“Even though we think that people understand when we are talking to them and that they are on the same page as we are, that is not necessarily so, and sometimes the stress of the situation can cause them to do all sorts of strange things, so perhaps we should make much more allowance, especially … Continue reading Inside the Teacher’s Classroom – episode 10
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Quality feedback as important as ever during COVID-19
By Dave Smale – Across School Leader for Pupuke Kāhui Ako and Head of Scholarship and Extension Pathway English, WBHS Despite being unexpectedly thrust into distance learning and all the challenges that come with it, one thing remains the same – quality feedback is a key influence on student achievement. Whether you’re physically in the … Continue reading Quality feedback as important as ever during COVID-19
Language day at Milford Primary
Westlake Boys languages council visited Milford Primary School in the afternoon of 23rd August to help celebrate International Languages Week. It was the third visit which has been running for three consecutive years since 2016. 30 boys in Years 11 – 13 worked together to prepare 10 different cultural activities and language lessons for Year … Continue reading Language day at Milford Primary
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