@vicmcmillan.bsky.social
A big believer in kindness and equality.
It has almost been two weeks since the changes to the Nz maths curriculum and I am still angry. Here is my take on as teacher who has spent years developing academic knowledge and skills in Mathematics education.
October 31, 2025 at 8:26 AM
It has almost been two weeks since the changes to the Nz maths curriculum and I am still angry. Here is my take on as teacher who has spent years developing academic knowledge and skills in Mathematics education.
Excellent opinion piece. Teacher’s professional judgement and skills are less valued than overseas consultants that are paid by the govt.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/21/i...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/21/i...
If the curriculum ain't broke, don't fix it
From Auckland University - Opinion: How much did the Govt pay for a curriculum that is so inferior to the version already mandated in our schools? And how else might we have spent that money?
newsroom.co.nz
October 21, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Excellent opinion piece. Teacher’s professional judgement and skills are less valued than overseas consultants that are paid by the govt.
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/21/i...
newsroom.co.nz/2025/10/21/i...
Listening to the new Taylor Swift album while cooking dinner and actually enjoying the experience.
October 3, 2025 at 4:33 AM
Listening to the new Taylor Swift album while cooking dinner and actually enjoying the experience.
Just told my uber to slow down as I did not want to die. I am not taking any shit anymore
December 19, 2024 at 7:17 AM
Just told my uber to slow down as I did not want to die. I am not taking any shit anymore
School is out for the summer. I am looking forward to spending time with my own children.
December 19, 2024 at 7:07 AM
School is out for the summer. I am looking forward to spending time with my own children.
Christmas in the southern hemisphere as a teacher sucks. So burnt out from the year to even come close to enjoying the lead up before the chaos of the day. I miss the northern Christmas. Your one term in and so much optimism still. Also great Christmas markets and mulled wine.
Christmas.one
December 18, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Christmas in the southern hemisphere as a teacher sucks. So burnt out from the year to even come close to enjoying the lead up before the chaos of the day. I miss the northern Christmas. Your one term in and so much optimism still. Also great Christmas markets and mulled wine.
I have to keep reminding myself the elf does bring joy and excitement. Even if it brings me dread and exhaustion. But night one and I almost forgot. Here’s to the mad dash at bedtime for the next 24 nights.
November 30, 2024 at 7:56 AM
I have to keep reminding myself the elf does bring joy and excitement. Even if it brings me dread and exhaustion. But night one and I almost forgot. Here’s to the mad dash at bedtime for the next 24 nights.
The Nz education system is failing children with additional needs. This is said from a teacher and a mother. No chance of diagnosis with out paying
$$$$. Only support from school is once the problem gets so bad to suspend… a 5 year old! I warned them this would happen. They let it happen!
$$$$. Only support from school is once the problem gets so bad to suspend… a 5 year old! I warned them this would happen. They let it happen!
November 28, 2024 at 4:36 PM
The Nz education system is failing children with additional needs. This is said from a teacher and a mother. No chance of diagnosis with out paying
$$$$. Only support from school is once the problem gets so bad to suspend… a 5 year old! I warned them this would happen. They let it happen!
$$$$. Only support from school is once the problem gets so bad to suspend… a 5 year old! I warned them this would happen. They let it happen!
December 31, 2023 at 9:17 PM
I definitely preferred it when we didn’t have a government.
November 23, 2023 at 10:11 PM
I definitely preferred it when we didn’t have a government.
The special votes have just made me feel a little better about the world.
November 3, 2023 at 1:18 AM
The special votes have just made me feel a little better about the world.
Ran 11km. I love post run feeling. So good for my mental health. Maybe not so good for my physical health… my hip is not so happy with me now.
October 28, 2023 at 11:38 PM
Ran 11km. I love post run feeling. So good for my mental health. Maybe not so good for my physical health… my hip is not so happy with me now.
I am sick of men failing upwards.
October 24, 2023 at 6:14 AM
I am sick of men failing upwards.
When people say children are expensive, I assumed it was because they require a lot of things. Not my kids. They are expensive because they are 4 years olds with the stomachs the size of a teenagers. Their size is no obstacle to the amount of food they want to eat.
October 23, 2023 at 3:46 AM
When people say children are expensive, I assumed it was because they require a lot of things. Not my kids. They are expensive because they are 4 years olds with the stomachs the size of a teenagers. Their size is no obstacle to the amount of food they want to eat.
Such a beautiful day to spend with the family at the beach. These days remind me why we moved from the Uk.
October 22, 2023 at 3:39 AM
Such a beautiful day to spend with the family at the beach. These days remind me why we moved from the Uk.
I struggle with the driving attitude of some people in New Zealand.
October 20, 2023 at 6:37 AM
I struggle with the driving attitude of some people in New Zealand.
Love seeing and feeling the sunshine today.
October 19, 2023 at 5:24 AM
Love seeing and feeling the sunshine today.
Was worried about what was going to happen in education after the election. I am now petrified after hearing a rumour that Seymour wanted the education portfolio.
October 18, 2023 at 4:34 AM
Was worried about what was going to happen in education after the election. I am now petrified after hearing a rumour that Seymour wanted the education portfolio.
Reposted
I feel worse today than after 2019 UK election.
October 15, 2023 at 2:05 AM
I feel worse today than after 2019 UK election.
Is very sad by the outcome of the election. Why does a desire for change have to come at the cost of the climate and low to no income earners?
October 14, 2023 at 7:24 PM
Is very sad by the outcome of the election. Why does a desire for change have to come at the cost of the climate and low to no income earners?