Expectations
What is the rule about food and drinks in the classroom?
No drinks are allowed aside from water. No food is allowed unless you give me some.
What is the first thing you should do upon arriving at class?
Line up in a quiet, orderly way outside of the classroom.
What nail colour does Miss' usually get?
Red
What pet does Miss' family own? (Bonus point for name of pet)
Cat named Angus/Ongy Bongy
What house is Miss in?
Rufino
Should you ever use your mobile phone or airpods during class?
The answer is no.
Will Miss allow you to check your phone if your mum texts you?
No
What town did Miss teach in before moving back to Brisbane?
Innisfail, FNQ
How many degree/s does Miss have? (Bonus point for naming degree/s)
Two - Bachelor of Creative Industries and Masters of Teaching
What are three things students can do in Art1 to help Miss keep the classroom orderly and tidy?
Student response (clean up prac equipment, put chairs up at end of the day, bin any rubbish or paper, put stationary back in cupboards)
Scenario: It's slow cooked pork nachos day at the tuckshop and the bell just rung. You begin your journey to the tuckshop but ahead you spot a year 9 student trip a year 5 student right before you line up for food. The rector is around the corner and you're starving. Do you:
A: Ignore the student on the ground and line up for nachos
B: Help the student up from the ground, check if he's ok and let the rector know what you saw
C: Help the student up from the ground and line up for nachos
B: Help the student up from the ground, check if he's ok and let the rector know what you saw
What is the process for students caught using mobile phones in class?
Teacher confiscates phone and walks student to PC centre to hand in phone. Then informs guardian for follow up.
What is Miss' number one pet peeve?
Students who don't wash paint brushes or clean up after prac
What country/countries has Miss lived in?
South Africa, Australia and Canada
How many sinks in total are there in the art block?
2 outside and 1 inside the storage room
What does showing respect for the next class look like?
Leaving the room tidy, put chairs up if it's the end of the day, push chairs in ready for the next group of students.
What is the final step before leaving the classroom?
Put chairs up, pack up belongings and wait to be dismissed
What town did Miss visit over the holidays?
Yamba
What is Miss' coffee order?
Iced latte on almond milk
Name 10 things in Art1 that start with A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J.
Student response
Name all 6 of the 'Behaviour as Instruction' rules on the Padua model.
1. Entry procedure
2. Exit procedure
3. No food and drink in classrooms
4. No mobile phones
5. Exit during class
6. Desk arrangement and seating
What would warrant a contact home or a Friday detention? Be specific.
Phone in class, talking back to teacher etc.
What colour and brand is Miss' car?
Blue Hyundai
Who is Miss' favourite student?
I don't have a favourite because each student is valued for their individual contributions and efforts in class.
What date (not week) was Padua Lights up held in Art1?
5th of September, term 3