In January 2014 I wrote this post about my kids school. My kids are still at the same school and there have been some improvements, but today I have been calling around other local schools to see if there are any places for Boo and the Little Man. Next September Star goes to Secondary School…
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Word of the Week – Star!
This week has been all about Star! First she received a certificate in school assembly. One of the things I like about the school is that they celebrate the children’s strengths each week and you can see the determination each child has to be rewarded with a certificate. They are given out in five categories…
Homework – Word of the Week
I may have mentioned before that Easter is my favourite time of year. The holiday is just long enough to be fun for the kids without the boredom of the long summer holidays. We’ve not been able to get out much but there have been a few sunny days spent in the garden, and the…
Secondary School – Hopes and Fears
On 1st March most parents of 10 to 11 year olds where waiting with anticipation for notification of their secondary school choices. I wasn’t. I’d only put down one school and as they are struggling to fill their classrooms I had little doubt that Star would get a place. The thought of Secondary School fills…
This Lent I’m Giving Up Moaning!
I don’t normally ‘do’ Lent but I guess it’s not a bad thing giving up something, particularly if it’s something not good for you, or something that makes you think more about your life. So this year I’m not giving up chocolate, or coffee, or even Facebook! I’m giving up moaning. I don’t think it’s…