I am the very model of a trainee pedagogical…
I found this in my notes today… With apologies to Gilbert and Sullivan, who’s Major-General’s Song I have done better justice to using their lyrics, and grateful thanks to Nikki Benjamin and everyone on the Deepings SCITT. To the tune of “The Major-General’s Song” from G&S Pirates of Penzance… Sort of… If you squint… I […]
Nigel, our new doughy overlord
I don’t usually name doughs. Obviously, a sourdough starter has to have a name (Herman, in this house) but others? Nah, not necessary. But my daughter called this one Nigel and Nigel he will forever be. Nigel is a rich dough. Probably the richest I’ve ever worked with (though, all credit, it was my wife […]
Beginning of the End
Teaching consists of looking at current events, saying that this is not a normal year and that next year will be better, and repeating until you retire. Spotted on Facebook. If I find it again, I’ll credit the post (and get the words right) Well, another half-term starts in England and many of us are […]