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My boy took part in a primary school swimming gala today.
All the private schools won. They have their own swimming pools, no doubt swimming coaches too.
If there ever was an example of the privilege gap and an indicator of inequity affecting outcomes in education, there it is.
Wishing my fantastic firstborn all the luck in the world as he sits his first GCSE exams this week. We're so proud of you Jacob, and behind you every step of the way.
Finally out of the newborn trenches - yet, how I simultaneously grieve for the days that have passed 💖
My darling Reuben, please be happy healthy and kind in life...I'll teach you all I know, just like I did with your brother. ♥️
On Saturday, a lady working at John Lewis Cafe, Cribbs Causeway, noticed my pregnancy, smiled & ushered me to a quieter area - evidently to speed the buying process.
I just want to say thank you...I don't know your name, but your kindness did not go unnoticed. @JohnLewisRetail
Another new term and year 10 arrives...
Another year for this moralistic, self-directed and driven young man.
We are always so proud of you - know there is nothing you cannot achieve when such belief exists within you. ♥️
Jacob rounded off year nine with a belter. ⭐
Highest achiever of the year - Welsh
Highest accumulation of achievement points - 697!
Extra Curr. award -football
Excellent sch report
Excellent end of KS3 results in English & Maths
We are so proud - & he is so nonchalant! 🤣
As the mother of a 14 y/o boy, surfacing the contentious & depraved 'manosphere' to the forefront of the global conversation, & radicalisation issues that continue to affect teenagers all over the UK is utterly paramount to change.
This creative team deserve all the awards.
This is going to stay with me for a very long time. Episode 3, in particular.
Incredible writing from Stephen Graham & Jack Thorne. A directing and acting masterclass.
Smack it on the national curriculum @UKLabour.
Give them all the awards.
#Adolescence#Netflix
Indeed. It's so easy to leave certain children behind the education system, natural biases occur and this is what happens.
Give children the recognition they deserve.
Hi all,
Please make sure you are giving out as many Positive Behaviour points to the nice kids as you do to the naughty ones. Last week Jake Johnson in Year 7 got one point for winning the world book day essay writing competition and Boy Jayden got 50 for bringing a pen.
Thanks x
Today my son was asked "Is she your sister" - and I realised, today marks the beginning of the next few years being awkward for me, and infuriating for him! 😮💨😅
Yesterday, Jacob turned fourteen. Just beaming with pride at how this articulate, inventive and humorous young man is turning out to become. So proud of you, always!
This young man chose his options this evening...
He has chosen:
History
Engineering
Product Design
& the plan is Mechanical Engineering at Nottingham University, followed by commissioned officer training at Sandhurst.
Jacob, never stop reaching for the stars. ✨