A walk down memory lane...
Today, was the first time in 20 years that I have visited Canterbury Christchurch University. It really was a little trip down memory lane, as I walked from the train station to meet my tutors. So many memories came flooding back, nights out, crashing on friends floors and learning my trade. However, this was also a period of great sadness for me as my mum, the most caring, loving and kind person anyone could ever meet, sadly passed away at the end of my first year. When I look back, I'm not sure how I continued with my studies as I was completely heart broken as were my dad and sister. Times were hard, tears were shed, time seemed to stop for a while and sadness engulfed us all. I will always be eternally grateful to my dad, sister and my Anchorians Family, they are without doubt the reason why I finished my studies.
So here I am 20 years on, returning to uni to start my journey on becoming a Specialist Teacher and Assessor for Dyslexia. The facilities look amazing, the halls of residence look inviting (cinema room and gym - yes please) and the coffee is cheap! I'm excited what the next 18 months will bring.
Feeling proud
Friday, January 12, 2024 by Sarah Webb | Uncategorized
Happy New Year!
It's been a while since I wrote my last update as I took all of the Christmas holiday's off - yes I know...a whole 2 weeks! It was bliss after a busy November and December with coursework, essay writing, tutoring, being a mum and Christmas!
I am writing this post with some good news....I passed both the essays I submitted in December, with a merit - I can't believe it! I was convinced that I would have to resubmit at least one of them because I found them so hard. This has really given me a boost at the start of the new year.
My next day at uni is 30th January but I start my teaching practice next week, which I am really looking forward to. Hempstead Junior School are supporting me with this side of my course, which I am extremely grateful for. For this block of teaching I have to record myself and upload it so my tutors can mark it - I better make sure I use my posh voice!
I'm also starting to plan my Action Research Project which will see me deliver training focused on multi-sensory learning to some super TAs are Parkwood Primary School. Thank you for putting your trust in me!
I think it's going to be a busy spring term!
