Alex Macdonald

English, Literacy & Media Teacher. Stretch, Challenge & Enrichment Lead @RosehillHS 📚 🎬

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

Really interesting read. Lots to ponder as we look to fully understand how we better support those students that are ‘highly able’, especially those that don’t yet know it.

[Alex Quigley @AlexJQuigley]

https://t.co/6KiobJD35X

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

1H1 are studying ‘ A Kind of Spark’ and it has prompted a lot of conversation about ‘what makes a good teacher?’ as our main character doesn’t feel like she has one… this prompted lots of ‘Thank you for being a GREAT teacher’ cards for staff ❤️🌟 @RosehillHS values in action

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

Every English teacher’s dream half term destination…

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

Yet another wonderful display created alongside our young people. Thank you M & T for helping us with our UNCRC display. @RosehillHS are Going for Gold…

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

3C2 had a visit from @RosehillHS’s link officer today to discuss all things Gang Culture and the risks to young people in society as part of our Identity unit. Lots of very interesting information and some brilliant questions from the class. Very proud ⭐️

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

An exciting new chapter began this evening… and another one continued to write itself yesterday evening.

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

💡🎥🎬Today we have published a new framework, alongside Screen Scotland, to support the national roll out of the 3 -18 Film and Screen curriculum.
👉https://t.co/gZQfCmglZS

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

Absolutely fantastic day with some of our wonderful S5’s at the @ucas_online Discovery Day and University of Edinburgh. Everyone did @RosehillHS so proud! Next step: personal statements

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

@MrAitken21 @RosehillHS @Rosehill_ExArts I love that we have Drama this year 🎭… just media to go 🎬

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

* I don’t think I’ve heard this young person say they’re excited for anything but home time since meeting them in S2.

- Meeting the wonderful 1H1 and 1T1, and being able to share in their excitement about our ‘Reading for Gold’ programme.

The most amazing start to the year!

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

Some highlights from Day One @RosehillHS 25/26:
- ‘Miss, I missed you over break. Hope it was a good rest for you though’
-‘I saw this on holiday and thought of you. Thanks for last year.’
-‘ I’m buzzing for N5 ya know Miss. I’m gonna smash it and get an A’ *

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

@MrAitken21 Can’t wait to see it on the 15th! Super 🌟’s

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

@MrAitken21 @traversetheatre @wonder_fools @RosehillHS @Rosehill_ExArts @robbiedgordon Am I being silly… looks like I can only get a ticket to the 7:30pm on Sunday? Did we sell out?
While I’m sure the Wonder Fools are great, I’d much rather see our lovely lot

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

Rosehill Readers, keep an eye out for our ‘Ask Me What I’m Reading’ posters on a classroom door near you… designed by I and M in 1H2 as part of our ongoing Reading Schools project. @RosehillHS

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

Absolute super🌟’s! A tear or two might have sprung to my eyes on Monday seeing them all prepared and confident for the English assessment. So proud!

[Rosehill: a place to learn, grow, and thrive @RosehillHS]

Ssshhhh… Today we’ve been thinking about how proud we are of our S4 pupils sitting Formal Assessments for the first time. They have been brilliant. We are also so grateful to our parent volunteers for giving their time to support invigilation. English ✅ Mods ✅ Maths next💪

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

S1 have begun their Home Alone 2 Media Studies unit this morning 🎬🍿. Look at this amazing starter feedback on ‘Things we associate with Christmas’ from 1H2! 🎄🎅🏼 My handwriting could barely keep up with how fast they were sharing! Wee 🌟’s.

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

@MsPrestonHT Go Seth and Madison 🌟🎉 what absolute superstars!

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

@MsPrestonHT Hope Esme has the BEST time!! Can’t wait to exchange stories on Monday. Staff Swiftie Society will need to be set up at rest break

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

Studying The Boxer by Emma Payne with S2 at the moment. Today we creating our own boxer’s to help get into the mindset of the boxer. Some absolutely FANTASTIC examples of imagery being shared!

[Alex Macdonald @MrsMac_English]

Happy Eras Tour Week to all those in Scotland who celebrate. Taylor Swift club has been growing in popularity over the past few weeks as we start putting finishing touches to Friendship Bracelets and our chosen Eras outfit. Next week…full debrief