Penelope Emes

Deputy Head of Primary at LSG Dubai 🇦🇪 | Passionate about education 📚, sport 🏃‍♀️and wellbeing 🧘

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Wonderful celebration of empowering 🇦🇪 women today at @LatifaLearn to mark #internationalwomensday2021!

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Just been to one of these... really interesting course by @MindfulByDesign questioning the concept of ‘yet’ to increase learning agility and develop a growth mindset 🧠📚

[Infinite Learning @InfiniteUAE]

Virtual Course: Un-Limiting Students - Developing Growth Mindsets
by James Anderson
on Tue, 2nd March 2021

Details: https://t.co/WX7GjZVQx1

Highly practical & classroom focused workshop for #Teachers and Leaders

Watch https://t.co/qEaUVeNzX3

@MindfulByDesign #GrowthMindset

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Day 1: Life of an international Educator nominated by @Dubai_Teachmeet

Post a picture for 7 days, no explanation.

I nominate @bbh_heaton

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Powerful resources from @AppleEDU urging us to really think about and then act to make positive changes to our community. Right now, I think we are more aware of the need to protect our community then ever before - have a look.

[Apple Education @AppleEDU]

As an educator, you play an important role in helping students discover how they can make a positive impact. Community service is a great way to engage students in critical thinking that moves us all forward. Share your #ChallengeForChange story.

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Absolutely- as we tell the girls at #latifalearn ,’Not all super heroes wear capes’

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Highly recommend this. We were lucky enough to have Matthew Savage deliver training live in person (remember those times!) at #latifalearns .PASS data has proved invaluable- currently using it to inform online mentoring sessions with Y5 & 6. #CollabUAE #Wellbeing

[GL Education @GL_Education]

From 1st February we are hosting a five week interactive online course to support you with triangulating your CAT4, attainment and PASS wellbeing data. Find out more and reserve your place here: https://t.co/tnaKaNP7ya

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

So simple, so effective - try it at home or in the classroom - but do try 🌸

[Headspace @Headspace]

💖 Inhale for 4.
❤️ Hold for 4.
🧡 Exhale for 4.
💛 Hold for 4.
☝️ Repeat. ☝️

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

@VHPS_AsstHead @MrOatesSoSimple Absolutely - it’s a challenging road ahead. We also found giving the children some creative projects away from their iiPads worked really well - Y6 made model Andersen shelters and compared these with lockdown - some really insightful work produced.

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Discussed wellbeing New Year’Resolutions with Y6 today, kept them fun, positive and specific - they came up with some inspirational ideas to welcome 2021 Feeling good to be back in the classroom again! #latifalearn #thisgirlcan

[Headspace @Headspace]

Why do most New Year’s resolutions fail? We can’t change into a new person overnight. It’s all about small incremental changes. https://t.co/Hl5JS3IRmp

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

@Dubai_Teachmeet @NiallStatham Or twenty! Enjoyed the letters - and yes, that’s how we really did keep in touch back then!

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

In our present world where support and collaboration are vital to us all, this is an interesting read encouraging us to find mentors to help guide and navigate ourselves . Go seek!

[Nature Portfolio @NaturePortfolio]

Mentors don't have to be wise, ancient figures, akin to Yoda in Star Wars. https://t.co/SkaQMeNHmO

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Due to the staggered starts in the morning to keep us all safe, our registration time has lengthened - if yours has too (or even if it’s still the same!) kick start the day and utilise the time constructively. Love the wellbeing toolbox idea 🌸. #CollabUAE

[Tes International @IntlTes]

Registration time doesn't have to boring – why not inject some fun to set students up for the day ahead and boost their wellbeing, suggests @NiallCrowley_Ed
https://t.co/q9JIXpNe05

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Absolutely! I know we fully integrate wellbeing but we have also introduced a protected wellbeing time into KS2 as well @LatifaLearn

[Simon O'Connor FCCT 🇦🇪 @HISD_HM]

https://t.co/hVIvldrNHN
This can't be said enough: whether it is creativity, empathy, wellbeing or curiosity, the Arts provide the answers. Especially at a time of such pressure, but even when not, these subjects are crucial. @ArtsEdINTL @BSMEorg @KHDA @IntlTes @teachmiddleeast

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

It’s getting to the end of a tough old year! Love these Project Book ideas from @AppleEDU - fab for designing little gratitude presents for family and friends who might be near or far... super easy and free to access. Get creative!

[Apple Education @AppleEDU]

Explore free creative projects for the whole family. Join virtual sessions and get hands-on with the Make Your Holiday Project Book to share gratitude, create gifts, and celebrate together this seasons.

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

At a time when we are all being so creative to ensure playtime is still valuable and enjoyed- albeit socially distanced, I enjoyed these wise words about the right to play. Take a look.

[Dr Chris Moore @DrChrisMooreEP]

“Because play isn’t just a means to an end: it’s fundamental to children’s development and wellbeing” - by @edpsydan

This is a great video from @DECPOfficial and @MichaelRosenYes on the importance of play time at school.

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

This could be the very first First Lady to continue with her job - showing the world the true passion of teachers everywhere.

[Tes Global @TesGlobalX]

"I want people to value teachers!"
https://t.co/uHCl2GOShC

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

For my fellow international teachers - an easy read article I enjoyed #collabUAE

[Tes International @IntlTes]

International teachers: have you ever found yourself starting a sentence 'In the UK, we used to…'?
https://t.co/acXeTEqaF4

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Think it really helps to create manageable goals-some lovely daily inspiration here- am going to try! #wellbeing

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Covid is restricting our lives, but we can look for new ways to keep making progress. Join us for #NewWaysNovember and find new and creative ways to keep learning and overcome frustrations https://t.co/DlgwMkz2Sq

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

At a time when Educational Visits are no longer - some great ideas here from @AppleEDU which can be carried out socially distanced in the school environment #CollabUAE

[Apple Education @AppleEDU]

Activate student engagement through movement and physical exploration with #ARoniPad. Explore the new #AugmentedReality collection in the #AppleTeacher Learning Center today.

[Penelope Emes @PenelopeEdu]

Currently reading the beautifully written,poignant War Horse @MichaelMorpugo with my Y6 class who are engrossed. It would be wonderful to share the theatre experience with them too. At a time where the acting profession has been so devasted- thank you @NTLive

[National Theatre Live @NTLive]

A very special royal salute from Joey in honour of The Queens Diamond Jubilee in 2012.

We are so excited to bring #WarHorse back cinemas in November 🐎