Findon Primary School

I'm pretty lucky to be able to work with the students at Findon Primary School. Over the last few years I've been able to do some of my teaching placements and work with great teachers and students on sustainability projects. Mr Fromm, who is a great teacher and mentor, has provided me with great opportunities to work with his students and the sustainability leaders since 2012.

Paula, Linda, Daniel and the whole team at Findon have welcomed and supported me through a journey that has had many challenges and not only have they encouraged me to explore and refine my teaching skills, they have also made me feel like I belong as part of the team.

The students at Findon are also fantastic! I can see they are excited when I visit and keen to run up and talk. Having been involved for some time it is really great to see their growth.

In 2016, I've become kind of a scientist in residence at the school. This involves developing lessons around the various learning teams inquiry units and then working with classes to deliver these lessons. This has been another great opportunity to practice my teaching skills and also develop some really interesting lessons that tie in with the Masters research project.

Working with Findon on this project has really provided insight into my teaching practice, where my strengths lie, where I can improve and it has reinforced my thoughts around what interests me with regard to student learning.

What I am discovering is that I have a real passion for engaging students in inquiry based lessons, that enable them to take control of their own learning pathway. I am still much more of a 'sage' style teacher, but with intent to change this through my teaching practice into more of a facilitator of learning.