May the odds be ever in your favour!
I had the honour of delivering the Valedictory speech for the Class of 2018 yesterday, a few days after our school’s 85th birthday. Here’s what I said: Good morning, everyone, […]
I had the honour of delivering the Valedictory speech for the Class of 2018 yesterday, a few days after our school’s 85th birthday. Here’s what I said: Good morning, everyone, […]
My nearly 14-year-old and her friend had to do some community service for school last term, and she didn’t want to do what everyone else was doing. I remembered that my […]
Yippee! The holiday season is upon us. It’s my favourite time of year – no pressure, no lunch boxes, no urgent routine… But some parents find themselves at their […]
It’s Saturday morning, and for the first time this term, I have a weekend off. That’s right: my so-called half day job is not as easy as it appears from […]
Anyone who has young children (or who has had young children in the last 15 years or so) will appreciate just how dreadful children’s television can be. The annoying voices, […]
I received strict instructions last night NOT to get out of bed this morning. This morning, I heard my girls getting up and bustling around the kitchen in hushed tones. […]
If I didn’t work as a school teacher, I would insist that my children return to school a week before I return to work. That would give me a chance […]
I surprised even myself by taking my daughters, two avid Beliebers, to the Justin Bieber concert at the FNB Stadium, Soccer City, on Sunday 12th May. Happy Mothers’ Day. I would […]