Tag Archives: School

Fandango’s Flash Fiction Challenge #150 – Alice Jenkins

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Michael

In our town, Alice Jenkins was the girl everyone looked down on. She was ostracised at school because she was what we called a swot. She was a brain; she did all her schoolwork, produced outstanding assignments and always received … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #80 – Crisp’s School Days.

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Michael
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Thursday photo prompt: Dance #writephoto – The School Dance

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Michael

I was reminded of the days of the old school dance. They were strictly supervised by Brother Kevin and Sister Mary. The dances brought together the two catholic schools, and for both boys and girls, it was not only a … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Collage” – On The Way To Work.

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Michael

It didn’t seem likely that a red-haired girl complete with raspberries would have any sort of influence on my day. As it was, my mind was focused on the day ahead, another wrestle with the Lower Year Nine’s, the program … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver – #240 – Wading – 12th September – Drama

Posted on September 12, 2019 by Michael

From the moment he arrived it appeared he had no fear. The teachers didn’t intimidate him like they did the rest of us. He had about him a bravado that was sure to bring him grief. But he showed no … Continue reading →

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50 Word Thursday #24 – Stay in School

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Michael

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay Hurry, it’s over here. Where? Here. Are you sure? Yes now get a move on; we’ve got ten seconds before we forget what we are on about. What a nuisance, forget my head if it … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “5 by 5” – The Old School.

Posted on June 2, 2019 by Michael

An old school Weather – foggy An empty desk Gesture – wait Tool – scissors The ghostly image of the school loomed through the foggy morning as if suggesting what I was seeing was something imaginary even though the memories … Continue reading →

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Wordle #123 – Sneer, Sneer and Harsh.

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Michael

This week’s words: Kit Sneer Pressure Classroom Transpire Sneer Harsh Disruption Angry Withdraw Reproach Lugubrious (adj.)) mournful, dismal, or gloomy, especially in an affected, exaggerated, or unrelieved manner) The esteemed law firm Sneer, Sneer and Harsh had decided to undertake an education program with the local school as much to … Continue reading →

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Sunday Writing Prompt “Collage Prompt #44” – Finding Balance

Posted on February 17, 2019 by Michael

“You’re trying too hard and doing too much,” she said over breakfast one Monday morning. “I’m doing what I need to do,” I replied sipping my coffee, “there’s a deadline to meet, and my boss will be looking at my … Continue reading →

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What do you See? Feb/5/2019 – So unlikely…

Posted on February 11, 2019 by Michael

So unlikely yet so likely, I looked again to see what I thought was an illusion.   In the tent sat the boy who hated girls He played his hand, joined in the laughter I was amazed as he gave … Continue reading →

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