PGCE application sent!

linzibean

Well, my referee got my reference done yesterday so now the form is done, paid for and sent I'm keeping everything crossed now! My referee said the application looked strong, so I really hope I get to interview. My only worry is that I am in a very Welsh area and only speak very basic Welsh, though I am learning (slowly!). Anyone else applying this year?

dmg24

Hi linzibean,

I have just started my PGCE, but am doing it by the flexible route so will still be studying next year!

Which course have you applied for? I am doing Secondary Maths! x

Gytha_Ogg

I very nearly applied, but decided not to instead, though it's something I'd like to do sometime (I'd do biology).

Best of luck, linzibean!

matthewking26

Hi, I finished my PGCE in July this year so if you do get a place I may be able to answer some PGCE related questions for you. Best of luck!

Perversia

Good luck.

I've just started secondary science this year.

freebie_junkie

Good luck!

I've just started PGDE in Adult Literacy.

Be prepared for a hard slog- I've been there 3 weeks including one orientation week- and have already done 2 presentations, 2 x 1000 word essays, 35 worksheets and have a folder full of notes!

linzibean

thanks all for kind words I've applied to do Lower Primary, as that's where my experience is and I love teaching the littlies I'm prepared for the slog, I've always kept myself busy through my degree and work afterwards with side projects and research that's meant I've always been writing, researching or planning something or other I've had my welcome letter through from the GTTR so the uni is lookign at my application. Fingers crossed I'll hear soon!

pavlovs_dog

linz - im a fluent welsh speaker, but come from a second language background. if you ever want any language help or someone to practise with just ask - my PM box is always open

linzibean

Thanks for the offer Pavlov - at the moment I'm very basic (I can greet people, tell them where I live etc - just like GCSE stuff ) but I need more for if and when I go into schools. I'm using the BBC ausio lessons which are actually pretty good, but I'm thinking of doing a week intensive course when I'm a bit more proficient to get my conversation better.