Just for absolute clarity, nothing the Prime Minister said tonight affects when schools return in Scotland. I am working with Local Authorities, Directors of Education, Teaching Unions and Parents to agree a way forward for Scotland. #StayHomeSaveLives
So....tomorrow is the last day at OLSP for the Class of 2020 but we will definitely mark an outstanding 6 years at school for an incredible group of young people soon! All S6 are asked to report to the Oratory for period 5 then a treat for afters! #S6#timeforgoodbye#TEAMOLSP
Probationer teachers should be paid and it would be unreasonable not to accredit probationers with a full year in classroom, says @JohnSwinney
Student teachers withdrawn from placement early and who met standard passed - so that sets precedent, he adds
Congratulations to our Eco Group for achieving 2nd place in the Young Environmentalist Competition for their wonderful poster project highlighting all our ongoing work!!
How important it is to learn to be a friendly and outstretched hand! Try to grow in friendship even with those who think differently than you, so that solidarity might growamong you and become the best weapon to change the course of history.
*Daily Tip*
You cannot fail your NQT year at this point! If the school feel you're at risk of not meeting the standards by the end, both the school & appropriate body should offer support on how to do this. If you have concerns speak to your union or appropriate body directly.
6 weeks into NQT and today is the first day I’ve felt energised! The past 6 weeks have been so tiring.. hoping this is my body beginning to adapt to the mental&physical exhaustion brought on from the non-stop life of a teacher 👩🏻🏫