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Snapshot from our Preservice Teacher Allison McDougall

A big hello to the RSC parents, students and staff. 

 

My name is Allison McDougall and I am a Canadian preservice teacher from Deakin University. I am so grateful to the RSC community for welcoming myself and all other preservice teachers with open arms during this uncertain time in the world of education.

 

Now a little about my first week at RSC, ‘virtual learning’ edition. 

On Monday, I embarked on an experience of a lifetime; joining an array of both French and Drama classes in a virtual teaching and learning setting. My journey will continue on for the next five weeks and I already feel as though I don’t want it to end! 

 

The past week has been nothing short of ‘full on’ as they say; trying my best to get to know staff, students and trying to piece together the overall essence of the RSC school atmosphere. I must say that my amazing mentor teachers have truly accomplished amazing things by organizing engaging lessons and meet ups for students whilst also allowing me to join in and experience what virtual learning looks like at RSC. 

 

Their efforts have made my first week one I will never forget! They are superstars and I am so fortunate to be working alongside such inspiring educators. 

 

I cannot wait to see what the next four weeks have in store for this unique experience and I thank all of you for your unprecedented kindness and support!

 

Allison McDougall 

Deakin Pre- Service teacher, 

currently undertaking a 5-week placement at RSC, 

mentored by Karl McNamara and Beatrice Dauguet

 

Staff Huddle - Reminders of What we Have to Be Grateful For

Sometimes during the pandemic we have all had low days, and it just takes a few moments to sit and think about the things we do have to be grateful for during this time of change and challenge.

By reminding ourselves of these things, it sometimes can bring you a sense of peace and give you the energy to keep running that marathon together, one day at a time!

 

Staff were given this challenge this week to have a think about it, hereare some of their comments.

  • I'm grateful for having a good job, happy and healthy family while others are going through a lot.
  • Grateful for Daniel Andrews doing a great job looking after Victoria
  • I am grateful for bees and rosemary in my garden
  • I'm grateful to still be working and still having the ability ti have a positive influence on my students. I know many people who are no longer working at the moment.
  • I'm grateful to have a home I love to spend time in. Lockdown in a different space would be a very different experience.
  • I'm grateful for having a wonderful job, supportive colleagues, and the technology to 'see' and speak to my family and friends.
  • Grateful for having a job .
  • I’m grateful for the fantastic people I work with.
  • Grateful as a PST to still be getting experience in a schooling environment during this time
  • I too am grateful to have a home where I am fortunate to live with 4 amazing people, a supportive husband and 3 loving sons
  • Im grateful for the flexibility my family have shown with all the changes we have experienced!
  • Grateful for the support and compassion that is shown to staff from the Principal and the Principal Team
  • I was grateful to break out of iso yesterday and come to school to work with a great crew!
  • Very grateful for the incredible team spirit that we all share - there’s always someone willing to help out when we’re in need of support
  • Grateful for Teams - it helps all of us to stay connected and be part of this amazing team of staff and friends
  • Grateful to work with such positive and inspirational Lead Teachers whose intrinsic motivation lights up my days.
  • I'm extremely grateful to still be employed at RSC and for the amazing support from the entire RSC community. I'm also grateful to have such a positive and loving family
  • There are so many things we can be grateful for, we just have to be in a positive mindset.Yesterday was such a beautiful day, so we can be grateful for sunshine in the midst of winter With so many positive Covid-19 cases (as well as other diseases/conditions) we can be grateful for good health With so many people out of work, we can be grateful for the ability to continually support our families