Gralee School

Quality Education for an Independent Future

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Fiona's Trip Overseas

As you are all aware I have been overseas for the past seven weeks visiting a number of special schools across the United Kingdom and travelling in Europe.  During my time away I visited five schools in the UK.  Each of the schools were quite unique and I gained a lot of insight into some different methods these schools employ to work with students with disabilities.  I learnt a lot about the assessment scale used across the UK with special needs students.  I also investigated various communication systems that the schools have set up to improve their student's ability to relate within the classroom and across other settings. Technology was a focus area for my visit and I learnt a lot about the use of Interactive White Boards with special needs students.  I found this experience to be wonderful and I am certain I bring back many new skills to share with the staff of Gralee and ultimately enrich the quality of education we have to offer.

Following my school visits, my husband and I visited with my family in England, we travelled to Edinburgh, Scotland which is where I was born.  We then visited Europe for three weeks, completing the tour with a visit to Southern Italy to visit my husbands family.  My favourite destination was Venice, I always loved Venice long before I ever visited for the first time eight years ago.  It is enriched with such a unique culture and history.

I am excited to be back at Gralee, we have so many amazing things taking place over the next six months I am very excited to be a part of it all.

Fiona Wylie, Principal