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I can smell Christmas coming can you? From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (8 hours old)

Yes, Christmas has a particular scent, its cinnamon and spices and supermarkets pump it out discreetly in case we forget what the spending season smells like. I hate being manipulated like that do… more

The Jinx From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (1 day old)

A few weeks ago in the Maths office we were discussing numerous teachers who were off due to illness or stress or whatever reason. Our head of Department told us all how thankful he was that we all tu… more

November is cold From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (3 days old)

Am listening to Jay-Z and I do so love him…Empire State of Mind is awesome…anyway I am sure you are not reading this to find out what music am into. Last week, my ears decided to totally block up w… more

Just me again From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (6 days old)

I love travelling by train, and last week when I headed up to Hamilton to meet my mates mum, my love was reinforced. As soon as I walked onto the platform at Glasgow central low level trains, I was… more

1000th Blog and still typing From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (14 days old)

Today I realised that I had written my 1,000 online blog. It all started in 2004 when I wrote a blog to help me get over writers block when I was writing my autobiography. It turns out I loved the blo… more

Me talking again From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (19 days old)

Firstly I cannot escape Cheryl Cole’s new single…everywhere in Belfast was battering it out on radio etc…making me insane, though it does sound better after it has been electronically voice tuned - sh… more

Let me tell you something From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (22 days old)

Leeds was sunny and I love autumn, isn’t that something? The drive through Ilkley and Skipton and all across that area with the trees and foliage turning bright gold to vivacious red was awesome. That… more

A teacher teaches From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (24 days old)

On Friday afternoon the year sevens were having a street party as part of a humanities project. As we were timetabled to have year sevens for Maths period five this meant some of us would have to cove… more

Fond but not in love From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (27 days old)

My ears seem to have been burning this week, and it's not as the result of a unfortunate incident with a Bunsen burner during a science cover lesson. The Assistant Head gave me an almighty fright t… more

Seven down, seven to go From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (32 days old)

My year eight class normally has fourteen pupils, however by the end of today's lesson we had considerably less than that. 1128: One of the girls informs me that her friend is off sick and won't be… more

Shag Bands Banned From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (32 days old)

Given the sudden popularity of shag bands it's inevitable that they are banned at school. Conveniently no new legislation needs to be passed as jewellery isn't allowed anyway. So no one has to reprint… more

I'll let you have that one From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (34 days old)

When pupils are rude towards you you have to take action, especially if they do it in such a way as to create a scene in the classroom. However there are occasions when pupils come out with such good … more

High Risk From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (34 days old)

Our school is in the process of appointing a Learning Coach, which unfortunately bears no resemblance to a Mobile Library or aFun Bus and is the type of coach that trains people. Part of this process … more

I am politically incorrect From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (35 days old)

I was on the tube in Glasgow (yes we have a tube system, its two wee trains that go round in circles, called the clockwork orange, don’t ask) anyway I stepped onto the train and there was a young teen… more

Get me peace From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (36 days old)

My daughter Ashley is better; her swine-flu has finally left her body. I didn’t enjoy her swine-flu period, there were no surrealist paintings or amazing art work- it just made her grumpy, whiney and … more

The Battle in the Classroom From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (38 days old)

Friday afternoons aren't the easiest time to teach, in fact I doubt they're the easiest time to achieve anything. I have friends who work on flexi-time and around about the time I'm starting my final … more

Quote of the week From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (38 days old)

Modern day teenagers are very aware of the need to keep hydrated and like to use this as justification to get what they want. They often ask to go for a drink during lessons, which isn't allowed. If t… more

Hollywood Rapists and shouting From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (41 days old)

I am spitting nails about Roman Polanski and the cock sucking Hollywood deadbeats who are calling for this child rapist to be released. He raped a 13 year old girl and then hired a fleet of expensive … more

Domestic Abuse, Red Card it! From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (45 days old)

This blog is in conjunction with the Red Card Campaign on Twitter. Scotland’s domestic abuse statistics rise by 80% after a Rangers and Celtic football match was reported by assistant Chief Const… more

Ups and Downs From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (45 days old)

It seems to have been a real mix of up and downs this week. I followed Monday afternoon's stress-fest - 'I don't want to be in your class because I really don't like you' - with my performance managem… more

A Storm is Brewing From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (50 days old)

Only two weeks have passed since the start of the school year but you already get the sense that not all is as it should be. You normally get a honeymoon period with a new class but the consensus is t… more

It was a dark time for all From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (50 days old)

Ashley has been really ill; we didn’t know what to do other than kill her quickly with a firm pillow pressed against her sick face, but husband offered another option, how about we take her to hospita… more

Rewarding From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (52 days old)

It's important to have a good system of rewards. There's no substitute for good old fashioned praise but actual prizes as it were go a long way. The conventional wisdom is that small and many is bette… more

Who Knew Cats could fight terrorism? From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (55 days old)

I want to stop eating bucket loads of biscuits and stop smoking without actually harming someone. Life is odd at the moment, I saw a woman with a funny black hooded hat scream at a cat in the street, … more

The New Recruits From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (59 days old)

Every Friday after school I run a Warhammer Club. When I was little I collected the models and it's nice to give some fellow enthusiasts a chance to get together and have some battles. When I was youn… more

Shopping Bags…and Dead Men From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (60 days old)

M&S charge you for a plastic bag to carry your food home, yet they don’t charge you for a plastic bag to carry your clothes home after purchase. They also don’t charge you for all the plastic that… more

All alone together From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (60 days old)

I always put my classes in a seating plan. As much as anything it's about showing that you control what happens in your classroom. I'm not against reasonable requests for pupils to move places but it … more

Meet the Official 'It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher' Mascot From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (62 days old)

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Pi From studentteacher83 in It Shouldn't Happen to a Teacher (62 days old)

Over the summer I was fortunate enough to obtain a kitten - who at this very moment is trying to walk all over my keyboard - from a colleague whose cat had recently had a litter. In true maths teacher… more

Double Denim is in From janeygodley in Janey Godley’s Blog (62 days old)

I am living on apples; they stop me from smoking and give me something to do with hands. I am back from the brink, no more fags…yet again. So last week I had some very interesting meetings and am… more