This term has been full on with class work, production and kapa haka. Most of all it has been a term where things are starting to fall into place, planning is becoming quicker and easier, AFL is becoming more prominent in my teaching and time management has become more effective. As a father, my priorities at home became far more important, so it was time for me to sharpen up. I am very passionate about what I am doing and did not want the time I was taking away from work for my family to affect my children's opportunity for learning etc. Knowing your children and understanding what they need, how to meet those needs and finding next steps are crucial. During this term I found myself assessing while working with kids and it set up my planning for the following week. Also having activities that can carry over multiple sessions helps and so does the use of technology (once the chn are trained).
Production was very full on and did get stressful. I relish the pressures of performance and encouraging the chn to be the best they can be through this avenue. I have seen chn shine during the production and watching those moments where chn feel 10 feet tall make my job worth while. The kids were amazing, they brought their best and as a teacher, that's all you can ask for.
Kapa Haka has been full on with production and Sepora's powhiri. I don't have a kapa haka background nor do I speak te reo but I have a passion for sharing my culture and performance. The principal likes his staff to be life long learners and I am definitely being a life long learner. This journey of learning about kapa haka has been hard, sometimes stressful but also gives me fulfillment, especially when I watch my class.
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