Hey Friend! How’s things with you? It’s not only darker here, in London, but also colder now too. The heating is on and the duvet coat, hat, scarf and gloves are essential when heading outdoors. Even though it’s freezing, there’s something quite satisfying about the crunch of frost-encrusted leaves underfoot. Older Miss is settling in … Continue reading Welcome to The School Office
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No Wi-Fi? No Problem
Hey Friend! How’s it going? I’ve been back at work this week but I enjoyed the novelty of two weeks paid time off for the Easter break and wondered why I took so many years to work in a school. Previously, I’ve had to be content with a couple of days here, a couple there, … Continue reading No Wi-Fi? No Problem
School is in Session
Hi Friend! How are you? Summer is well and truly over as we plough forwards through a particularly wet autumn towards the bitter winter. While I love the crunch of crispy autumn leaves beneath my feet, I do not love the slimy sludge those leaves become after endless bouts of rain. That’s where we are … Continue reading School is in Session
Discover 66 Books: Your Ultimate Destination for Discounted Books
Hello Friend! Hope all is well with you 😊 Only one week left of the summer holidays… Where has the time gone? Anyhoo. If you’re a book-lover like me and my brood, you’ll want to know all about our visit to a book warehouse called 66 Books. OM saw a video about it last year … Continue reading Discover 66 Books: Your Ultimate Destination for Discounted Books
See The World… Maybe
Hey Friend, How are you? The UK summer has put in an appearance for a bit, and I live in hope that it will be here to stay for the whole of August! Speaking of summer, holiday mode is well and truly underway, which brings with it the constant requests for food, occasional ‘I’m bored’ … Continue reading See The World… Maybe
Insecure?
Hey! How are you? Sorry, I know it’s been a while since my last post. There was the job that turned out not to be the God-send I thought it was, but I’ll tell you about that another time. Mr E got his results from his radiotherapy – his PSA levels are neither higher or … Continue reading Insecure?
Keep it Moving!
Hello there! How are you doing? I’ve heard multiple people complaining about the lack of summer sunshine here, in the UK. It was the same people complaining about the 30 degree weather we had back in June… Anyway, this week has been pretty good weather-wise but also crazy busy. It was Bubs’ birthday this week … Continue reading Keep it Moving!
A Shooting Star or Two…
Hey Friend, How are you? You’re not gonna believe this but we’re already half-way through the summer holidays. Seriously, how did that happen? I guess it’s passing more quickly for me now that I’m working. Yep! Let the celebrations continue! It’s been a long hard slog but, thank God, the best position came along and … Continue reading A Shooting Star or Two…
May The Best Man Win
Hello! How are you? It’s been a good week. Exams are winding down – practically finished actually so, my temp work has too. I’m grateful for the time though and my new friends. Exams finished just in time for me to attend Bubs’ Sport’s Day. It’s usually just me and my mum, but this year … Continue reading May The Best Man Win
Lessons Learned
Hey Friend, How’s it going? Hope you’re enjoying the summer sunshine! I for one will never complain about it being too hot. I mean who wouldn’t prefer the gorgeous sun and heat to the freezing cold? Long may it last as far as I’m concerned. So, it’s still exam season and I’m still invigilating. And … Continue reading Lessons Learned









