I am feeling paralysed. Too many upsetting, infuriating things have happened this week. Some in the world. Some just in my head. Too much to think about. Too much to say. Too much to do. Overwhelming. But on my angry, tear-fuelled cycle ride just now, I have realised. They are connected. So..... Miss Bell is … Continue reading Mistakes….
Month: June 2016
An open letter to Mr John Swinney
12th June 2016 Dear Mr Swinney Yesterday I went to an inspiring conference about education called #northernrocks in Leeds. You can read about it in my blog here: http://staffrm.io/@lenabellina/2J7SDHT8uO#comment_34244 But the blog post does not mention one really crucial part of the day, which was a debate entitled 'Can tests and exams tell us what … Continue reading An open letter to Mr John Swinney
Getting it right.
I am in England. I am in Leeds. I am a few hours away from #NRocks. I am very excited. That was my tweet last night. Whilst all true, it also hides a lot. I am exhausted; at that point where I crave rest but am functioning on adrenaline. I am suffering all sorts of … Continue reading Getting it right.
Listen and watch
So that was the week that was. One week down as DHT after a year and a half of being seconded and on the whole it has been an absolute pleasure to be back. Staff and students have made me feel very welcome and mostly it has been like getting back on a bike. Passwords … Continue reading Listen and watch
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