Our Challenges Term Two 2023 by Anthony Gleeson https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v en-us 2023-04-23 11:35:08 UTC 2023-05-05 09:38:38 UTC hello@padlet.com Time/energy https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565141605 Finding enough time and energy to balance teaching/co-curricular/student relationships/professional learning. Ensuring staff do not burn out. ]]> 2023-04-24 04:38:43 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565141605 Student buy-in https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565142365 Staff having high expectations of students and the need to develop students willingness to buy into these.]]> 2023-04-24 04:39:32 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565142365 Coping with the lack of staff in some KLA areas will put stress on some teachers. https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565143408 2023-04-24 04:40:49 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565143408 https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565144731 Teaching young people Gospel Values and Religion in a world where Christian beliefs and values are often questioned and criticised. ]]> 2023-04-24 04:42:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565144731 Staff burn out with staff shortages https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565145125 Staff taking on extra responsibility as we have staff shortages may lead to staff burnout. We need to develop structures to help support staff, especially young staff, new on their journey.]]> 2023-04-24 04:42:51 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565145125 Maintaining teachers' motivation in making positive contributions to our students' lives. https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565147781 As the days get shorter and the months get colder, we need to remind ourselves that we all do our jobs well. Further, we are here to support one another.]]> 2023-04-24 04:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565147781 Embedding high expectations! https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565149526 2023-04-24 04:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565149526 Streamlining of Admin Tasks. https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565150185 We need further streamlining of admin stuff onto compass. ]]> 2023-04-24 04:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565150185 Reports https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565154594 Completing the Year 7-10 Reports on time and in professional manner]]> 2023-04-24 04:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565154594 Allowing Time Allowances for Extra-Co Curricular https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565158057 When staff are required to take on extra responsibilities there should allowances for them to receive time back. As currently teachers are giving up their time out of kindness and suffering the consequences of having to do excessive marking, reports etc outside of school hours. ]]> 2023-04-24 04:56:29 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565158057 No opportunity for staff to grow in leadership roles. https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565163843 2023-04-24 05:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565163843 https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565164364 Getting all the retreats, camps, reflection days and pastoral days organised, hopefully in a way that allows for smooth organisation next year]]> 2023-04-24 05:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565164364 Planning Time: Learning Diversity and Different Faculties https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565177381 It seems with increasing pupil numbers / LD students it would be helpful to have a time to discuss LD students, their needs and practical options before each term starts.]]> 2023-04-24 05:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565177381 Event Preparation https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565179983 Getting ahead of the curve as far as planning and preparation for various College events, so that everything from promotion, to ordering, setup and presentations are ready well ahead of time rather than 'last-minute.com']]> 2023-04-24 05:17:05 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565179983 Regular protected faculty meeting time https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565229049 So teams can collaborate better to improve academic outcomes!]]> 2023-04-24 06:10:01 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2565229049 Growth and development opportunities for non-teaching staff too https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2566429017 2023-04-25 00:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2566429017 Student behaviour https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2566971143 Low level behaviour is becoming more constant, and the usual behaviour management strategies are not seeming to work this year. It is leading to a decrease in time spent on learning, disadvantaging the students and becoming frustrating and exhausting for the teachers. Can we look at more structures to put in place to help the classroom teacher on a day to day basis?]]> 2023-04-25 09:19:15 UTC https://padlet.com/anthony_gleeson1/856ivvl54wfgfw9v/wish/2566971143