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, […]
Category Archives: Parenting
Claw
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 […]
5 things to do in Joburg on a budget
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 […]
My half-day job.
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 […]
Alieon Invasion
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, […]
The Greatest Job on Earth.
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. […]
Waking up is hard to do
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 […]
Bieber Fever
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 […]
