North East Education News

Issue 100

What’s your morning routine like, and how does it set the tone for the rest of your day? My mornings follow a fairly regular routine. I usually arrive at NPS around 7.30am to ensure that preparations are in order for the day ahead. This time is initially spent saying good morning to our school guinea pigs and ensuring they have breakfast, before enjoying my own in the staff room. This social part of the day is very important to me in connecting with colleagues. It is then time to welcome our children into the building – the highlight of my day! Can you describe a typical workday, including your responsibilities and tasks? I think the first point to make is that in preparatory school life, there is never a ‘typical’ day, regardless of your role. My responsibilities and tasks can be wideranging and flexibility is definitely key. On any given…