Category Archives: Education

It’s about prizes innit?

This time last year we were preparing for the school’s annual prize giving where my children were to receive no less than NINE merit awards between them, 5 for my daughter and 4 for my son. I was chuffed as … Continue reading

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I write

There are good reasons why I write. I struggle with assertion, I’m really pretty abysmal. I usually come over quite aggressive (would you believe it?!?!?!) especially when I’m getting upset or passionate about a subject. So I write. I consider … Continue reading

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Practice run

Relax Stand up straight And for crying out loud woman get the front step tidied up a bit before August! We’re off to Paul’s new primary school to meet the teacher today. No he doesn’t have to wear the uniform. … Continue reading

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I think I’ve made my mind up maybe

Two weeks ago I was a hair’s breadth away from home educating. I was that close. Then I said no to a request from Paul for a Wagon Wheel breakfast he yelled that he hated me, thumped out and slammed … Continue reading

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