November is always a funny time for me. I think most people experience a sense of dread and even depression in this month. The days are getting shorter, the weather colder and the trees barer. Autumn is a season…
Teachers are funny creatures. I’m allowed to say that because I am one! We collect random items that no one outside of teaching really understands. We do, however, also have sensible things… but here’s my list of 100 essentials…
The past few months have been so challenging for many of them. However, there is always something to feel grateful for. Enjoying the little things in life is essential. Here are some of the things we’ve been doing during…
I’m sitting here typing this blog post while I really should be thinking about switching off the light and getting some sleep. Typically, the night before I head back to school, I’m a mess of nervous energy and last-minute…
Lockdown took its toll. I knew I needed to take action to improve my wellbeing and physical fitness. Both are connected, with exercise being a fantastic help for mental health. A few months ago, I entered a Facebook competition to…
Anyone who knows me will recognise just how much I adore Zumba. I love attending classes, following the moves of my amazing instructor, seeing my family (there’s such a big community who do feel more like family!) and dancing…
I have always had a healthy interest in political matters. I can’t remember a time when I wasn’t interested in ensuring that everyone was treated fairly. Going into education, working with the challenging boys was always my favourite part…
Apparently, time is a healer. It’s true. However, what people neglect to mention is that you will never be completely healed. You will never forget the trauma. You will never be free from the affliction that is your past. …
Oh my goodness! To say that the past few months have been busy would be a complete understatement. I am in absolute awe of anyone who has managed to stay afloat this whole time. Teaching my students from home, teaching…
I’ve struggled. I’m not afraid to admit that today was just too much for me. Every day is overwhelming since lockdown. The fear of things never returning to any kind of normality is in my mind constantly. However, today…