I’m really glad that it’s the Easter holidays at school, at least here in the UK. As we head towards the celebration of Pascha, which for me is only the second time, I am left reflecting on why it’s quite hard to be an RE teacher and maintain the faith. It’s not like this is … Read More →
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Halloween Ponderings
As I might have mentioned before, I am retraining to become a Primary School teacher. I am very lucky in having the support of a good local Primary School with a fantastic approach to teaching and a very competent school team. I am in at the deep end, teaching one lesson a week (with no … Read More →
One Secret for Stress-Free Living
“We can’t all do everything.” – Virgil, 70-19 BCE Chatting to a very good friend of mine on the ‘phone, something that in itself is a pleasure and a stress-reliever, I heard the tale of a conversation had between my friend and some folk in a sauna. One gentlemen from that sauna session was talking … Read More →
Is Contempt Killing You?
The driver steered his car along the single-carriageway road, guiding the vehicle carefully around each twisting bend in the road. It was one of those winding roads which weaves a series of blind corners and tight turns, each one ever so slightly nerve-tingling the first few times you make the journey. The driver noted the … Read More →