One Month In

I thought I would give it about one month to allow my thinking process to be as reflective as I can. Some say that is not too much! West Melton School, students, staff and families have been so awesome. It truly is a school where everyone pulls together. Our Learning Community (Ti Kouka) is in its development stage with 80 students and three teachers who need to work out the dynamics of everything. I must admit working with Ms M and Ms S is great as they have so many skills that they bring to our learning. Duathlon has been completed and it was great to see Ti Kouka succeed on the sports field. Every single student gave it their best! What else can we ask for. I am looking forward to more sport in the school.once the swimming is over I want to develop rippa rugby in the school. Really can't wait for that. Well time to go, will post sooner rather than later. Mr T

Waiting to begin

Sitting here setting up the class landing page I am starting to feel excited about the journey that is about to begin. I am really excited to be working with the West Melton Community. A little about me. My name is Aaron Taylor, students can call me Mr T or Mr Taylor. I have previously taught at Casebrook Intermediate in Christchurch, Sultan Sharif Ali in Brunei, Springlands School in Blenheim and recently the International Academy Amman in Jordan. I am married to Amanda and have two teenage boys named Jordan and Liam. I love teaching and the rewards that go with it (including holidays). I enjoy challenging children's understanding and developing their skills required to be reflective and questioning. I aim to have a collaborative learning community where students are having fun, collaborating and gaining new knowledge that will help them be successful citizens. I enjoy e-learning as I believe it helps to support the necessary skills required in todays world. I consider myself very sporty and enjoy playing and watching all sports. Can't wait to begin the new year!