05/10/2026
Here we go! Back to school for Term 4 - the busiest, wildest, but also the most rewarding part of the year. ✨
It’s easy to feel like the to-do list is never-ending because let’s be real, sometimes it is… but a few small shifts can make a big difference. This term I will be trying to:
📚 Prioritise your non-negotiables. Reports, assessments and deadlines will always come first. Write them down, tick them off and let go of the guilt for the things that don’t make the cut.
📝 Plan and prep ahead of time where possible. Write down your list so you know what you want to achieve in your NCT. Dedicate one focused block of time to get lessons/resources done for the week - it saves you from “Sunday night panic” mode. Try to photocopy everything you need for the week or term ahead in a folder for each subject ready to go.
💡 Reuse and repurpose. That activity you did last year? Pull it out and use it again. Smart teaching isn’t about reinventing the wheel every week.
💛 Protect your energy. Schedule in little recharges -
a walk, a quiet cup of tea, a laugh with a colleague. 10 minutes of calm can reset your whole day.
🌟 Celebrate the small wins. The smile from a student, the lesson that flowed, the marking pile that shrunk just a little - those moments are worth pausing for.
👗 Dress with intention. When you feel comfortable and confident, it carries into your classroom. An outfit you love with a little dopamine colour can be your quiet reminder.
✨ And finally - ask for help. Lean on your team if you can or a trusted colleague. Share resources. Say no when you need to. You don’t have to carry it all alone.
Term 4 is a marathon, but it’s also full of joy: growth, reflection and those unforgettable “end of year” moments with your students.
You’ve got this. We’ve got this! 🩷
Also I LOVE this dress I got on clearance from City Chic shoes are old Sandler by Shoe HQ and sunnies are QUAY 🫶🏽
