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We are in another lockdown, Hiding from a virus that can’t be seen, The government is staying, ‘Stay at home’, Some people think this is...

With less than a week to go before Christmas day, most people have got their trees and decorations up. The Christmas meal has been...

The Christmas lights on the high streets are up, as is the usual Christmas tree. Christmas music is playing in all the shops, on a loop!...

When things go wrong as they sometimes will; When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill; When the funds are low and the debts are...

On the 2nd December, England will be coming out of their 2nd lockdown. All non essential businesses and gyms will be reopened. It is a...

Thorn in my side Like a thorn in my side, I’ve nowhere to hide, you’ve got a sting in your tail, and you’ll get me without fail. Is it my...

In these unprecedented times, kindness to others and ourselves is of great importance. This can be celebrated on November 13th. ‘The day...

As the second lockdown takes place in England, it can be hard to think of anything positive to take from it. Not going out to see family...

Once Halloween and Bonfire Night are out of the way, the supermarkets can make way for the Christmas decorations, food and presents. The...

The month of October is when I celebrate another year of life.  There are so many things that I am grateful for: health, a bed to sleep...

The days are shorter, the dark, night sky is around longer. More people are travelling on public transport. More people are wearing face...

10th October, a day to reflect on the mental health of yourself and others. At this unprecedented time, this has been very important for...

World Smile Day (2nd October) is dedicated to the smiley face, which was created by Harvey Ball in 1963. He also came up with the idea...

What is a Poem? A poem is a present You give it to yourself Find one in a dusty book nestled on your shelf. Find one in a face of a...

With all that is going in the world, this day is very poignant. The UN General Assembly has declared this as a day devoted to...

The 13th of September is International Chocolate Day. Normally, I would celebrate this day in all its glory. However, at the beginning of...

With nearly four months of children being out of school and many returning back this and next week, the importance of them being literate...

As we come to the end of another month, this year has been a strange one. Children have spent nearly six months at home, away from their...

Now that the correct grades have been given to students who studied BTEC, GCSEs and A Levels has been rectified, I can only imagine the...

I received a WhatsApp message today from a friend whose daughter I tutored for the 11 plus, many moons ago, who achieved 2 Bs and 1 A in...