Aaminah Hussain
Recent Posts
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Belonging: A Letter to My Younger Self
Being on maternity leave has given me something I rarely allow myself in the busyness of school life: time to pause and reflect. Now, as…
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Representation: Why Seeing Themselves in Sport Matters for Young People
By Aaminah Hussain, Head of Physical Education at Astrea Academy, Sheffield “I don’t want to be with him; I want to be like him.” That…
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Mentoring with meaning: Supporting PGCE Trainees and ECTs
This academic year, I’ve had the opportunity to mentor both a PGCE trainee and an Early Career Teacher (ECT). While both are at the beginning…
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Ramadan and PE: Creating a Space Where Every Student Feels Valued
Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, is a time of fasting, reflection, and prayer. For Muslim students, balancing the physical demands of fasting…
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Breaking Boundaries: Taking Our Scholars to Weekend Cross-Country Meets
Bringing our scholars to cross-country meets on weekends has become a highlight, not only for them but for us as teachers as well. These events…
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Teaching with Heart: A British Asian Perspective on PE
You can jump high for a girl!” I heard this passing comment recently as I was teaching my year 10 girls how to lay up…