The Daily Grind

Musings and Mutterings from a Primary Head Teacher

Entries from August 2006

To Boldly Glow…

August 23rd, 2006 · 2 Comments

It’s a day for Congratulations -
Firstly to Sat, our P6 teacher!!
He’s been accepted as a Glow (formerly SSDN) Mentor for our Authority. A really good development opportunity for him – and I’m sure we’ll get some positive spin-offs for the school as well.
Secondly to Andrew, our Education Support Officer for ICT!!
He’s moving on to work [...]

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The Great Day Dawns…

August 21st, 2006 · 1 Comment

On account of my “sheep-counting” last night, tonight’s entry will be short!
We had a great day.
Our returning pupils looked keen-faced and well turned out in their new uniforms. The day went calmly and quietly. Those pupils I had a chance to speak to were glad to be back; full of tales of their exciting holidays [...]

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Counting Sheep

August 20th, 2006 · 1 Comment

I’m lying in bed (oh the beauty of wireless technology!), preparing to get an early night before “the big day” tomorrow.
(I actually don’t know why I’m bothering as I know I’ll be counting sheep all night. I realise that no matter how long you’re in this game the “first-day jitters” will always be there; although [...]

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