Tag Archives: St Bees School

Catch-up before the year ends

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Ken Powell

Weeeelllll it has been far, far too long since last I wrote but that, dear readers, you can put down to me being way too busy rather than no longer caring about this place of mine. It’s been, on the … Continue reading →

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Save The Memories

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Ken Powell

“Every time I walk past the school or through the school, it just doesn’t seem real. It doesn’t seem real that come September I won’t see any boys on the rugby pitch. I won’t see any girls on the rounders … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling a girl: The Beginning

Posted on August 1, 2015 by Ken Powell

So it’s finally happened. I’m now officially a homeschooling dad. After the emotional turmoil of the last few months with my children’s school closing down amid great controversy and, quite honestly, disgusting lack of care and communication for those the … Continue reading →

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Home Schooling: The Nuts & Bolts

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Ken Powell

Introduction and update This post is primarily written with the parents of children at St Bees school, Cumbria in mind though it should also be useful to any British parent who is considering whether or not to do home schooling … Continue reading →

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Why My School Won’t Reopen

Posted on June 8, 2015 by Ken Powell

Originally posted on justathirdculturekid:
So my last test was on Friday. Such a relief that they’re over. No, they weren’t important. 3rd form exams, who cares? It’s not like you’re risking a uni place or something. That’s what I was…

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