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

February 14, 2015 By Ellen 5 Comments

“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 Leave a Comment

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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