That’s a proper Yorkshire view. A midday view… It’s going to be a right test of your wind and waterproofing.
Much shaking of the heads this morning. A teacher sent a brief revision guide ahead of an exam straight after the half term. Notes on the areas covered so far. Worryingly 3/4s of those areas are new to Hawklad. Just how much of class learning hasn’t been shared with him. Just how far behind is he falling. AND school don’t know as they are clearly not tracking his progress. Not one teacher has asked. How much of his submitted work is being marked. Often the only marking is where the answers are provided and Hawklad has to mark his own work.
Much shaking of the head….
So Hawklad has a much needed week off in a few days. Much needed for pupils, teachers and parents. These are tough times to be at school. So much stress, anxiety and pressure. That week off is needed.
Over that week Hawklad has to revise for 5 core subject tests that happen within the first 2 days of his return. That’s a shed load of revision over the holiday.
What is the issue with letting our children have true time off to actually enjoy themselves. Oh I forgot, Victorian Hard Work Ethics are good for society. Well I’m sorry if our Prime Minister can have a week off in a luxury holiday destination, painting his watercolours, unavailable for work, WELL surely our children can as well.
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
You nailed what is the core problem where is the time for joy, play, fun and to relax?.. Our society is becoming increasingly stress and trauma based. If you cant ‘keep up’ you are unwell or mad or a failure. It really is toxic.
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It is toxic
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Please email me. You can find it on my blog. Thanks, Sue
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😊
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Sure the kids can take time off from studies. Enjoy the break.
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Definitely will try
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👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Enjoy the time off!!!!
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We will try 😊
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So true – childhood is being eroded everywhere
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It is, I heard the minister talk about children needing to be more responsible and hardworking
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Woah!! Those clouds!!
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I’m sorry they aren’t giving Hawklad a true break. That doesn’t give you a break either. We all need down time. Hang in there and stay out of the rain Superdad! Love to you both. ❤❤
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Hope you are staying out if the rain and smiling ❤️❤️❤️
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I’m trying to stay out of the rain. But it keeps raining. I might just have to learn to grin and bear it. 🤣😂🤣😂 ❤❤❤
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I forgot something. I forgot something important: praying for you both as well. You take care of yourself. I hope you’re smiling.
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I’m always forgetting things. I blame it on the rhubarb.
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Yes, it’s always the rhubarbs fault. 🤣😂🤣😂
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Shaking my head also. Seems to me you need a one-on-one meeting with the head person and have it out with them. What they are doing is unreasonable.
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I’ve tried sadly. It’s kinda the National Approach
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I understand your worries about where Hawklad stands in school yet it is wonderful that you keep his heart light with granting him time for joy. You are so right, those times are necessary to hang in again later.
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They are. We all need breaks
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Absolutely! We need to charge our batteries.
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Enjoy the break you both are deserve it❤️
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Thank you ❤️
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You’re welcome ❤️
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I agree! A week off is in order! Sorry there is so much revising to do during that time!
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