Strange to think that a year ago I was at the start of my training to become an art teacher. A year later I’m qualified with my own classroom and classes. Where has the time gone? 😳

I doodled my house

Why arts subjects were hit so hard in the pandemic Tes magazine ⁦Dr Steven Berryman⁩ the arts are crucial now ‘not just to help close any learning gaps but also to ensure that the power that the arts can have for children is central to their sch experience /1 tes.com/magazine/analy…

Had my first ECT observation today. Felt strange having someone observe me as it’s been so long since my last observation from my ITT 😂

Graduated my PGCE! 🎓🎉

As a teacher, you’re sometimes privileged to witness life moments. I saw a girl approach a boy to ask if he wanted her number. He paused, then pulled out his phone. Utter joy on the girl’s face. I then confiscated the phone as it’s against rules to have it out in the corridor.

Still in school next week? 🤷🏻‍♂️🎄☃️ Yes No 👇🏻 👇🏻

17 yr old son left 2 years of A level art in A3 clear plastic portfolio with black book marked La Sainte Union & name: Joseph Wallis. Left on C11 bus 1:30 yesterday. Got on Parliament Hill got off Rosslyn Hill. He can’t get his A level art without it. Can u help: generous reward.

Year 1 & 2 at Old Church Primary have really enjoyed creating these ‘London landmarks’ this week, with all 120 kids joining in over the four days. I love everything about these. Special. 😊 darrellwakelam.com

PAY TEACHING ASSISTANTS MORE!!!

Our son lost his art portfolio that he needs to pass his GCSE on the 18.37 train from Strawberry Hill to Waterloo on Wednesday. It’s a clear A3 plastic wallet with a black art book in. Pls ring the number on the outside if you see it. Pls retweet! Thanks! South Design Western SWR Help

The Doctor has a very special message for super fans aged 5-15 in the UK! 🔷 The #BluePeter fan art competition closes at 5pm on Monday 15th May - For full details of how to enter, including rules and privacy notice, visit bbc.co.uk/bluepeter

The creative industries bring in over 100 billion to UK economy each year, at the same time creative subjects are being squeezed in schools! How does that make any sense?! Teachers tell me their students give up art as they don’t think they’ll get a ‘proper job’, it’s a myth!!

I had to explain what a game of conkers is to my Y7 class today as none of them have heard of it before. Officially feeling old smh

My school unexpectedly made quite a few of our staff redundant yesterday (including myself). This is incredibly disappointing but I am really hoping to stay in Dubai, if anyone knows of any Secondary English vacancies for British curriculum I would be so grateful 🙏🏼🤞🏼#CollabUAE

The less solid something is the harder it is to draw, water can then be particularly difficult Here are some instructions for a perfect drop of water 📸Wes Modes

Local families supporting those in need in our local communities. Thanks for the overwhelming response to our food bank collection!! Ambition, Teamwork, Honesty Respect #smashingit #ttct

Being a teacher at this time of year is wild because this is literally the first time I’ve seen daylight in a week when I haven’t been on break duty