K1
A huge welcome to K1. My name is Sarah McGing and I have the very special position of welcoming your child to St. Andrew’s College Junior School. I am half Scottish and half English and have been living in Dublin for the past seventeen years. I first joined the school in 2022 and it is true what they say time flies when you are having fun!
I have a Post Graduate Certificate in Education specialising in early years (Junior Infants) and have worked previously as a Class Teacher in both London and Dublin. Throughout my time in Dublin, I have been able to grow and develop my skills as an Educator.
My main teaching experience has been in the International Baccalaureate (IB) Curriculum. I felt privileged to teach an inquiry-based curriculum encouraging pupils to become internationally mindful. My experience and training with the IB curriculum gave me a framework to teach children to become inquirers, thinkers, open minded and risk takers. It is my goal to bring my knowledge of the IB curriculum to the classroom and to instil the qualities of the learner profile in each of my students.
It has always been my priority as a teacher to promote a positive environment where children feel safe, respected and valued. The importance placed here on encouraging children to learn together, to build self-confidence and to encourage lifelong learning, mirrors my teaching approach in the classroom.
During the last few years, I have been privileged to have my own family, two children, one boy and one girl; who are energetic, inquisitive and above all lots of fun! Outside the classroom is busy, therefore I love the simple things in life. My favourite activity is to walk by the sea and listen to a good podcast. I also enjoy cooking, watching and playing tennis and taking part in Pilates.
I enjoy working collaboratively with children, parents and teachers and value being part of the school community. I am looking forward to meeting your child in K1, Fáilte! I cannot wait to meet this year’s new class!
Sarah McGing