TS 1: Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
– establish a safe and stimulating environment for pupils, rooted in mutual respect
Pantomime trip – Jack and the Beanstalk
I was excited to take students on this trip in December 2017 as I was still fairly new to my block placement school and was keen to get to know some students more as I wasn’t teaching them in my classes. It is also important that students understand that they are representing the school during any school trip, and should act in an appropriate manner.
Myself and a fellow PGCE student teacher escorted the students to a local sports centre where the pantomime was being held. Students were excited at the prospect of being out of school and also doing something which didn’t involve them learning! As we walked, students were curious and keen to speak to me. The trip had been opened to all year groups but it was only Year 7 & 8 that came. We were seated really close to the stage and students were very excited. Myself and another member of staff were called on to the stage and students were cheering and were very proud of our presence as a school at this pantomime.