We discovered that my son had “specific learning difficulties” when he was in his 5th year at High School. This explained a lot about the reports we had had about him all through his school life. I knew that he was a very bright boy ( I am his Mum – I would say that!) [...]
Walking into school today I knew right away something was not right. Call it intuition – or the fact that the cold air hit me as soon as I walked through the door. For reasons which hopefully will become clear tomorrow the heating had not been on. And as perfecting timing would have it the [...]
I have been covering for the Business Manager in the school for a couple of months now ( give or take a week or 3 when I was in New Zealand). It has not been without is challenges but it is one of the best experiences of my life.
I was coming along the corridor today [...]
I am grateful to John Connell for drawing my attention to the results of a recent survey of parents in the US. According to the report
“Eighty-eight percent of voters say they believe that schools can and should incorporate 21st century skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving skills, computer and technology skills, and communication and [...]
I took part in a seminar today – which was actually a surprise as I thought I was going to be in school all day. Never one to miss out on an opportunity to learn something new I picked a topic that I knew nothing about – nothing at all.
One of the things I am [...]
