Well done, everyone, for looking after yourselves last week! We had the perfect storm of very high temperatures, high humidity and exceptionally high pollen counts. For many families, this meant poor sleep, reduced concentration and increased frustration, making learning much more difficult than usual. Now that the worst of last week's disruption has settled down, we have the final three weeks left until the end of term. During this time, we need to: Finish any work that was

This week's Mischievous Moral Mayhem is: Someone in your class always beats you in sports or games, and it frustrates you. Do you...

Don’t forget to write out the Weekly Maths Problem at the top of your page, date the work and show all your workings out (even the wrong...

When the weather is really hot, it can be tempting to jump into a river, lake, canal, or the sea to cool down. But water can be much more dangerous than it looks, so it's important to stay safe. Before You Go Near Water Even on a hot day, the water can be very cold. Jumping in suddenly can make your body go into shock and make it difficult to breathe. Always read and follow warning signs. Stay on proper paths. Riverbanks, canal edges, and cliffs can be slippery or unstable. I

Occasionally Meaning – sometimes, but not often. Example of using it in a sentence: “We occasionally eat at the local Italian...

Good morning everyone, At 6:30am this morning, the homeschool office temperature had already reached 28.7°C, which means our Hot Weather Policy is officially in effect. As a result, Homeschool is out today! I suspect many of us are starting the day a little tired after a restless night's sleep. This teacher certainly is! Not only was the heat making sleep difficult, but the water company was carrying out works on the road at the bottom of the hill. As I discovered last night,

Let me tell you a true story. A few years ago, I worked in a very smart school where everyone had to follow the dress code very carefully. If female teachers wore sleeveless dresses, they had to wear a cardigan or blazer over the top. One summer day, the temperature went above 30°C. The classrooms felt like saunas, and the playground was so hot that just standing outside made you feel unwell. There was hardly any shade anywhere. In the morning, the headteacher sent a message

This week's Mischievous Moral Mayhem is: Your friend keeps texting you during your homeschool session when you are trying to focus. Do...

Don’t forget to write out the Weekly Maths Problem at the top of your page, date the work and show all your workings out (even the wrong...

Occasion Meaning – a particular time or event. Example of using it in a sentence: “Her graduation was a special occasion.” Spelling Tips:...