As we start the final term of the year

As we start the final term of the year I have found myself reflecting on my many years at Fyling Hall. It is as usual a very busy term. Year 11 and year 13 are about to 3 start their external exams (the first to run since June 2019) and KS3 and Year 10 will have...

The start of the Spring Term

I have always loved the start of the Spring Term as it holds all that promise of new beginnings and longer days. Cold, bright mornings are wonderful as, before the trees come into leaf, I can see the sparkling waters of the North Sea from my classroom window and then...

Teaching in a ‘normal’ way

After 2 years of disrupted learning it is great to be back and teaching in a ‘normal’ way. I’m sure we have all discovered that the simple things in life really are the things which make us happy and I am no different to anyone else. Year 7 are delighted that we can...

Learning languages at home is a challenge

Learning languages at home is a challenge for all. It strains the listening skills to breaking point, and it is all too easy to ask ‘Mr Google’ to help with the translation work! This term the Junior School pupils have had much more screen time than previously, and I...