laserblazer Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 ...with a cup of hot tea/coffee? I've just had to do some really elaborate body swerves, side steps and other gymnastics to avoid my tea being knocked for a six by rocket propelled kids. I expect there's a H&S directive somewhere.
Crispin Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I do it every day, the nearest office with a kettle is only round the corner though and I make sure to time it so it's not during movement breaks. If any kids get to close or I see someone running towards me just shout at them, they usually see you then!
TechMonkey Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Bit of defensive driving... I mean walking, a well practised bellow and careful use of elbows and I can normally manage the 20 foot between the staff room and our office. It is still an interesting prospect though!
witch Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 That can be really dangerous, particularly if you drink black coffee which is very hot. In our school we have to carry cups in lidded containers which isnt too onerous and makes perfect sense.
yugo Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Maybe one of these would help I Am Not A Paper Cup - buy at Firebox.com
Butuz Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I only drink hot drinks in my room or someone elses. It's one of those things that no one thinks about but if you ended up giving a kid third degree burns on their face because you tripped or whatever you'd be in p45'ville before you know it. Butuz
robk Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Like most things in a school, extreme care is required. Personally, I avoid lesson change, and make sure drink is not direct from kettle. If you think about it, holding the cup near you, and using the other arm to "defend" means its more likely to spill on you not them! The lided container idea is also a very good one.
sidewinder Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Staff room is next to the office so rarely have a need to carry it anywhere, but if I do I just avoid breaks, that would be asking for trouble, as kids seem to take delight in running around like lunatics and getting in the way wherever possible
webman Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 After an unfortunate scolding incident involving a student running into a member of staff with a cup of hot black coffee, everyone was advised that hot drinks should be carried in containers with lids. It lasted around 6-12 moths, back to normal now
Gatt Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I have my good 'ol edugeek Mug, and a kettle in my office, so all I need to do is take the kettle to the water source and back. Or nip to Subway about 50 yards from the school gate!
Edu-IT Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Or nip to Subway about 50 yards from the school gate! Thanks for that, mate, now I want!
3s-gtech Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 We're told to have lidded containers, and staff must not have drinks on their desks (that one comes from me).
jamesfed Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 This is my mug Got it some time ago when the I'm a PC adds were going at full pelt. TRAVEL MUG | Zazzle.co.uk
robk Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Is this a suggestion for edugeek travel mugs then....... 1
London_Geek Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 Frustratingly, we've got to go up two flights of stairs and down two corridors, past 3 classrooms and an ICT Suite before we can get anywhere near our staff room. Thankfully, pop out of the school gates and there is a lovely little café round the corner - which surprisingly is much closer than the staff room, and the coffee is far nicer too!!
lionsl2005 Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 HOw about a Thermal Edugeek Mug with lid for BETT 2011.
CAM Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 It's a brave person who dares to deny school staff coffee! As for me, I have the luck of a short walk to the kitchen in an admin block with no kids around.
Jonny Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I use a steel thermos, less trips and as an added bonus if you come across an annoying kid, you can crack him over the head if no one is looking
timzim Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 ...if you ended up giving a kid third degree burns on their face because you tripped or whatever you'd be in p45'ville before you know it Third degree burns??!! What are you drinking - molten lava???
K.C.Leblanc Posted October 12, 2010 Posted October 12, 2010 I need one of these ThinkGeek :: No, I Will Not Fix Your Computer Travel Mug
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