I am a big fan of this book. I loved the emphasis on sharing + elevating strengths through praise, feedback and learning. The point, ‘82% consider recognition as an important part of their happiness at work’, might seem obvious, but I think it’s powerful and important to act on📚

🎙️ Bonne chance to all Year 11 students taking their French speaking mock exams today! You've got this — show off everything you've learned and speak with confidence. 💬🇫🇷 #GCSEFrench #GoodLuck #thesuttonway

Two more days of speaking exams with my lovely year 11 French students, so I bought another stress toy (continuing the tradition) to try to decrease their nerves and make them smile. Calma llama was on hand for moral support. 🦙🇫🇷

April audiobooks 📖. These were some really thought-provoking listens. My favourite this month still is “The Next Conversation”, I found the anecdotes so interesting and it’s the one that’s made me reflect most on my own practice. However, it’s closely followed by Sinek.

The first audiobooks of May. All interesting but in different ways. As a self-confessed over-thinker, Clear Thinking was a useful listen to support my post-decision thought process. All the books made me reflect on my practice + experiences, and how to keep developing further! 📖

A wonderful night for a wonderful year group! Prom is always one of my favourite points in the year and it was a pleasure to celebrate all of their hard work, successes and the end of their time with us at SCA. 🌟

My June audiobooks. I loved Practice Perfect so much that I’ve bought a physical copy so that I can reference sections more easily. They were all excellent listens (and I’m still loving how much more productive my commute feels) but Practice Perfect was definitely my favourite📖.

The end of this week saw our first speaking mocks for y10, the first speaking mocks with the new specification & (of course) the return of zen cat. I’m pleased to say that he was a hit with the students, but I’m even more pleased with the effort and resilience that I’ve seen 🐱🇫🇷

A very useful and lovely way to spend the afternoon! I’m already looking forward to our next discussion. 🌟

A wonderful day welcoming two wonderful visitors! Thank you Miss A Paulson and Laura for joining us in school today! I’m really looking forward to continuing to work together on all things T&L and PD next year!

An exceptional performance from a wonderful group of very talented students! Thank you TDA Perform Faculty faculty for all of the organisation, hard work and time invested behind the scenes to make it all happen! What a lovely way to spend a Thursday evening! 🎭

Last day of term collage in honour of Lauren Wintrip 😊

After five years with so many wonderful students, colleagues and lots of learning experiences, Friday marked my last day at SCA! I’m very excited for my new role but I’m also grateful to have worked somewhere that I’ve enjoyed so much that it makes me sad to leave! 🌟

A positive first PD session of the academic year! It was great to see our staff engaging positively throughout and embracing deliberate practice and group rehearsal to support our continued development! 🌟

Teaching and learning road trip!! 😊

Who is the Secret Squirrel this Autumn? Next week, a Secret Squirrel will be branching out across the Academy to reward pupils for their amazing achievements and demonstrating our values! Tree-mendous. Don't miss out! #AttendtoAchieve #WhoisSecretSquirrel

Today, Secret Squirrel rewarded pupils learning in our Inclusion Centre partnered with Think For The Future! Doughnuts all round after a cracking half-term 🍩 We are so proud of our pupils and this transformative provision. Where will the Squirrel go next? #WhoisSecretSquirrel

What a last day. Year 9 Attendance Breakfast Disco and lots of Secret Squirrel rewards! We have had a brilliant half-term. Thank you to our families for your support. Thank you as well to our Campus Manager Mr Taylor for being the Secret Squirrel! #MrTaylorisSecretSquirrel

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A positive day, discussing all things PD and Teaching and Learning, for our Trust-wide PD Community day. 🌟Miss A Paulson Bev Brazier