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A perfect Hogmanay with Monopoly in front of the fire. #2025 #family #monopoly

Worth staying up late on a school night #northernlights

Can we please start to consider the cost of school photos (£22.50 for a digital download) and Christmas cards (£5.95 for 6 cards) when we are discussing the cost of the school day. This may appear to be an “add on” but there is pressure to buy these items every year.

I’ve just finished listening to Superhead. 🤬 Was Averre Beeson’s motivation ever about children and their learning? bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m00237…

I’m so thankful that my job is face to face not just working online. Relationships are what it’s all about, and I love having the chance to work with staff, pupils and families in real life. But even after 20 years I still get the new term nerves!

This is where I recharge. Coming “home” is always so special and I appreciate this view - and more importantly the company- more and more each time I come. I realise how lucky I am, and I do not take any of it for granted.

I remember performing with the DAOS Orchestra in 1998 with nearly 4000 other musicians in the Birmingham Symphony Hall when Sir Simon Rattle conducted us as part of the World’s Largest Orchestra.

Having grown up travelling on the London Underground, I’m always amazed at how varied travel can be across the world. Welcome to rush hour in Singapore. No queues, no mess, and despite the temperatures outside it is not uncomfortable or smelly.

Airport book buying doesn’t add to the bookshelf limitations at home, right?!

Had anyone tried to explain this to me when I was growing up I would never have believed them! “It’s an eightsome reel” was all the direction needed to start a whole school ceilidh. They all know the steps. They all smiled & laughed. Everyone was included.

I am so pleased to work in a school where staff well-being is valued. Today, as part of our in-service, I went for a swim with colleagues & had some great educational chats. Whilst sea swimming isn’t for everyone, valuing time to build relationships with colleagues should be!

Challenge accepted. Professional reading time 📕

Inspired by her school trip earlier this week, tonight’s alfresco dinner was a picnic at Hailes Castle. Beautiful bird song, glorious spring weather and, as always, perfect company. Work/Life balance restored again.

Midweek self-care dinner out with the family- a great way to start the term!

“What on earth is this? How do you watch it?” It is time she learned about waiting for a film to rewind before watching 📼 #movietime #grandparents

Aphantasia: Why I cannot picture my children in my mind bbc.co.uk/news/health-686759…

My reflection from my Leading Change & School Improvement session: We need to spend more time listening to our critical friends and less time trying to appease our critics. #MLM

After a week away, it’s a good feeling to come back to your happy place. Now fully charged for the term ahead.

“Making the journey as exciting as the destination” EMR Eurostar was beautifully seamless to get us to St Pancras, now let the fun being for the leg to Scotland. 🚊

Holiday step count V term time step count I need to keep up the walking when I go back to work next week!