21.08.13

Wow - I am so incredibly pleased right now! I just got my marks back from my Performing Arts unit and my Science and Environment unit - high distinctions for both!! And my final PA assignment came back with a smashing 90% and fantastic comments from my tutor. Seriously.... check this out....

"Reading your work made me want to be five years old again and in your class. I love your original and creative ideas and would employ you on the strength of this work.
You made good choices about what to present and your work is of a very high professional standard. Right from the start I felt confident that you have selected a specific age group, the theory supported your overview and introduction and the theme and experiences were developmentally appropriate. I congratulate you on your research and developing a good understanding of the theory before designing these experiences because this paid off with the integrated and playful nature of the experiences. It was very evident that you have a good understanding of how the Performing Arts in Early Childhood can create a learning context in which children can build new skills, understandings and knowledge.
The learning experiences indicate you will incorporate opportunities for children to generate, realise and respond within each area and will sustain and generate interest. This is a very competent assignment and I am confident that as an Early Childhood Educator, you will be able to engage the students in worthwhile learning and communicate this valuable information and knowledge to others."

Sorry, I know this seems like I am incredibly full of myself, but that's not how I intended. However, I am really proud that my hard work has paid off.... feeling so chuffed right now. Beer please!

xx

11.08.13

Just got back from a lovely stroll with Shaun - you can check out the pictures I took on my Flickr account. It was a lovely winter's day here in the nation's capital, so we made sure to get out of the house and enjoy it for a bit. Plus, we both needed a break from studies. Not much new to report on my end..... I do have a meeting with the person who will be my mentor teacher on my next prac - I will be teaching a Year 2 class. I'm already nervous, as the highest level I have worked with so far is kindy! Oh, and next week, I will be applying for my citizenship - I didn't think I would be very excited about, but I actually am! Tonight is fancy dinner night, and Shaun has decided to take over. He is making home-made pumpkin and pine nut ravioli with a sage butter sauce - can't wait to eat it!!! Hope you are all having lovely weekends, wherever you are in the world!

Much love, HB xx

4.08.13 - v.2

I finished the assignment! Feels so good to click the submit button - especially since the paper was nearly 7,000 words! Celebrating with a Coopers Sparkling..... and yes, those are delicious peanut butter cookies baking away in the background.

Coopers Sparkling.... or as Nit Nit once said, "A Boopers"!!

04.08.13

Hi everyone! Sorry for the lack of posts lately - I've been flat out with uni and work. So this will be a short one, as I have a massive project due later today and need to put the finishing touches on it before submitting. It's worth 60% of my final marks, so it has got to be good! Here is a picture from Friday night, featuring my lovely friend Kath. She works for the ANU and was putting on an event honouring Fred Ward, a brilliant Australian designer who created many beautiful pieces of furniture at the university. His style is minimalistic and absolutely gorgeous - Dad, I reckon you would really like some of his pieces. Kath helped put on a fantastic event, and there was free bubbly!

Happy friends on a Friday evening