Hi,

So after procrastinating this for a while now, I think I need to pull up my socks and get organised(proactive)! This is term 4 and without any doubt the craziest term ever! I now miss those lockdown days(Yes I am a homebody!). It feels like suddenly there is this mad rush to socialize, go to that event, organise gatherings/birthday parties etc. This was one of my fear during those quiet lockdown mornings when I was reading in a nook with my hot cuppa and some light music. Anyways I know I am resilient so I will manage. The annual stocktake is done and I am busy planning my new library displays along with using those precious RFF minutes to accession/order new resources that I can showcase to all staff members at the beginning of 2022. By the way this year’s Harry Potter display was a huge success and I have already asked students to give me few options for next year. I think I will go with Roald Dahl or may be something related to graphic novels..can’t believe how much my students love Dog man!!

I am planning to get ahead this time with my deadlines and finish my assignment asap(not that I have many days left)! I am actually finding these readings and assignments extremely useful. The last one I did was a joy! Designing subject headings was a mind boggling experience!

This is my second year as a TL and over my 6 years of experience as a teacher where I was able to don several hats( C0-teacher; RFF; EaL/D; LaST etc.) I now feel that this is my niche! I agree with Kay when she said that her teaching philosophy is to keep learning authentic and connected where students are able to apply it to improve their knowledge. While looking for suitable resources for my students I want their input, their interests. I regularly collaborate with other teachers and know that our students need resources that can boost their comprehension( also proved by NAPLAN results). Having a really good understanding of my students, our community and a good knowledge of curriculum will guide me to source the resources that will benefit them!