Spread love, light and knowledge
Everyone, and I mean everyone, said it would be the most difficult two years of being a teacher. Did I hear them? YES. Did I understand them? NOT REALLY. Nonetheless, we were simultaneously warned and encouraged, and here we are! So this year, I taught grade 9 Mathematics (moved up from Grade 8), Grade 10... Continue Reading →
Final exams season can affect teachers just as much as it affects learners. The atmosphere of knowing that you have done all that you could usually doesn't mix well with the anxieties of unprepared learners, and that just puts us in a complicated and confusing mood. As a teacher, I think we try to balance... Continue Reading →
I read once on social media that "If your profession needs/has an appreciation day, then you are definitely not being paid enough." Anyone heard of Doctors or Lawyers Days? - to be honest I'm not even actively looking, but I do find it funny. HAPPY NATIONAL TEACHER'S MONTH The day officially celebrated on the 5th... Continue Reading →
You might already know this, but the whole month of September is Literacy Month. A very necessary awareness needed in South Africa as we are aware of the PIRLS study. I thought let me write another letter ... I am mostly addressing this letter to Matric Teachers, as a word of encouragement regardless of the... Continue Reading →
You might or might not know this, but September 1st is World Letter Writing Day. I should be holding a pen and paper, but I guess I'll do the digital thing for now. I was hoping to write to you this letter as a way to encourage you as you continue to prepare for your... Continue Reading →
Let's Teach Royalty 