What do you do for a living.

[Dogwatcher]

Their policy/results sounds similar to the school I went to Smac. Although I understand my old school is ac lot tighter on that sort of thing these days - started jusrt as I was leaving. My final year was the first year we had a First 18 (giving me a nice place in teh school's history).

However, judging by my last post, my old school could have taught me to type better!

[Footy Chick]

Smac, as 'Roger' has said, there is no choice given to staff here (although it now has gone down from both a winter and summer sport to just one semester - at least that is my understanding and I hope I am right! ). I love cricket so have ended up assisting the 1st XI (trainings two nights a week for 2 hours each and being at matches from 11:30 until 5:30pm on Saturdays). Admittedly, I would still do this as a volunteer if it was not part of my role. On the downside, it means I miss A Grade District Cricket which I have been involved in for over 25 years as a scorer. I do concur with all that was said earlier about Iggies being a great school though. Heck, we even produced 'Roger'!!
FC, what is your connection with Iggies? Good to know there is a connection btw.
Cheers

I too, am an ex-iggie (class of '90), a bit after Rog's time, but when it still a boys school (girls in 11 & 12 only) I understand that Mr Harben is still a teacher there, except now he doesn't give "earies" (because he's not allowed) but now makes kids to pushups instead..oh' the times they are a changin'

[Pag]

Yep, many private schools seem intent on making sure their staff have very little of their own time (for those extra things like family and sleep) by enforcing staff to coach and attend sporting events out of hours. Although I teach in a public school, I've been asked a lot to coach of sports. I've always replied by suggesting that a parent who actually has a child in the team should be the coach.

I find 50 hours the minimum I can get by with, but usually it's closer to 60 hours, and going over 70 hours around report writing/interview time.

Public schools have set their own school fees for quite a few years now. It may vary depending on their facilities/resources, 'extra' programs, amount of excursions they have, etc.

Different points of view could be argued about what makes a great school - is it staff, facilities, amount of computers, age of buildings, sport/art/tech etc programs, special ed support, grounds, etc? Staff and schools all have their strengths and weaknesses.

I'm only a third-year teaching student, but even from teaching a 4-week block at the end of last year I found myself doing 50-hour weeks. I've done all my practical stuff in public schools in the northern suburbs, and most teachers I've encountered have at least been doing the same as what I was, if not more. The school I'm currently at (in the Elizabeth area) is one of the most disadvantaged in the state, but the teachers there are some of the most-hardworking and genuine people I've ever met, and they only do it for one reason and that's so their students have some chance to have some success.

Granted, I've seen a few who shouldn't be in the profession, but the vast majority are underpaid for the amount of hours and work they put in to keep their classroom running smoothly.

[bulldogproud]

No they didn't have any choice, was fun though watching Soccer practice after Netball practice with Deggers and his tight shorts...

Dega, also known as Mega I believe
He was just after my time.

Rob Nak liked to wear the shorts a lot in my time, for the benefit of the student populace

Rob Nak, accounting teacher extrordanaire!.... is now teaching at St Pauls, I found this out by accident when attending my best mates son's graduation last year.. BDP, if you are teaching accounting, you would have some big shoes to fill! Rob Nak was an Iggies legend.. Economics - Ian Dales?

FC, Ian Dales is still around. I am taking his Year 11 classes this term whilst he enjoys Long Service Leave. Had not heard of Rob Nak but hopefully I can do a quarter as good a job as he must have done. My one blessing I suppose is that I am one of the few actual accountants teaching accounting.
Cheers

[bulldogproud]

Pag, good luck with the teaching career. The hours are indeed long but the rewards you receive from seeing students improve (even if only in a small way) definitely more than make up for them. I left teaching for a year in 2006 to return to the accountancy profession. Found accounting easier but less fulfilling. Whatever we may say about the hours of teaching, the rewards and joy you receive from it are wonderful. Pag, if there is anything I can do to help out with the start of your career, please ask.
FC, great to hear that you are a former student from here. Dave Harben is a good friend of mine and is still going very strongly here. He teaches Commerce with me at Year 10 level and we ran the High Jump at the College Sports Day yesterday. If there are any teachers whom you want me to say hi to from you, please do not hesitate to ask in a pm.
Cheers

[Pag]

Pag, good luck with the teaching career. The hours are indeed long but the rewards you receive from seeing students improve (even if only in a small way) definitely more than make up for them. I left teaching for a year in 2006 to return to the accountancy profession. Found accounting easier but less fulfilling. Whatever we may say about the hours of teaching, the rewards and joy you receive from it are wonderful. Pag, if there is anything I can do to help out with the start of your career, please ask.

Thanks mate, it's amazing how many other teachers have said that last sentence to me as well.

And I agree, the time and effort is definitely worth the rewards.

[rogernumber10]

Pag, good luck with the teaching career. The hours are indeed long but the rewards you receive from seeing students improve (even if only in a small way) definitely more than make up for them. I left teaching for a year in 2006 to return to the accountancy profession. Found accounting easier but less fulfilling. Whatever we may say about the hours of teaching, the rewards and joy you receive from it are wonderful. Pag, if there is anything I can do to help out with the start of your career, please ask.
FC, great to hear that you are a former student from here. Dave Harben is a good friend of mine and is still going very strongly here. He teaches Commerce with me at Year 10 level and we ran the High Jump at the College Sports Day yesterday. If there are any teachers whom you want me to say hi to from you, please do not hesitate to ask in a pm.
Cheers

Knowing Coach Harbs, he would like the conversation to somehow include a mention of the year he kicked 116 (i think) or 118 in A3 in 76. Also got into the 90s in the 81 premiership year too.

[Magpiespower]

Hate to be any one of the following - teacher, nurse or copper.

Three of the most unappreciated gigs around...

[Footy Chick]

Hate to be any one of the following - teacher, nurse or copper.

Three of the most unappreciated gigs around...

You forgot FOOTBALL TRAINER...

[bulldogproud]

Hate to be any one of the following - teacher, nurse or copper.

Three of the most unappreciated gigs around...

Magpiespower, they may be three of the most unappreciated gigs around. However, nursing and teaching are also two of the most rewarding careers in other ways. You get rewards from seeing people improve - in either health, maturity or education.
Cheers

[MagicKiwi]

Just thought I'd put my profession in here but looks like I'm on the wrong thread?

Information Technology Consultant, specialising in project management.

[Booney]

LOL MK,this is the "What do you think of teachers' pay scale?" thread..

[JAS]

You could always move over to the STURTPETER thread that somehow got turned into the 'Who's this JAS bird then?' thread

Regards
JAS

[bulldogproud]

Yes, who is this darn JAS girl???