First full term almost done! Laryngitis and bad back already ticked off. Seems my body can't yet handle the job I've dreamed of!

A story of parent's WhatsApp groups today... Is it non uniform It's xmas jumpers Is it non uniform It's xmas jumpers Does that mean uniform and xmas jumpers or no uniform and xmas jumpers? It's xmas jumpers Communication from school has been terrible Is it non uniform

"Reading print improves comprehension more than looking at digital text, say researchers." True! And I think that's one reason why kids still LOVE physical books. They can get totally absorbed in the world of a book, with no distractions, unlike a screen! theguardian.com/books/2023/dec…

A truly magical last day at school involving real reindeer and a visit to Santa. A day I'm sure that will be permanently imprinted into the children's memory.

Yes!! @MagicLightPics have finally adapted my favourite Julia Donaldson book. Can't wait for #tabbymctat !

If other jobs were like teaching…

Books are for EVERY DAY, not just #WorldBookDay! And always remember, every reader has rights. We all enjoy reading different things in different ways. There's no such thing as 'good reading' and 'bad reading'. It's all reading, and it's all good! #literacy (Art: Quentin Blake)

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When you wake up in the morning and find out everyone else in your village saw the aurora

Happy #NationalGreyhoundDay from our rescue boy Ruben

Got to admit that Flower of Scotland is absolutely immense #EURo2024

Final week of my first year as a teacher. What a journey! I honestly wondered if I'd make it through, but I've grown into it with some amazing people around me. It's going to be emotional saying goodbye to my first class 😭

Some of my favourite card messages: "Dear Mr B, they should put your name in fireworks" "You have been one of my favourite teachers" (He's had 2)

Never even liked tennis anyway.

On the way to the fresh fruit section of the all inclusive buffet this morning, I accidentally plated up another full English breakfast

We are very excited to be playing in the first qualifying round of the Adobe Women’s FA Cup! We hope to see you supporting us 💛💙 All the details YOU need to know about our FA Cup fixture. Date: 1st Sept 2024 Time: 2pm KO Where: Winkebury football complex, RG23 8BF

Thread of crazy painting details 🧵 1. It's all in the eyes

“This is it, this is happening” Tickets on sale this Saturday 31st August (🇮🇪8AM IST / 🇬🇧9AM BST) Dates: Cardiff Principality Stadium - 4th/5th July Manchester Heaton Park - 11th/12th/19th/20th July London Wembley Stadium - 25th/26th July & 2nd/3rd August Edinburgh Scottish Gas

Poor show from Stagecoach South Basingstoke school bus service today who failed to stop to pick my daughter up on her first day of secondary school.