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Southgloshead
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Southgloshead
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Executive Headteacher, Head of Inclusion for The Leaf Trust, ageing Grebo, author: Headteachering. Was Ultra runner - now cyclist.
- It’s tough working in schools at the moment, so I asked the parents if there was anything they’d like to say to the staff. We had 132 messages of thanks & support - enough to fill the staff room. It gave everyone a real lift.
- After a shocker of 18 months, a moment 60 year 6’s on camp at PGL will remember for the rest of their lives…
00:00 - Two of my TA’s love backing display boards so much they have taken to calling themselves ‘backs and borders’ plc. Today I discover they’ve even had a stamp made (by one of their partners) to signify their handiwork work around school. 😂
- So today a Reception child explained squared numbers to me using this model he’d made. In fact he could tell them me up to 12x12?! He’s 5! 😯
- A Y2 child with his onscreen Covid isolating pal during the opening song on the front row of the Y1/2 nativity. A photo for our times.
- Queen Elizabeth assembly if you want something:
- So we asked our YR,1&6 parents if they’d mind finishing term a week early to allow Y2-5 some time in school. Cue a deluge of emails... All supporting the idea of their children getting a little less so others could have something.
- My staff might be on their knees after a long term, but they still found the energy to light up the school for our Window Wonderland - conceived as a defiant stand against Covid last year and returned with a PTA Christmas market & live music this year. Bravo!
- Favourite quote from one of my returning KS1 Autistic Resource Base children to his teacher today: “I kept you in my heart, but now I have you in my heart AND my eyes!” #outofthemouths
- While the rain lashed down, and as the band played on, at the end of the Summer Fair a lone 4 yo danced with her Dad as though it was the most exciting event that had ever happened in the history of the world.
- It was read to me by my Junior School HT in the 80’s. I still read it to my KS2 children now. Faux rage whilst reading ‘Scissors’ still gets a laugh. RIP Allan.
- Y6 Leavers’ party tonight: - £80 ball gowns x 0 - Boys in tuxedos x 0 - Limousines x 0 - Posh seating x 0 - Bouncy Castles x 4 (incl. Disco dome) - BBQs x 2 - Happy children x 60
- As it was a bit rainy, I had a go at making a summary of our Covid Contingency plan for parents and staff. I'm no expert on these things, so take it for what it is - my first effort - but if anyone wants it, here you go: dropbox.com/s/kzsym7x3euqa…
