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Mr Marsden Part 9

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Michael

Previous parts can be found here: https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/19/mr-marsden-part-2/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/24/mr-marsden-part-3/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/26/mr-marsden-part-4/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/27/mr-marsden-part-5/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/29/mr-marsden-part-6/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/09/30/mr-marsden-part-7/ https://summerstommy.com/2018/10/02/mr-marsden-part-8/ Telling Ayls to go home was an easy task for Mr Marsden. He needed time to think about the skills Ayls had demonstrated. It was rare … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Reform”

Posted on July 15, 2018 by Michael

In my experience in education most reform comes under the guise of educational outcomes, but in reality, from a political point of view, it’s more to do with economics than education. Its old adage of getting people to do more … Continue reading →

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January 11: Flash Fiction Challenge – Wet Ink

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Michael

January 11, 2018, prompt: In 99 words (no more, no less) write a story about wet ink. It can be artistic, writerly or something completely off-the-wall. Go where the prompt leads   My mother always said there was no point … Continue reading →

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SoCS July 9/16 – Concentration

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Michael

Miss Linda stands over me watching me through her beady eyes as I struggle with my modified cursive. Suddenly her big twelve inches is rapping on my hand. She refers to it as the Board of Education. We are terrified … Continue reading →

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FFfAW – Week of 05-10-2016 – Art Installation

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Michael

This week’s photo prompt is provided by S. Writings.   The art class stood back surveying their latest creation. A vehicular representation of the world they lived in. They were very proud of their work considering most of the teachers … Continue reading →

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Prompt #77 “Quotes by Oscar Wilde” – Not An Easy Life.

Posted on October 19, 2014 by Michael

I have chosen this quote as the basis of my contribution: “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” It’s not an easy life. It never was. It never will be. From my … Continue reading →

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My Last Teacher Post

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Michael

Thank you for investing belief and responsibility in me. Thank you for the creative freedom and fulfillment you have allowed me. Thank you for the opportunities and successes you have granted me. Thank you for the boundaries and resilience you … Continue reading →

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Poem 61 – Teacher

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Michael

Today wondrous things happened I was given gifts I never expected Mementos of how I have impacted on lives Hugs and best wishes, A rare event in any teacher’s life. My understanding of my own worth Realised With acclamations of … Continue reading →

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