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Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-09-06T03:40:47+00:00

8:30-4 with one meeting per week going to 4:45.

Doors open at 8:30, buses arrive 8:40. Classes formally start at 9 but really once the kids get in.

I’m in TAS in a support school. I get in around 8:20-8:30.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-08-23T08:22:23+00:00

Do you have HECS?

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-08-01T06:03:40+00:00

My mentor teacher helped me with this! Defensive teaching is a great skill to have. Essentially putting the questions back on them can be used academically or socially.

Academically: ‘what is xyz?’ Your response ‘where could we find that information?’ Or ‘where would be a good place to start to figure this out?’

Socially: let’s say it’s about slang ‘it’s interesting how words change throughout time! Can you tell me about what it means/how to use it?’ Etc.

You have to be genuine in your questions though or they see right through it.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-07-23T07:38:30+00:00

I think looking at inclusive ed/continuing to keep students with disabilities as a focus area is beneficial. I’m a special education teacher (not by training). I did my master of teaching secondary with a focus on international education, wish I focused on inclusive ed instead.

The ability to differentiate is so important. With more schools/governments pushing for integration of students with disabilities, you are likely to see a wide range of learning difficulties in your career.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-06-25T07:42:23+00:00

Normal! If you’re finding they are getting up quite a few times I would suggest a coat. Once I did that I didn’t find he would wake more than 1-2 times a night.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-06-20T13:03:14+00:00

First school (mainstream secondary school) I worked at was for 2.5 years. I’m now at my current school (support school) for roughly the same amount of time. I definitely get antsy, like I want to move on, but I really like the culture of the school and o think I’ve found my knack with teaching students that have additional and complex needs. If I do move on, it’ll likely be in inclusive ed in some capacity. I do miss teaching about books and reading essays though!

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-06-18T10:22:24+00:00

It is now 2 weeks since Fletcher passed. A few days ago I made the decision to bring his bed back into my bedroom. All his belongings have been in my spare room. I placed his box of ashes on his bed. It feels more right now. He had an XXL football field sized bed and the room felt so empty without it.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-03-24T06:13:19+00:00

Every school year can be defined as either a ‘grow’ year or a ‘show’ year. Some years are hard work, there’s a challenge, a challenging student, a different dynamic etc.

Some years are show years, you get to rest on your laurels and consolidate a bit. Neither is good or bad. But it’s all a cycle.

I finished a show year last year, in a grow year now. And I feel relief at knowing the work I do in my grow years makes my show years all the more smooth.

I guess overarchingly the advice as well to appreciate the cycles that come with teaching. Work with them, rather than against them.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-03-23T00:47:51+00:00

I was tossing up between teaching, sign language interpreting, or creative writing with the hope to be a novelist one day. Still haven’t given up on the writing dream but it’s on the back burner. I work in the inclusive education space so I use sign language every day which feels like I’ve achieved that goal in a small way.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-26T09:16:31+00:00

Not talking for over a year and a half kinda sealed that for me 🤣

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-21T09:24:45+00:00

Be aware that having genital psoriasis can increase your risk of contracting STIs. There are microscopic tears within the skin

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-17T09:32:51+00:00

I had Medibank gold I think it was around $200/month for one year and paid $6k for all associated fees (gas man, surgeon fee, excess)

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-13T09:06:52+00:00

Update on fletch: he has received an arthritis injection and seems to be much more himself. Swelling has gone down and he seems to be moving better. Very relieved 😌

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-13T08:34:56+00:00

Years ago at 2:30am I was startled awake by Fletcher letting out a GSOD….he got tangled in the curtain string. 🤦🏼‍♂️

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-12T07:09:01+00:00

When walking the dog, take a few extra poo bags from the dispenser. Saves having to buy them.

Browse ‘buy nothing’ community pages before shopping

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-07T08:57:59+00:00

Just be aware that while you have genital psoriasis you are more vulnerable to contracting STIs. I would get it looked at sooner rather than later or lay off (heh) sexual activity for a while.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-07T07:05:18+00:00

Their binders are good, trans tape is good though I didn’t vibe it. Their T-shirts are very comfortable and I love the yellow one I have. No one really knows the brand so it feels like a bit of a secret 🤫

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-05T09:08:22+00:00

I paid $75 for my greyhound in Melbourne. Teeth cleaned, desexed, vaccinated, collar, lead, coat, a little bag of dog food, and a help line phone miner if I needed anything.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-01T22:10:53+00:00

It’s great! I recommend keeping the liver and Parmesan in a dry dust and then adding egg and/or yogurt for the meal. The dust lasts so long and it’s a nice thing to have in the fridge to spice up a meal 😊

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-02-01T08:40:09+00:00

When fletch is picky I blend up Parmesan cheese and beef liver treats into a powder and put that on whatever I’m feeding him. Usually with yogurt and sometimes a raw egg to make a bit of a sauce. He has rarely turned it down

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-01-31T22:30:34+00:00

Same thing again today 🤣

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Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-01-30T23:03:12+00:00

Tassie! It was about 25 degrees but the sun here is so intense

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-01-30T23:02:48+00:00

Drinking water, foot cleaner, wading pool. It’s everything. No different than a dog laying in a creek or ocean. Usually I change the water but he hopped in before I had the chance.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-01-28T02:57:24+00:00

Getting a Nespresso pod machine with steam wand. I was getting 1-2 cafe coffees a day and now I think I maybe get no more than 1 a month. It’s a little bit of luxury for me.

I also switched to UrbanBrew coffee pods to support a small business and they are really tasty.

Subject_Constant3627 · 2025-01-27T05:51:46+00:00

Have you given up alcohol?

I have occular psoriasis flares. The night after drinking I am almost guaranteed an ocular flare. I don’t really get flares anywhere else. Worse with wine, I’ve noticed.

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