Maybe you are a procrastinator, or maybe you are one of those extremely lucky people who have already finished your exams (can’t relate) and are suddenly at a loss at what to do with all that free time – either way, here’s 10 of my favourite activities should you ever be in need of inspiration.
Top Stories: 20th May
Finland and Sweden submit formal applications to join NATO. Ukraine evacuates troops from Mariupol, ceding control to Russia. Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of abuse of power and indecent assault. Eurovision accused of voting manipulation (mentions of winning act).
Houseplants: starting out and propagating
Summer seems suitably around the corner in time for the end of the school year. And, whilst we may be boiling like potatoes inside our classrooms, you may want to consider taking a trip to your local garden shop and starting a new hobby – plant parenting. In light of this (or lack thereof, considering this past weekend’s weather), I wanted to share some propagation and protection techniques to grow and care for your very own seedlings.
Getting to Know the 2022-23 SLT: Peer Counsellors
I decided to sit down with (or, rather, phone) the individual members to get an insight into their thinking, their visions, and their expectations of the year ahead. It was a truly eye-opening experience, and I’m thrilled to present the outcomes of the discussion with the Senior and Junior Peer Counsellors.
Getting to Know the 2022-23 SLT: EDI
I decided to sit down with (or, rather, phone) the individual members to get an insight into their thinking, their visions, and their expectations of the year ahead. It was a truly eye-opening experience, and I’m thrilled to present the outcomes of the discussion with Leyla, the new EDI rep.




