So it’s the 23rd of December and people are doing the final bits for Christmas, I suspect. A very different Christmas where we will stay at home – which for some is a great benefit and for others must be a lonely affair. If nothing else this Christmas, take time to reflect and value the … Continue reading
A busy weekend with grassroots football back on, tennis lessons at David Lloyd’s and the annual invasion of snowman coming out for Christmas. There was the now weekly family quiz Friday evening to kick the weekend off. These events are the only way to be sharing time with family members who would usually be visiting … Continue reading
The end of the half term break is almost upon us and we prepare to return to school. It has gone quite well over the half term since summer but sadly, Covid19 cases have risen nationally so it means a lockdown for all. As a school leader it kind of means carry on for me … Continue reading
Well, seven weeks on and being an educator, it is some achievement to have reached the first break of the academic year, in these current times, still smiling. As said today to a colleague who commented that I am still smiling; “Always” – what is the alternative? As we hit the mid-way point of October, … Continue reading
Two days of school completed, followed by a bank holiday camping on the outskirts of Nottingham. In many ways, it is so good to be back at school, but the reference to being guinea pigs with regards the return is so true for us in Leicester. At first the idea of being the first back … Continue reading
Today was the last day of the holiday – the summer break limited by covid restrictions but blessed by the weather. 44 days including the weekends of somewhat relaxed timings; walks and rides; and planning for a return to school over time. Being a Sunday the day started with watching Dan ply football; a 9v9 … Continue reading
Today was great. My son’s birthday so a day of celebration, enjoying games and seeing genuine smiles of appreciation on his face. Thank you. Normally, as has been for the past several weeks, Dan has woken up around 09:00. Today, he woke up at 06:00. No alarm nor other aid to wake him, but the … Continue reading
The last week day of the summer holidays is over so back to school after the weekend. All prepared and the minor bits to do will be done before children return on Thursday. It’s quite something when you look back and reflect on the fact that we are five months on from the initial lockdown. … Continue reading
Another two days of the summer holiday gone and just three left now. Yesterday I spent the day in school; face to face meetings, remote meetings; and sorting. Also watch a few episodes of Wolf Blood – I recommend it. I have a small budget to use for school improvements and the first meeting of … Continue reading
The last two days have been gently easing back into work after a great few weeks recovering from the relentless drive thorough lockdown. Catching up with emails; checking dates for the diary; and generally touching base with various areas of school life to plan and be ready for the return. Whilst so many schools did … Continue reading
Denham Kite 