Tara Reynolds

Head Teacher Learning Design and Innovation. Passionate about promoting curiosity and a love of learning. All views expressed are personal.

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Year 10 @JamesMeehanHS students attended ABCN’s Interview 2 Impress workshop at Evan’s and Partners. Working with mentors they learnt the 3 P’s: Presence, Preparation and Practice and applied specific strategies and techniques during mock interviews.

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Celebrating the hard work, passion, and invaluable contributions of @JamesMeehanHS teachers! Your insights and effort at the Stage 5 Conference will only strengthen our model, enhancing learning and engagement for our students. Thank you! 👏 @PBordado @KrishnaP34 @_iEndo

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

@JamesMeehanHS teachers joined forces at the @Stage5Curiosity Conference, exploring data-driven strategies to refine our teaching-learning & assessment practices in order to strengthen & diversify our innovative S5 model. @KrishnaP34 @PBordado @_iEndo @MsRatusau

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Shout out to @salvos for inviting @JamesMeehanHS students to meet and shoot around with @SydneyKings players Angus and Makuach. In the spirit of community connection and support, it was a great way to end the students last day of school, playing ball and having fun.

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

What a pleasure to present @JamesMeehanHS journey implementing C&PL observational rounds to Metropolitan South School leaders at their David Hopkins Workshop. Felt great to share & support our colleagues as they embark on their own C&PL journeys. @PBordado @_iEndo @ACEL_NSW

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

From a gender reveal, to practising newborn care needs, Stage 5 Child Studies students prepare for their newborn care assessment. @JamesMeehanHS

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Preparing the transition of students from Year 9 into year 10 2024.

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Our Stage 5 subject selection workshop led by HT Stage 5 @MsTrey7111 & HT Curriculum @JamesMeehanHS. Discover your passion and excel in the pathway of your choice! Engaging students with the requirements & the Elective courses to support their aspirations @PBordado @_iEndo

[Praveen krishna @KrishnaP34]

Our Stage 5 subject selection workshop led by HT Stage 5 @MsTrey7111 & HT Curriculum @JamesMeehanHS. Discover your passion and excel in the pathway of your choice! Engaging students with the requirements & the Elective courses to support their aspirations @PBordado @_iEndo

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Day 2 Global Citizens: students focused on developing their problem solving skills by tackling localised real life problems and attempting an escape room. #Curiosityweek @JamesMeehanHS

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Day 2 World Systems: students began exploring the body’s system, completed reflex tests and participated in physical challenges to measure and analyse their heart rate. #Curiosityweek @JamesMeehanHS @dennis_nguyen1

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Day one World Systems: students are introduced to the concept of systems by taking apart, repairing, rebuilding and riding bikes. #CuriosityWeek @JamesMeehanHS

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Day one Global Citizens: students are introduced to the Model UN and explore what matters to them and focus on team building activities. #Curiosityweek @JamesMeehanHS

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Day one Storylines. Students learn about camera angles and using a camera as they strike a pose. #CuriosityWeek @JamesMeehanHS

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Getting ready for Curiosity Week @JamesMeehanHS by pitching new Integrated Learning Projects to Year 10 students. Global Citizens, Storylines and Systems. Stay tuned for next week…

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

A pleasure to present @JamesMeehanHS journey with CPL Triad Instruction Rounds with David Hopkins and Cohort 7.

[Praveen krishna @KrishnaP34]

HT Learning & Innovation @MsTrey7111 leading the conversation @JamesMeehanHS with David Hopkins. How she co-led & established protocols for Instructional Rounds. Absolutely thrilled by her passion & commitment to shift the learning culture @_iEndo @PBordado @k_rigas 👏

[Praveen krishna @KrishnaP34]

HT Learning & Innovation @MsTrey7111 leading the conversation @JamesMeehanHS with David Hopkins. How she co-led & established protocols for Instructional Rounds. Absolutely thrilled by her passion & commitment to shift the learning culture @_iEndo @PBordado @k_rigas 👏

[Tara Reynolds @MsTrey7111]

Thanks to @salvos for inviting @JamesMeehanHS Boys Basketball team for a shoot around and greet with @SydneyKings players Angus and Jaylin and assistant coach @TheSydneyFlames Will. It’s a great time of year to give back to the community and support aspiring youths.

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Day 3 and 4: Nature and Nurture @JamesMeehanHS has seen students design, construct and decorate their garden beds. Today students will be presenting their designs to their family and other teachers at a presentation breakfast. Stay tuned! @Stage5Curiosity

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Collaborative planning for @Stage5Curiosity classroom spaces and technology ideas to support Integrated and High Potential & Gifted Education @JamesMeehanHS. A shout out to the Stage 5 team of teachers who kept students at the centre of thinking and decision making. @Savita_R3

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Day 2: Nature & Nurture Pilot saw students go to the People, Places & Plants tour @RBGSydney. Here students explored the ways Aboriginal People used plants for food, tools & medicine, with a guided tour of the gardens & a smell, touch and taste of native plants. @JamesMeehanHS