I have done 25km (after a long journey up the M5) this week so give or take 1km I think I must have hit the 700km at the weekend! I have at least one more big walk planned in for this week, hopefully two, so it is all going really well.
Wednesday, 12 April 2017
Week 13 - 700km! 169km to go!
This weekend I hit the 700km mark! I am well on track to get to 893km to meet the target!
I have done 25km (after a long journey up the M5) this week so give or take 1km I think I must have hit the 700km at the weekend! I have at least one more big walk planned in for this week, hopefully two, so it is all going really well.
I have done 25km (after a long journey up the M5) this week so give or take 1km I think I must have hit the 700km at the weekend! I have at least one more big walk planned in for this week, hopefully two, so it is all going really well.
Enjoying Easter - Sun, Sink Holes and Scones
The holidays have been fantastic for getting my miles up. Living in Devon means there are so many fabulous places to go out for a nice walk. My sister has been staying and we have been making the most of the warmer weather visiting North Cornwall for a very scenic, if slightly overcast walk as well as exploring local Dartmoor and climbing up to Great Links Tor - the second highest Tor on Dartmoor. This took some finding as we strayed from the Bridleway but the views at the top were well worth it. Plus there was the added bonus of finding the perfect patch for a picnic! During the North Cornwall walk we discovered a giant sink hole in the cliff near Trevone which was really unusual. This walk was completed, as is customary, by a cream tea - of course!
Fantastic CPD Links - Thanks LRTT
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Suddenly the trip seems to be very real. I have spent the first week of the holidays doing prep, getting things organised ready for Rwanda. I have now booked flights and even confirmed seats. I know which planes I'm getting and where to sit! I've started my vaccinations and got my big bag etc sorted so can start to gather together bits and pieces ready to go. One job I finally got round to was putting up flyers and posters around town. Many shops were kind enough to take one and display either in a window or on a notice board - do keep a look out. Thank you to all those who helped.
I also completed my first "E-Learn" with LRTT. I had put it off, fearing an essay style response was required but it was actually really interesting and made me reflect on my teaching practice and how I can use my experiences in Rwanda. I came across two really interesting videos. One talking about practising making permanent but not always perfect. It now seems so obvious but it is something I have never thought about previously. When reflecting and looking for CPD, I have a habit of focusing on my weaker areas. I'm often asked "what do you need to improve?" This video suggests we should instead focus on our stronger areas, making sure they are well practised and successful. Continual practise of sub-optimal skills will mean that they remain at this level but become more permanent, actually impeding development. So now, I plan to focus on what I am good at, making sure that is as good as can be, to allow more room to develop other areas.
The second video was a speech given by Dr. Christopher Emdin from Colombia University. He speaks about the magic a teacher can possess; getting that level of engagement that some teachers are able to achieve and how we should look outside schools to learn how to do this. Rap artists, preachers, magicians - all of these people can hold an audience and this is a skill we as teachers should be building. The video is well worth a watch.
Suddenly the trip seems to be very real. I have spent the first week of the holidays doing prep, getting things organised ready for Rwanda. I have now booked flights and even confirmed seats. I know which planes I'm getting and where to sit! I've started my vaccinations and got my big bag etc sorted so can start to gather together bits and pieces ready to go. One job I finally got round to was putting up flyers and posters around town. Many shops were kind enough to take one and display either in a window or on a notice board - do keep a look out. Thank you to all those who helped.
I also completed my first "E-Learn" with LRTT. I had put it off, fearing an essay style response was required but it was actually really interesting and made me reflect on my teaching practice and how I can use my experiences in Rwanda. I came across two really interesting videos. One talking about practising making permanent but not always perfect. It now seems so obvious but it is something I have never thought about previously. When reflecting and looking for CPD, I have a habit of focusing on my weaker areas. I'm often asked "what do you need to improve?" This video suggests we should instead focus on our stronger areas, making sure they are well practised and successful. Continual practise of sub-optimal skills will mean that they remain at this level but become more permanent, actually impeding development. So now, I plan to focus on what I am good at, making sure that is as good as can be, to allow more room to develop other areas.
The second video was a speech given by Dr. Christopher Emdin from Colombia University. He speaks about the magic a teacher can possess; getting that level of engagement that some teachers are able to achieve and how we should look outside schools to learn how to do this. Rap artists, preachers, magicians - all of these people can hold an audience and this is a skill we as teachers should be building. The video is well worth a watch.
Walking faster than a train!
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It's the Easter holidays!
I've spent the first week pottering around, catching up on jobs and doing more organising. My Dad and Sister decided to come to Dawlish Warren on the train as they wanted to walk the sea wall. Once again it was an absolutely glorious day. We had a lovely stroll along the wall - the beach looked almost tropical! Dad and Bethany were getting the train from Dawlish back home so I decided to walk back to Dawlish Warren to get my car. I was already half way along the wall before they passed! See if you can spot me walking in Bethany's video! I am there and I wave! Maybe walking is quicker than the train! It's certainly nicer on a hot sunny day.
It's the Easter holidays!
I've spent the first week pottering around, catching up on jobs and doing more organising. My Dad and Sister decided to come to Dawlish Warren on the train as they wanted to walk the sea wall. Once again it was an absolutely glorious day. We had a lovely stroll along the wall - the beach looked almost tropical! Dad and Bethany were getting the train from Dawlish back home so I decided to walk back to Dawlish Warren to get my car. I was already half way along the wall before they passed! See if you can spot me walking in Bethany's video! I am there and I wave! Maybe walking is quicker than the train! It's certainly nicer on a hot sunny day.School Support
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I have been really enthused by the support I have received from my school for this project. People have been stopping me in the corridors asking all about it and showing a great deal of interest.
The children in particular have been brilliant. On the last day of term, we held a non-school uniform day to raise funds for LRTT. The final amount is still to come in as I know some money is still in school but we raised a really good amount. I was particularly impressed by the children, who, keen to help, looked down the sides of their sofas and sofas belonging to relatives to find any spare change as well as those who are considering selling old toys and games to raise more funds. Well done Okehampton!
Also thanks to the staff who donated and who have been encouraging me to keep going with the walking. I had a really pleasant walk after work one night around Meldon. I had a huge marking pile but was persuaded to get out into the sunshine and "get my steps in." It was glorious!
I have been really enthused by the support I have received from my school for this project. People have been stopping me in the corridors asking all about it and showing a great deal of interest.The children in particular have been brilliant. On the last day of term, we held a non-school uniform day to raise funds for LRTT. The final amount is still to come in as I know some money is still in school but we raised a really good amount. I was particularly impressed by the children, who, keen to help, looked down the sides of their sofas and sofas belonging to relatives to find any spare change as well as those who are considering selling old toys and games to raise more funds. Well done Okehampton!
Also thanks to the staff who donated and who have been encouraging me to keep going with the walking. I had a really pleasant walk after work one night around Meldon. I had a huge marking pile but was persuaded to get out into the sunshine and "get my steps in." It was glorious!Bude in the Sunshine 25/3/17
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It's been a while since I last posted as I've been really busy getting ready for the trip and catching up on work.
On the 25th March the sun was shining so I decided to go for a walk taking in some of the coast path at Bude. It started off along the canal which, predictably, was extremely busy but quietened down as I went cross country to Widemouth bay. The views coming over the hills and down to Widemouth were spectacular even if the going was a little muddy. I then followed the coast path back from Widemouth to Bude which was absolutely stunning.
After a stop for lunch I met up with my friend and her family and spent a really enjoyable afternoon on the beach playing by the water's edge, building sandcastles and burying treasure.
This was the first t-shirt walk of the year. Spring is definitely here!
It's been a while since I last posted as I've been really busy getting ready for the trip and catching up on work.
On the 25th March the sun was shining so I decided to go for a walk taking in some of the coast path at Bude. It started off along the canal which, predictably, was extremely busy but quietened down as I went cross country to Widemouth bay. The views coming over the hills and down to Widemouth were spectacular even if the going was a little muddy. I then followed the coast path back from Widemouth to Bude which was absolutely stunning.
After a stop for lunch I met up with my friend and her family and spent a really enjoyable afternoon on the beach playing by the water's edge, building sandcastles and burying treasure.This was the first t-shirt walk of the year. Spring is definitely here!
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