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After a full on last weekend putting together an oral presentation for a job interview and an interview that I walked away from feeling very unsuccessfull, two sleepless nights waking thinking of what I 'should have said' in answer to the various questions I was phoned last night to be offered a teaching position on the Remarkables Primary School foundation team - a brand new school opening next year for year 1 and 2's and in mid year the year 3 & 4's then in 2011 the year 5 & 6's with it being a full primary in 2012.

I have been teaching part time and more recently in a roll growth new entrant class at Queenstown Primary which I am thoroughly enjoying. It is reassuring to go into the next year with some job security. It will be a full on year with the school gradually opening and still being in various stages of completion but a fun challenge. The learning spaces, specifically designed tables and no teacher desks in classrooms, whiteboard also cupboard for teaching stations (lap top, resources etc) are innovative and space saving and I'm looking forward to seeing it all come together.
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Jenny said…
Congratulations! However, I think you will need a teacher desk at some point
10:54 am
Lara said…
the teachers desks are in rooms between the classes...so there is a desk for me, just not in class - I normally work at children's tables during class time anyway :-)
11:31 am
Karen L said…
Congratulations Lara - what a wonderful opportunity to be part of some new and exciting. I am sure next year will be full of challenges, but good ones.
3:28 pm
Beverley said…
Congrats Lara ... was a bit concerned about the teacher desk thing too ... sounds like a fun challenge and so nice to know that a job is sorted for next year.
4:15 pm
Hopes Handcrafts said…
Congratulations Lara..God is so good and faithful!
8:18 pm
Anonymous said…
woohoo doin the happy dance for ya!
8:54 pm
Jane said…
Congratulations Lara.. :)
6:27 pm
KiwiMich said…
That is great news Lara - Congratulations! So exciting to be involved in the foundation of a new school!
9:10 pm
Penny said…
Oh that's just great Lara! How lovely to have everything new. :) Congratulations!
7:53 pm
Niknak said…
Congrats Lara, that is awesome news!!
3:38 pm
Rach H said…
huge congrats Lara!!
very exciting news + very deserving!! :)
4:55 pm
Miss H said…
Congratulations Lara!!! I'm sure you'll be a real blessing to those little ones :-D
3:17 pm
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