7 days of 2023
2023 has, so far been a good year. Yes we’re only 7 days into 2023 and as we have all … Continue reading 7 days of 2023
Category: Thoughts
lost on the other side of bradford
I’m in the new flat. It’s so different to the old house, smaller, no gardens, just bricks. Outside it’s rows … Continue reading lost on the other side of bradford
moving away
We’re moving. Moving away from everything I know, everything I understand. Mum and dad have a new job the other … Continue reading moving away
struggling in the top tier
The middle tier at school was easy. The tests for the top tier were easy. Life in the top tier … Continue reading struggling in the top tier
struggling in the top grade at school
Getting to the top grade at school was a big achievement for me. Maths and English tests and I was … Continue reading struggling in the top grade at school
teaching in the 70s and 80s
Teaching in the 70s and 80s at state run schools in the North of England was a vastly different experience … Continue reading teaching in the 70s and 80s
doing well academically during the first year
It’s my first year at Tong and I’m doing well academically. I’m getting top grades in all my subjects and … Continue reading doing well academically during the first year
big school at last
It’s the day when dreams come true. My first day at big school, Tong Comprehensive. I remember looking at Tong … Continue reading big school at last
the long summer holidays of childhood
One of my favourite and most enduring childhood memories is of the long summer holidays. They couldn’t come quick enough … Continue reading the long summer holidays of childhood
The Valentines disco at Holme Middle 1978
In the days before we had a party for every occasion we had just one, the Valentines Day disco and … Continue reading The Valentines disco at Holme Middle 1978
The Autistic FellRunner 