Laurens first blog..

Hello!

I am also new to the world of 'blogging' and am unsure as to whether this is the correct place to blog, but we shall soon find out.

Now for a brief introduction on myself…

My name is Lauren; I am also nearly half way through my teaching degree with around two years left of studying. Much like the rest of the people undertaking this course, I am very eager to enter the wonderful world of teaching!

I have currently lived in Adelaide for five years, since immigrating to Australia, from England in November 2007. I live with my mum and dad, and also my sister (16) and brother (12). I regularly volunteer and help out in my brothers’ year 7 class, listening to students read and also accompanying the class on excursions.

I am very passionate about music and photography. I also share the same passion for rugby, as it is a sport that I have been brought up on. I started playing at age 12 but haven't played since moving to Australia. I enjoy reading when I have a spare five minutes between working part time at Woolworths and studying!

As I have a younger brother and sister and was a child not long ago myself, I have read a vast range of children's books. Last week I revisited Roald Dahl’s children's novel, "George's Marvellous Medicine" which was as enjoyable to read as it was the first five times. I love Roald Dahl’s approach to children’s books, the tone of the novel along with the wit and comedy portrayed can be very entertaining for children of age 8 and upwards to read. This book would also work well as a class novel to read to the class as with the expression and enthusiasm of the teacher when reading; children will be gripped to the book as I was.

I have attatched a collage of images that symbolizes me! Until next week, thank you for reading,

Lauren