2015 New Year's Resolutions

I am hoping to squeeze into my first ever linky party before it closes at Mrs. Miracle's Music Room.

There are so many "new" events about to occur in my life. Moving house the weekend before school starts back, meeting my new boss (the Director of Music at school), meeting a new School Principal, having a new Performing Arts Co-ordinator, new classes, new classrooms, new students and new parents.... (and no, I haven't started a new job!) Although I begin my 9th year at my school, I feel 2015 is looking exciting and maybe a little overwhelming at the same time.

The idea of setting some "new goals" for the year seems like a great one! So here goes:

Personal: 

 

I want to do everything I can this year, to save money in order to travel to see my brothers, and my parents in North Queensland, along with my 3 little Nieces and my sister-in-law. I also hope to spend time with my 2 beautiful Southern Nieces in the ACT and Victoria. We miss them all so much!

Professional: 

 

I'm sure we can all relate to this dilemma! This year I will be having Saturdays free of conducting or teaching and have cut down significantly on my home teaching studio after school on week days. I am also hoping 2015 will see me employ some assistant conductors to help to manage the 7 ensembles I currently look after.

Classroom: 

 

This year I have quite a mix of classes. I will teach 5 classes a week of beginner strings, 5 classes per week of Year 5 classroom music, 4 classes a week of year 10 music, 4 classes a week of year 11 music and private string tutoring as well. Our year 10 class this year is  brand new "Year-long" subject! I am planning to create a fun online learning environment to support our classwork in the form of a blog for my year 10 students.  I'll let you know how it goes!

Blog/TpT 

 

2014 was a very slow year for me with regards to resource creating and blogging, so I am really looking forward to having a bit more time to invest in this wonderfully, creative process.

Just for me: 

 

When I am organised, I love to make myself beautiful, healthy salads for lunch (and they have become quite famous in my staff room). I am determined to pack my salads every night this year for a fresh and healthy alternative to the tuckshop!

I have absolutely loved my summer break and in particular, I have lost myself in books. This has inspired me to keep the reading joy going once school starts back. Let's hope I can :)