ScienceWeek2022inSt.Paul'sCommunityCollege

Members of 2A and 2S took part in the TIMMs (Trends in International Mathematics and Science) study TIMMS assesses the maths and scienceskillsof4thclassand2ndyearstudents internationally every three years Well done to everyonewhotookpart

NZEB hosted Construction Studies students during Science Week TheNZEBteamshowcasedsustainabilityinbuildings, and highlighted the various apprenticeships that are available

AhugecongratulationstoallofthefirstyearstudentswhoparticipatedinSciFest competitionduringScienceWeek

KevinBarry Name:

Currentlyworkingin:

SelskarCollege

Wheredidyoustudytobecomea teacherofyoursubject?

UniversityofLimerick-BachelorofScience withconcurrentTeacherEducation

Subjectsyouteach:

Physics,Biology&Science

Inspirationtobecomeateacher:

PastPupilof:

BridgetownCollege

No.ofyearsworking withWWETB:

There was definitely a combination of factors which inspire to become a teacher Firstly, my insatiable desire to understand the world around me, this was framed by positive experiences of Science education in Ms Cole's science class which gave me confidence and belieftopursueSciences Finallyagentlepush in the right direction from my Mam who gave me focus and purpose on my journey to becomingateacher 12years

Whatyoulovemostaboutteaching yoursubject(s)?

I'm a passionately inquisitive person by nature and I believe Science education lends itself creative, engaging studentled learning experiences where students can explore and develop an understanding of the nature of reality and that's pretty cool in my opinion! I think the opportunities to foster a love of learning are abundant intheSciencelabsofourschools

Whatyoulikemostabout teachinginaWWETBschool:

Ibelievethatworkingwithin theWWETBhasfacilitateda strongsenseofcommunity andsupport,affordingmany opportunitiesforstafftogrow anddevelopthrough communitiesofpracticeand professionallearningnetworks

Christmas Decorations

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In December 2022 - first year woodworkers enjoyed getting in the festive spirit designing and creating their own unique decorationsfortheirtrees