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  1. sparklebox

    More teacher strikes

    "If that's the only reason you're in a Union have you had a look at http://www.edapt.org.uk/ ? I've done some consulting work for them and I've so far been impressed with their approach. Sure, some things they are a bit toothless on given they don't have industrial action in their armoury...
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    More teacher strikes

    I am a primary school teacher and have been for the past few years, it is a hard job, there are long hours but I will not moan only to be tarnished with a negative brush. Firstly at present there is only 1 teaching union suggesting another strike day - NUT (not my union). Though they are a...
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    Did you agree with the Strike today?

    Yes, I explained to my class why we weren't in today, why I wouldn't be at work and why our school was predominantly closed.
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    Who here is a teacher?

    Yes, vicisthebest, it was several years ago when I first found the site! :-) - I'm at a school in Golcar area :-)
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    Who here is a teacher?

    I am a teacher in a primary school and have just recently moved year groups. I went into teaching under no illusions - it was what I wanted to do and I enjoy my job. In terms of working hours; I get to work at 7.15 every day and I don't leave until 5pm onwards at least, later when I have staff...
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    Big Bike Thread

    LOL can't say I've noticed but she'll love hearing that later.. or not! :D
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    Big Bike Thread

    Do it! You'll always be able to swap back if you don't like them, there's no shortage of second hand Revs and Lyriks. I want some Marzocchi 44 RC3 TI's but they have a stupidly short a2c :( edit: lol this is Andelusion, forgot I was logged in on my gf's account (it's her laptop).
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    Advice on learning to teach

    As you have a BA the best option would be for a PGCE, depends whether you want to be a primary or secondary teacher also. Primary teachers do not necessarily need a specialism whilst training whereas generally a seconday PGCE does require a specialist subject and qualifications in those areas...
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    Anyone been on a primary PGCE?

    I'm sure you'll be great! Good luck! It's certainly worth it by the end :-) xx
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    Anyone been on a primary PGCE?

    Lol this is very true. I am currently a primary teacher in a year 3 class and my partner did a secondary PGCE. Just finished my NQT year, the training and first year are ridiculously hard, it starts to get easier though :-), stick at it, it gets better. Message me if you need any help! xx
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    English Authors - Thriller/Murder Mysteries

    My friend has just self published on amazon, his first book was a children's book but he has also written a horror/mystery - it's only cheap, give it a look! http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0088DCG4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_alp_YpGZpb1TQPNHX
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    Overpriced Holidays In The School Holidays

    I am also a teacher and agree fully with this.
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    Can't believe it...!

    Made me lol :-D xx
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    *Valentines Day* What did yer other half get ya!

    He's taking me to our favourite restaurant in the City :-D xx
  15. sparklebox

    Help please : Can anyone trace who has set up a facebook account??

    Reported it also, just horrible :( xx
  16. sparklebox

    The OcUK Valentines Day Thread 2012

    I'm a girl! there are a few of us!
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    The most life changing thing (good and bad) you've done recently

    Lost my Gran in August only a month after she was diagnosed. Positively though I graduated university and got my first job as a teacher and got a house with my boyfriend. xx
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    New Years Resolutions

    Lose weight/get fitter and grow my nails!
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    Who thinks Coca-Cola christmas advert is the start of christmas?

    I do unfortunately. However it has been shown too early for me this year - I'm not ready! x
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    Present for the people who cared for my boy

    Some kind of gift hamper including nice coffee and tea and different juices plus some nice biscuits for the break room - the midwives and staff have to provide their own supplies and they would be used and appreciated by all different staff :-). We did this for the nurses in hospital who nursed...
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