Linda Posted September 5, 2006 Share Posted September 5, 2006 My two are back on Thursday too. It always seems to come round too soon! We must make sure we make the most of our last day tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I had a good day. Got french first thing tomorrow! Lucky you! I had R.S. first thing today after admin stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 6, 2006 Share Posted September 6, 2006 I had a good day. Got french first thing tomorrow! Lucky you! I had R.S. first thing today after admin stuff. I had 2 assessments, then ICT followed by double PSHE!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Emma, what is PSHE and also SEAL was on Jules timetable. When I asked her she said she didn't know, it was personal something or other. And even her teacher didn't know what SEAL was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Debs, we could do a poll and come up with the best or most inappropriate answer! A xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 PSHE - Personal Social Health Education (I think!) Devon says you just basically talk about your feelings Never heard of SEAL (apart from a rather sexy singer in the '90's!) We had CURR ENR on our timetable, which I guess is Curriculm Enrichment????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Our Junior school started SEAL last September. I can't remember what it stands for either. I think the S is for Social. But it seemed to be quite effective and both my children enjoyed it. I suspect its success depends on who the teacher is. They started off with a Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe scenario where they travelled through the wardrobe into another world. In groups, they had to come up with a picture of what they would like the new world to be like. Getting away from material things, they came up with ideas about manners, kindness, rules etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 We could do Andrew, we may have to put an over 18 only rating on it though I have no idea what SEAL is, but Jules has a joint PSHE/SEAL lesson on a Thursday afternoon PS I will donate 5gbp to the BHWT on behalf of the first person who can tell me what it is P PS Is that okay Buffie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning How quick was I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 That sounds great Ginette, maybe we could all do with a bit of SEAL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 SOCIAL EDUCATION & ATTITUDE TO LEARNING ....maybe? Not sure if thats right, but thats where my money is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Good guess Sarah, but it really is 'Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning'. I didn't make it up! And yes, we could all do with exploring some of these issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thats amazing Ginette, its amazing what 5GBP will do. The cheque is on its way to BHWT as we speak Buffie I will PM you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Thats amazing Ginette, its amazing what 5GBP will do. I think I should feel embarrassed about that But actually it's 'the first person to find the answer' that motivates me, not the money! That's probably even more embarrassing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Well the money has gone to a good cause, so don't feel embarrassed There is nothing wrong with being a little competative Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 isn't competitiveness one of the reasons some schools didnt have sports days as it upsets someone to come last or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Harry and Juliettes' sports day was quite competative this year, the first 3 past the post all had house points, so all the children were cheering on their house members Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 isn't competitiveness one of the reasons some schools didnt have sports days as it upsets someone to come last or something? Yes. Perhaps my competitiveness is why I never competed. Once a year I would run as fast as I could, give it my all, in the belief that I would at least keep up with the general crowd. But I just wasn't fast enough. So I didn't try any more. To this day, my mother still talks about her shame at sports day. I used to walk the race, no matter how many times I was sent back to run it. That way at least I could come last in style. It's heart-breaking to give something all you've got and still be absolutely no good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Please don't remind me of sports at school The shame of being left till last when they chose hockey and netball teams. I was absolutely useless. I was brilliant at running long distances, so cross country was good for me and I was also very good at swimming so was always in the school swimming gala Each to their own, I suppose I used to love swimming, but can't stand the thought of now having to go to a public swimming baths. All those people in the water with you. Yeuck It is one of those things that makes me feel very quesy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Man Banned Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 I couldnt run til I was 15 after i had the second op on my legs I cried for about and hour as I was so happy as I could actually do it and not fall over! I never got picked at school either - i didn;t ever get chosen, I got put to a team at the end!! Didn't mind by what is now Yr7 I was banned from sports until my ops were done so never had to do PE at secondary school! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Frugal Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Same here, Andrew. I had to stop PE lessons at 11 when I my hip gave in and needed another series of operations on it so I used to watch the others. I did try to join in as I hated being left out and remember doing cross country on crutches several times (you should have seen the blisters on my hands ) and they always let me bowl in rounders and cricket while someone else ran for me which was nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard T Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 For some reason that was never explained to us we had to do PE wearing just shorts - no shoes or shirts. And we had to do floor exercises on coconut matting - the same stuff they use to make doormats . It was not pleasant. Richard T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Todsy, that would be abuse! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Emma, what is PSHE and also SEAL was on Jules timetable. When I asked her she said she didn't know, it was personal something or other. And even her teacher didn't know what SEAL was Oh im so sorry to be this late! Major nightmare at work and didnt leave until gone 6! PSHE - Personal, Social & Health Education - everything from bullying, world issues, poverty to sex ed it all here! Well done Ginette - 10/10, A*, go to the top of the class! Ginette was right SEAL stands for Social & Emotional Aspects of Learning or it can also be known as Emotional Intelligences (EI). It is a part of learning that is becoming more & more recognised within mainstream schools. It stems the 7+1 intelligence theory first developed by Howard Gardner. In short SEAL is about developing social skills & knowing & understanding your own emtional states & how to handle those of others. As these skills underpin how we function as a society today & unfortunately a lot of children do not get a good grounding in these at home therefore it is now a recognised part of the curriculum. Hope that helps - if you need more info just let me know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Thanks for the info Emma. It's really useful to know what your children are actually doing at school I am going to have a look at the DfES website and see what they say about it I will let Jules know what it is and she can then tell her teacher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
