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A Student Teacher in a PandemicMy name is Emma Ruddy. I am a third-year student teacher currently studying at St Mary’sUniversity College, Belfast. I have been honoured to be placed here in St Paul’s, for my thirdof four placements. My subject areas are Religious Studies and English and it has been anabsolute joy to be a part of both of these departments in St Paul’s.This experience of teaching remotely has been a hugelearning curve for me, both personally andprofessionally. Despite the overwhelmingconsequences of this pandemic, teaching and learninghas progressed at a much-accelerated rate. The shift toremote learning has resulted in many of us having toadjust quickly and effectively. I have made adaptationsto my own style of teaching and I can now fullyappreciate the benefits of using technology to improvelearning for pupils. I have been so impressed with thepupils in St Paul’s as they have proven their resilienceand endless capabilities throughout this pandemic, asthey are excelling at taking part and interacting withonline teaching. I am so grateful to each and everypupil who I have taught for exactly this, as they havemade my experience here so enjoyable. It has been my privilege to be given the opportunityto play a small part in their education, over the last 8 weeks of online learning.Throughout the inevitable challenges faced when teaching online, I have been comforted bythe fact that St Paul’s have such a supportive and caring staff. I have been able tocommunicate with staff in both the English and Religion departments almostinstantaneously as they were always ready and willing to respond, as quickly as though wewere in a classroom. The online platforms used here in St Paul’s are extremely efficient asthey allow for communication to flow so easily and at such a fast pace. Each member of staffwho I have worked with have been so helpful, nothing was ever too big an ask.With this combination of hard-working pupils and a dedicated staff, not even a globalpandemic could get in this school’s way! I can honestly say I have loved every minute ofbeing a part of the English and Religion departments and of the entire school communityhere in St Paul’s. I have been made to feel like a part of the school family from the outsetand I will be truly sad to go.
The learning support have been enjoying a live cook along every two weekswith Miss King. They have developed many new skills which they are veryproud of. They have developed the skill of weighing ingredients, following arecipe/live lesson and cleaning up!Pupils pictured with their fantastic cookies are EoinMagennis and Neil McVerry. They have enjoyedcooking over lockdown and their families have beenloving their cooking masterpieces.Here are some photos of the excellent cooking done by other members of the classes overlockdown. I think you will agree that their cooking skills are fantastic and they have reallyenjoyed the live cook along lessons with Miss King.A special mention to Tierna Kelly and Ronan O’Hare who have also created excellent foodproducts during the live lessons.
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