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It’s been such a treat to have so much time to read this summer; taking a solo trip and doing lots of travelling on planes and trains has given me ample…
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Going Solo
One of the (many) joys of being a teacher are the long, luxurious summer holidays.
Jul 19, 2025
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Cornish Caper
Every time I’ve been to Paddington station over the years to catch a train, I’ve looked longingly up at the departures board at the trains heading to…
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The Last Days of Summer
Unbelievably, I am already back at school.
Aug 26, 2024
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Rural Hours
I picked up this lovely book a few weeks ago when I went to the ‘Gardening Bohemia: Bloomsbury Women Outdoors’ exhibition at the glorious Garden Museum…
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Cherries on the cake
When people ask me why on earth I went back to teaching after leaving it behind to work in the theatre for a couple of years, I always laugh and say …
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Malteser
Over the Easter break - which already feels years away!
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It’s the Easter holidays - at last!
Apr 8, 2024
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Danish Delights
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Intertextuality
One of the many joys of teaching in international schools, as I have for many years now, is the freedom I have to teach whatever literature texts I…
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