Wednesday 06 January We may be in a new year but it is clear that the craziness of 2020 continues. It has taken me an age to write my post this evening because I have been watching incredible scenes playing out in Washington DC. The capitol building was stormed by thousands of pro-Trump protesters. TheseContinue reading “Day 292”
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Day 288
Saturday 02 January It has been another crazy day of populism and politics where education, once again, is the football being kicked about. The day started with a government U-turn resulting in all primary schools in London now delaying their full-reopening for two weeks. I suspect, the about turns have not finished just yet. LastContinue reading “Day 288”
Day 285
Wednesday 30 December I’ll be honest. I am not looking forward to the next couple of months. The past couple have been hard work, mentally and physically. This Christmas break should have provided time to switch off and recharge the batteries. But I have found this very difficult, constantly recieving news on the growing CoronavirusContinue reading “Day 285”
Day 279
Thursday 24 DecemberChristmas Eve It’s Christmas Eve, probably my favourite day of the season, there is so much anticipation. Everything closes after today, at least it used to when I was younger. There was always a buzz around town as people panicked and made crazy decisions, purchasing last minute gifts. When I was little, aroundContinue reading “Day 279”
Day 231
Friday 06 November Today all eyes have been glued to the news coming from the US and waiting to see what has happened in the election. But this is a distraction from the craziness of life in the UK and across the world right now. Anxiety is rising amongst the staff and generally across theContinue reading “Day 231”
Day 230
Thursday 05 November Today started with some mild Covid19 concern at work but it all got sorted swiftly and calmly. The first day of the second nationwide lockdown started with a bit of a bang. We have had a box of tree saplings delivered to the school for us to plant up on the schoolContinue reading “Day 230”
Day 229
Wednesday 04 November What a weird couple of days. Everything feels out of sorts and upside down. The majority of the news today has focussed on what is unfolding in the US. The election is being billed as one of the most divisive battles in US electoral history. As I write this Biden and theContinue reading “Day 229”
Day 226
Sunday 01 November I don’t know if today is the end of an incredible week or the start of an incredible week. Arguably, it’s both. This past week has seen the fishing out of good parcels and a half-term break of if, buts and maybe’s politically, so ially and economically. It culminated personally with aContinue reading “Day 226”
Day 153
Thursday 20 August GCSE results day and Adora has done brilliantly. It’s all a tad bittersweet though as there have actually been no actual exams sat, instead the grades have been based on teacher assessments alone. The actual term is Centre Assessed Grades or CAGs. Regardless, she has passed every subject with flying colours. TheContinue reading “Day 153”
Day 151
Tuesday 18 August It’s been a mixed up day today. I have only been outside to chuck a few balls for Mabel in the back garden and then for a short local walk with her and the family this evening. The Great Spotted Woodpecker paid a few visits to the peanuts this afternoon after theContinue reading “Day 151”
The Bald Birder 