It’s the beginning of the school year, in England at least. 50 years ago, I was just starting school at Eaton House, on Eaton Square…
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They sharpened their pencils when they were 7. They sucked on the ends of their Berol handwriting pens in the summer of their last year…
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This year’s theme for International Youth Day is “Safe Spaces for Youth”. It’s a timely reminder to us all in the education and youth sectors…
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I’m updating this post as the story plays out. Scroll down to see the latest developments… 31st July 2018 Dear Turkish Airlines, On the evening…
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Gosh, it was hot in London this afternoon. But, so far, we haven’t seen the temperatures and drought of the summer of 1976. In 1976, there…
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For all my teacher friends, whether finishing their first year in the classroom or their thirty-first… Have a wonderful summer holiday. I Didn’t Know I…
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If you missed the first installment, read this first: johnccmay.net/the-disgraceful-behaviour-of-green-star-energy/ Green Star Energy. Here’s where we’ve got to (in the company’s words): “As you discussed,…
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This evening, I am probably more angry than I have ever been in my life. My mother turns 80 this year. She is active, feisty,…
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From when I was fourteen until I took my ‘A’ levels before leaving school, I was taught English by a teacher named Peter Despres. He…
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