Coming out of the chaos

In the last few weeks before schools closed for Term 2, a colleague said to me, "I noticed that you haven't been writing for your blog anymore." Literally today, a connection I made with someone says to me, "I know you write an education blog write ..." My general response is that I know that... Continue Reading →

Teacher Marking (Mourning) Experience

As I reflect on this past term, all the late nights, all the planning, all the extra classes, all the intervention classes (only for learners who need extra, individual attention one-on-one or smaller groups) and all the parent meetings. Myself and probably so many teachers across the country, maybe even across the world, are always... Continue Reading →

Teacher, Don’t Suffer in Silence

I once saw a picture that said "If your profession has an 'appreciation day' it is probably because you are not being paid enough". I laughed in realisation that truer words were never spoken/written. Earlier in this month, 5th October, we observed World Teachers' Day. As we know, teaching is a very noble profession that... Continue Reading →

Matric Exams: All round anxiety

It's about that time of the year again, as it is every year. Matric FINAL exam season! The time of year when Matriculants are realising that this is it! Parents/Guardians are stressed out! Teacher are hyper-nervous! And the whole school at large just has to comply. People think that Grade 12 is the end of... Continue Reading →

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