Countdown is on

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The countdown to go back to school is on – I really do not know where the Summer has gone.  I am filled with dread, fear but overall excitement.  I have several things to do before I go back, some fun, some not so fun.  I did start the prep today with getting my hair cut this makes the reality of going back even more. Things I still need to do: A few labels to make for the classroom Get some new clothes Get a new pencil case Read through others planning for the first few weeks and get my…More

Holidays/ work life balance

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Holidays are the times of year I struggle with most.  I always look forward to them telling people ‘how many more getups’ it is till the holidays, I might go as far as being like a child at Christmas.  Now don’t get me wrong in all of this I love my job, love it – however by the time they come around I am usually so exhausted and drained from all that has gone on in the term that I am in need of my break. The holiday arrives and quite frankly it is nothing that I ever expect it…More

Last day of term take one

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Yesterday was the last day of term in Renfrewshire in Scotland – yup up there they are now on our Summer holidays for six whole weeks.  I however am not – I am probably identifying myself far too much by stating these details but as there is nothing of a negative in my blog I shall forgo the worry of it all.  Tomorrow (1st July) I will start my new job in a junior school in Peterborough – hense not being on my holidays and also the title take one as I will have another end of term to go! I…More

Holiday

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Holiday

Mrs Nat, Mr Nat and the two dogs are going up North on holiday – there will be no internet where we are going. Have a good break all. I leave you with a picture from last year so you can all be jealous of the lovely place we escape to in Scotland