January 2020 – Happy Schools

Get More Done – Productivity Hacks

January 30, 2020

Time is a precious commodity. Each year there seems to be more tasks that need to be completed in our work in schools, in the same amount of time. The start of the year is the ideal time to make sure that we are being as efficient as possible and using our time well. These productivity hacks can help get more done in less time. Focus – Multi-tasking is NOT the Answer Schools are such busy places, we often have many tasks on the go at one time. The ability to multi-task or “juggle many balls in the air” at one time is held in high esteem. However, research indicates that we aren’t actually multi-tasking, we are in fact…

Making 2020 Your Year

January 23, 2020

Stevef

Effectiveness

It’s relatively easy to start the year feeling refreshed and recharged and ready for the year ahead. It’s a little more difficult to maintain that energy level during the year. A little planning now can set you up to make 2020 your best year yet! Start by reflecting on last year and then identify key areas for action. Without reflection, we will continue to repeat the same mistakes of the past. Without action, nothing is achieved. Take a moment now to reflect on last year. What worked well and what contributed to higher levels of stress? Were you organised and prepared for peak periods eg report time? Were you efficient with your time or did you procrastinate or focus on…

10 Important Priorities For A Successful Year

January 16, 2020

Stevef

Effectiveness

Whether you are a novice teacher or an experienced classroom practitioner, it is easy to be overwhelmed by the bewildering amount of work that needs to be accomplished each school day. With this type of workplace pressure, it is crucial to prioritise your tasks so that you can accomplish everything you need to do, move forward in meeting your goals, reduce your own stress levels, and, most importantly, be the teacher your students need for you to be. While our daily tasks will change during the course of the year, our priorities will not. In the list below, you will ﬁnd the ten most important priorities that all teachers, no matter what we teach, must pay careful attention to. 1.…