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Keep St Valentine out of our schools, for the kids’ sake

February 14, 2015 By Ellen

“I’m very sad, mummy,” said Boy Three from his seat in the back of the car.    We were on the way home last night – the night before St Valentine’s Day.    “What’s the matter, honey bun?” I asked.      This isn’t an unusual exchange. Often it’s the Worst Day in the World. […]

Filed Under: Boy Three, education, family, love, parenthood, parenting, rejection, school, St Valentine's Day, tears, Valentine., Valentine's Day Tagged With: in the world, School

On the beginnings and endings of school days…

June 12, 2014 By Ellen

Change is a-coming. I can hear it approaching, rumbling the ground beneath our feet and raising a cloud of dust you can see for miles. I’m holding on tight so I don’t get blown away. It’s a big year for some of us. Boy Three is moving up from nursery to start the first of seven years […]

Filed Under: education, graduation., leaving, nursery, primary, school, secondary, valedictory

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