UKS2 Leader of learning. Yr 5 teacher & language lead. Coventry Primary MFL teacher of the year 2021. Love books & music. Proud mum of 3 great lads 💙🇮🇪
So it’s happened again. Had my eyelashes done last night.
Husband - zilch
Boy in my class: Oh Mrs O’Malley your makeup looks nice today. You look younger with your eyes like that 🤷♀️😉😂❤️
Home phone rang at 7.35 today which annoyed me. Growing up there was a phone etiquette - any call before 9am or after 9pm was considered an emergency 😂 anyone else?
Wait, what?!!!
and budgets - HMI pay is 72,000 a year, day inspection pay is £330. OFSTED budget is £150 million a year. Bonuses are awarded to OFSTED senior leaders usually between 5000 and 20000. In a school funding crisis, surely this is wrong.
So this morning’s big dilemma for me is whether to bin my School’s Direct files now I’m an RQT+1 (yes I trained very late...😉). Anyway flicking through & found the nicest piece of feedback I think I’ve ever had. I hope I will always be this teacher 🤞🏻❤️
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School sent a letter out yesterday confirming arrangements re: strike day. Chatted with my class about the reasons behind it & a few of the boys asked if they could give money to the school to help!! Oh my heart ❤️❤️❤️
In school we make dozens of decisions everyday. Some very quickly. So on a Saturday, why is it so hard to decide which takeaway to have & what to drink 🤷♀️😆😆
Have felt desperately sad today! Have even had a cry out of sheer disappointment & frustration. Positive case so class out until last day (20th). Then receive this from a child. The power of words 😭❤️
#kindnessmatters
Have felt so incredibly deflated & disillusioned in recent weeks after the tragic death of Ruth & the 💩 offer from Gov’t. Then you remember why we do the blood, sweat & tears. This girl absolutely hated maths when she started year 6 & had 0 confidence. Her smile says it all ❤️
New boy started in my class this week. Came up to me at the end of the day, “Mrs O’Malley I just want to thank you for teaching me so well since I came into your class. I really appreciate what you do for me…” oh my heart 😊💕
Just found out H’s 2nd cousin has just passed away from COVID related complications. Early 60s. Double jabbed. At a family party 3 weeks ago fit as a fiddle, playing his guitar & singing, ‘The Town I Loved so well.’ Absolutely shocking. Take nothing for granted 😢🙏🏻💚💚
That’s a wrap
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! Fantastic day playing games with the children & just being silly! After school drinks were much needed but my antlers are now deflating so it’s time for home! Happy holidays to you all - May they be everything that you’re wishing for 🎄🥰
Got in at 7:35 after 6 hours of parent consultations. Youngest has been rinsing me mercilessly ever since saying I’m dressed like a magician 🤷♀️🤷♀️🤦♀️😂😂
Incredible act of generosity to start the day today. A parent Governor donated £500 of Amazon vouchers to help disadvantaged children/families in our school community this Christmas. Staff in tears. Kindness is priceless
#KindnessMatters
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When you feel ill & so guilty for letting the team down work wise & yet your gorgeous partner teacher messages to say she's left treats on your doorstep...good colleagues are priceless ❤️❤️❤️
My MiL is a legend. 94 this year & still full of questions & curiosity. As girlfriend to her youngest, she was formidable & we had some run-ins but she is an incredible lady and its an honour to spend time with her 💚🇮🇪
My youngest has just told me that while we’re away he's having ‘about 12-14 friends round for food & drinks.’ I’m hoping the fact he's weeded the patio & told me there's too much drink on the drinks’ trolley are good signs...😬🤞😆
Morning
@PaulGarvey4
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staffroom. Feeling very bouncy today. I’ve been named Primary MFL teacher of the year & it’s the awards today 🥳 As if I’ve won it though 😲 Never win anything😆 Also, Mac back from Bristol tonight for w/end 👏 Happy Fri-yay ❤️🥂
Update on car insurance renewal! Used the Martin Lewis comparison tool on his website & have saved £118!!! Like for like policy. £269 for the year 🙌🏻🙌🏻😊
Lost my mum 15 years ago today. Miss her everyday but mainly feeling so very blessed that she was my mum! Infinite love, kindness & patience. My beautiful Angel 💚
Morning
@PaulGarvey4
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gang. Might need a nip of the hard stuff in my coffee today. Funeral of one of my best friend’s dad 😥 I’m stewarding at the service. Also anniversary of my brother in law so I’m feeling reflective....have a great day ❤️
When you’ve had an anxious morning due to a drs appointment and then your gorgeous class just fill you with joy for so many reasons! This is what to hold onto when times are tough ❤️🥰
#edutwitter
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. Been awake since 4:15 - washing on, floors cleaned & lunch sorted. This burst of energy won't last but it's a good start to Spring 1 😆 INSET today 🙌 My word for this year is balance 😉 Hope everyone has a fab 1st day back ❤️