IMPACT - Interviews with UK Principals - End of February 2015

Good Afternoon Professional Year B.Ed students,

Below, you will find a message from IMPACT. (Teaching opportunities in the UK)

Please direct any questions to the IMPACT contact listed.

Thank you.

IMPACT has arranged for UK Principals coming to your area to interview teachers for September 2015.

They will be representing over a dozen schools throughout England and are keen to begin short listing!

Please have a look at the list of school descriptions below and let us know the schools in which you have the most interest.

Interview dates: February 27^th – March 1^st   

How do I secure an interview slot?

1.      Let me know your school preferences as well as your availability. If desired, you can interview with all the schools but spaces are limited!

2.      Once you reply to the email, we will ring you for a quick chat to confirm your interview/s so please include the best phone number to reach you on.

 School 1

Area: Hampshire

Year Group: Secondary

·       The specialist mathematics and computing school was awarded "Outstanding" in its recent Ofsted report.

·       The school has an Enterprise Academy set up off site for vocational provisions funded jointly by the school and local businesses.

·       The school’s strong emphasis on a caring, inclusive ethos results in students achieving exceptionally well.

School 2

Area: Warwickshire

Year Group: Primary 

·       This School fosters and encourages the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of each pupil, highlighting the importance of them becoming an active role in society.

·       Our curriculum was created to inspire children to learn how to enjoy their academic experience whilst reaching their full potential.

·       Our mission is to celebrate and embrace all cultures, fostering in all children the belief that they play an important role in shaping the society of tomorrow.

School 3

Area: Coventry

Year Group: Primary 

·       This School prides themselves on teaching key values to children, such as forgiveness, friendship and responsibility.

·       This School awards all students’ achievements, in order to encourage their development and focus on growing their independent learning skills. 

·       The school also believes in the importance of maintaining a constant relationship with the parents, involving them in their children’s' success and overall learning achievements.

School 4

Area: Warwickshire

Year Group: Primary 

·       This School is committed to working in partnership with parents, to ensure that they value and support the children’s progress.

·       Our aim is to guarantee that our pupils achieve their full potential, whilst being exposed to a broad, balanced and creative curriculum.

·       Excellence and enjoyment is at the basis of everything the school does while ensuring that all children leave with the best possible learning experiences.

School 5

Area: Coventry

Year Group: Primary

·       This School works relentlessly to achieve excellence in all provisions, and the standard of our pupils’ achievements is particularly high.

·       This School works extremely well with other organizations, in order to provide outstanding care and support to all children.

·       A good quality of teaching is achieved across all levels while constantly working towards raising student’s expectations.

School 6

Area: Coventry

Year Group: Primary 

·       Accurate lesson plans ensure that students make substantial progress across all subjects of our curriculum.

·       This school motivates students by the system of rewards in place and celebration achievement at school.

·       The superb behavior is underpinned by a caring ethos, and our staff provides excellent, positive role models for the students to reflect upon.

School 7

Area: Warwickshire

Year Group: Primary 

·       The ethos of the school has firm roots in seeking the best in everyone and our staff tries their utmost to make sure all children have equal learning opportunities

·       This school sets high standards for both the present and the future, hoping to lead the way for the students guided towards academic success.

·       This school provides enjoyable and creative lessons, which are also challenging and engaging for all students.

School 8

Area: Coventry

Year Group: Primary 

·       Our main priority is to maintain a good relationship with our students, which is obtained by responding to their needs and requirements inside and outside of the classroom.

·       This school constantly seeks to improve our overall achievements, as this school believe that all children have the right to succeed.

·       The families are at the heart of everything this school does, and shares their children’s achievements with great pleasure and pride.

School 9

Area: Warwickshire

Year Group: Primary 

·       This School aim to make our school feel like a place where children can foster a love for learning, no matter what their aptitude or ability.

·       The school provides a number of academic, cultural and sporting events, which each student approaches with great enthusiasm.

·       The positive attitude of the school has resulted in excellent regular attendance, good manners and awareness from all students.

School 10

Area: Warwickshire

Year Group: Secondary 

·       This School provides the ideal educational environment, promoting in students the desire to reach academic excellence within a stimulating and outstanding school.

·       The learning process is made to be accessible and relevant to all students, preparing them to become responsible citizens and an effective contribution to society.

·       Opportunities are provided within and beyond the school to immerse students in the learning process, which play a vital role in helping them develop their skills.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Salome Moretti

Salome.moretti@impactteachers.com

Graduation Fair - Thursday March 5th, 2015 - Heritage Place

Good Morning B.Ed Students,

Lakehead University’s first annual Graduation Fair will be full of information about your next steps for graduation, what to expect on Convocation day, financing your future, preparing for your career and much more.

Orillia Campus
When:     Tuesday, March 3 and Thursday, March 5
Where:    Orillia Bookstore (March 3) and Heritage Place (March 5)
Time:      9.00am to 2.00pm

If you have any questions regarding your Intent to Graduate or the Graduation Fair contact Enrolment Services - Academic Advising, Records & Registration at records@lakeheadu.ca. 

We hope to see you there!

Release of Placements - Winter Term - March 2015 - Please Read Carefully

Good Morning B.Ed Students,

This is to notify all B.Ed students that the Education Administration Team will release our confirmed placement details (to date) on Thursday March 5th, 2015.

All students will receive an official email communication once we have gone "live" with the release of the confirmed placement details. That email will provide you with specific instructions toverify your placement details BOTH online via the Education Portal, and in person with the Education Administration Team, before attempting to contact your Associate Teacher.

On March 5th, 2015 - We will have a table set up in the Student Commons in Heritage Place, where ALL B.Ed students will be asked to verify in person, the details they see when they log into the Education Portal, for their Winter Placement assignment.

In-Person Verification - in Student Commons:Thursday March 5, 2015, 2015

• 9:30 - 12:30
• 2:00 - 4:30

Other Important Information As March 5th, 2015 Approaches:

• Not all students will have confirmed placements when we release March 5th, 2015
• We continue to work closely with all partner school boards (daily), to secure our remaining placement need
• We encourage students to regularly monitor their LU email AND the Education Portal, for any updates or changes to their placement details

Once you have confirmed your placement details BOTH online and in-person, it is imperative that you are contacting your Associate Teacher, to verify:

• Correct Spelling of Name
• Correct Grade (at this point in year, we must verify you have completed 1 PRI and 1 JR placement, to satisfy this program requirement)
• Correct School Board Email Address
• Receipt of Email Resource Package from Lakehead

Thank you for your continued patience,

Math Brush Up Sessions - March 2015 - Please Read

Good Day B.Ed Students, The Faculty of Education here at the Orillia campus, have planned "brush up" sessions that will take place before the compulsory Math Competency Exam on Thursday March 19th, 2015. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THESE SESSIONS: ·    These sessions are ONLY for students who have been working on their math content knowledge. These sessions are designed to give those students who have been working on their math knowledge a chance to practice problem solving prior to the exam. ·    These are not workshops designed to TEACH you math. ·     It is not possible for us to teach all the relevant math you will need for the exam in one or two sessions (and you will find these sessions more confusing than helpful). ·    However, if you have been working on your math, or feel confident about your math understanding, these sessions will provide you with an opportunity for some extra practice. If you have a specific type of math question, please bring it with you. The workshop facilitator will do their best to address it. When Are The "Brush Up" Sessions?: ·         Tuesday March 3rd, 2015 - 5-7pm  in OH7 and OH10 ·         Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 - 5-7pm  in OH8 ·         Tuesday March 10th, 2015 - 5-7pm  in OH7 and OH10 ·         Wednesday March 11th, 2015 -  5-7pm  in OH8 How Do I Sign Up? We would ask that any B.Ed student wishing to attend either session, visit the Education Administration Office to sign up. These sign up sheets will be available in the Education Administration Office as of: Wednesday Feb 25, 2015.

There is limited space in the planned sessions, so students are encouraged sign up soon.


Regards,


Julie

AQ/ABQ Presentation with Maria Vasanelli, Lakehead University's Program Specialist

All Professional Year Education students are invited to attend a special information session about:

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION (AQ and ABQ) COURSES!

AQ/ABQ Presentation When: Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Times: 5:00 - 6:15pm and 6:30 -7:45pm
Location: Council Chambers

Come and learn how AQ/ABQ courses play an important role in your career (and pay) advancement!

Sign up to attend this session as soon as possible in the Education Administration Office, as spaces are limited.

Follow-Up Question & Answer Sessions (1X1) - BY APPOINTMENT ONLYWhen: Thursday Feb 26th, 2015
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Room: Heritage Place LU 1002G (HP Boardroom)
If you sign up for a 1x1 session - Please be sure to bring your undergrad transcript, should you have questions about possible teachables.

Again, 1x1 sessions are limited...please sign up as soon as possible.

See you there,
Julie

REMINDER: ETFO Workshop - Friday February 27th, 2015 - "Think Before You Click"

The Faculty of Education has partnered with the Elementary Teacher's Federation of Ontario, to offer you this important and relevant workshop on January 23rd, 2015. Although it is not mandatory to attend, you will find that its topic is one of growing importance in Ontario classrooms. Workshop Description: Experience in the Professional Relations and Services Department at ETFO has confirmed that many instances of teachers facing false allegations of physical or sexual misconduct or investigations by the employer are often the result of questionable judgment and practices related to professional boundaries.   This workshop focuses on maintaining appropriate professional boundaries and implementing best practice to minimize the risk of a teacher becoming the victim of false allegations or disciplinary action.  Video clips, day to day school scenarios and relevant legislation including the role of the College of Teachers are incorporated into this workshop to encourage all participants to consistently use best practices and maintain exemplary professionalism at all times.  Because of space constraints, we have planned 2 sessions on each date. Cohorts have been assigned to a specific time-slot to attend these available workshops, based on availability in class schedules. The ETFO Workshop details & Assigned Presentation Schedule for each Cohort, are as follows:         Friday February 27th, 2015              Workshop: Think Before You Click – Professional Boundaries            Session Times & Cohort Assignment:   ·         10:30 – 12:30  - for Cohorts: B, F, G and H ·         12:30 – 2:30 - for Cohorts: A, C, D and E Presenter:  Phyllis Hession-White, ETFO Staff, Professional Relations Hope to see all of you there,

               Julie

Student Appreciation Day - Wednesday February 25th, 2015

Good Morning,

Here is some information for Student Appreciation Day on Wednesday Feb 25. 

There will a number of fun activities and some surprises throughout the day but here is what folks should know ahead of time:

A professional photographer will be in the Commons to take cohort group pictures.

Cohorts are encouraged to get in the spirit and wear Lakehead colours or dress up in a theme. 

Here are the times:
11:45 - E
12:00 - H
12:30 - D
12:45 - C
1:45   - A
2:00   - B
2:30   - F
2:45   - G

Also, the library is doing a Food for Fines initiative all week. See the below poster.

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone, here is the link to this week's message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4NSgbW_nDU

In the video, I talk about Wednesday's Student Appreciation Day, Friday's ETFO workshop about social media, and next Monday's grad photos (March 2nd). I also provide some information about the progress of securing placements for the March-April period.

I hope you have a great week!

Frances

Weekly Video Message from the Chair

Hello everyone, here's the link to this week's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzrlZ34g_PQ

This week's topics are Yoga Class, the OSAP repayment presentation, custom sweater and jacket day, and Friday's Pyjama Day!

Have a terrific week,

Frances

OSAP Repayment Session

Steven de Munnik, a representative from the National Student Loan Service Centre will be on campus on Wednesday, February 11 from 5-7pm in OH 10.  

Any student who has or has had OSAP should attend to learn about the upcoming repayment process and the different repayment assistance programs to help borrowers make affordable payments. 

 BE INFORMED!

Custom Sweater & Jacket Day

CUSTOM SWEATER & JACKET DAY IS ONE DAY ONLY!

 Next Thursday February 12th from 9-4pm

 at HP.

 Come on down check out the options to customize a jacket, as well as the new line of custom sweaters you can purchase. 

Can't make Thursday? 

All week in the Bookstore at 500 University Ave. we will be selling custom clothing!

For more info please see the flyer below.

Weekly Message from the Chair

Hello everyone, here is the link to this week's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAS99HACWPI

I talk about Wednesday's Education Fair (further details can be found on our Education blog at http://everythingeduorillia.blogspot.ca/), Saturday's SmartBoard workshop (see Rosa if you wish to sign up), the new bus schedule between Barrie and Orillia (attached), and how to survive Week 5.

Have a great week!

Frances