I might as well state the obvious and get it out of the way…the weather has been appalling this week and I moved away from the West Coast of Scotland 30 years ago precisely because of the wet weather! It has been very frustrating forcing pupils to stay indoors, to witness rain seek out the smallest egress and create mayhem and hear the moans and groans about frizzy hair, sodden shoes and battered umbrellas.Read more here...Newsletter 14.06.19

A secondary teacher friend from mainstream school commented this week that she could see the light at the end of the tunnel, meaning of course the summer holidays and I replied that I was sure it was there somewhere but I haven’t quite got sight of it yet. Having come from a primary background it took me a few years to work out why June was a quieter month in high schools: senior pupils have left and the new S1s don’t establish themselves until August so most secondary teachers are currently enjoying a slightly quieter phase. In fact this is something that we can use to our advantage when preparing Meadowpark pupils to attend subject classes in mainstream which a number have this week. I am so proud of those pupils who have managed classes in Knox and their sense of achievement and enjoyment is palpable.... read more here.