Tag Archives: school

Assignment deadline mix-up (Rousse)

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I was proud of my student who advised the stranger on the street of impending assignment submission deadlines. However, I felt that I had to butt in and say that this sort of enquiry should really be routed to the … Continue reading →

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Advice for a NQT? Don’t go into teaching! (Rousse)

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I bumped into my school friend KC (wearing a hideous pale blue fake satin 1980s style ballgown) and her daughter K at a service station on the M5. The daughter explained that she had just finished teacher training. She asked … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Borders river walk (Rousse)

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Dreamaticus

I could have visited the M family when I was at the conference in Paris, but instead I decided to go out for a walk with some of the other delegates. These included two retired nurses, one of whom know … Continue reading →

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Holy Island hideaway drifts out to sea (Rousse)

Posted on November 21, 2015 by Dreamaticus

The house floated across the flooded causeway, drifting from its usual base on Holy Island. I assured everyone that all would be fine. The tide would reach the doorway, but was certain to subside soon afterwards, and we were all … Continue reading →

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Puppies, a purchase, and a punch (Rousse)

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Dreamaticus

I travelled to Worthing with my in-laws to identify a puppy for purchase. I wasn’t certain that this was a good idea. I had not discussed it with TPR, and even if he agreed to such plans, I was beginning … Continue reading →

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Flight must-haves: noise cancelling headphones and a pashmina (Rousse)

Posted on October 31, 2015 by Dreamaticus

The school reunion plans got more and more ambitious each year. This time we were all flying to Los Angeles. On the coach to the airport I told AM that I was furious with myself for forgetting to pack my … Continue reading →

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Finding a job in Bristol (Rousse)

Posted on September 23, 2015 by Dreamaticus

DM (again – the school friend of my sister) showed us the way to the station. From here we took the local train to York. During the short journey I handed over my MacBook Air and iPhone to TPR. Although … Continue reading →

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A missed holiday in France (Rousse)

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Dreamaticus

It came as a complete surprise to find so many familiar faces at the Hebridean guest house, including many of my school friends. TPR would get to meet LT and HT at long last! Then we remembered the mysterious message. … Continue reading →

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Smoked salmon and snazzy dance moves (Rousse)

Posted on September 15, 2015 by Dreamaticus

It was the start of the new academic year and, as usual, I was busy serving smoked salmon to a long line of students. Afterwards my sister’s school friend DM led me to the dance floor. What a mover! He … Continue reading →

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School reunion dress disaster (Rousse)

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Dreamaticus

In my enthusiasm to share my expert knowledge of sanitary products with my former classmates, I forgot to pack a dress for the school reunion. Our hostess JB came up with a solution for my dress dilemma: to raid her … Continue reading →

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