learned a lot from this, not least about the importance of maintaining pace and forward movement.  I have also met some fantastic people in the school's teachers and pupils.

As I will be spending a further 10 days within this learning community, this is a positive start.

At University, I am also learning a lot from my Returner peers, and the PGCE students, whose youth and enthusiasm is inspiring. 

Philippa, our subject tutor, is a force of nature.  She has a wealth of experience, knowledge and contacts, and I am enjoying basking in it!

So it begins....

After several months of decision-making, heart-searching, and wading through the many pages of the TDA website, I found a Return to Teaching course at Roehampton University.

Oddly enough, this was an institution to which I had applied when choosing somewhere to study for my first degree.  In fact, I had been offered a place there!  I am not superstitious, but it seemed like some kind of good omen.

I started there last week, and am finding the journey the most 'trying' aspect of the course.  Yes, I should have known!  However, the course is proving interesting and motivating, although it is making me feel very old.

I have a placement at a local school, obtained by me rather than being organised by the University.  This afternoon I am popping in to see the Head of English, who I hope will be my mentor.  Usual mixed feelings about placements - excited but scared at the same time!