Parent’s Evening

Parent’s evening saw us visiting Godzooky 1’s teacher for an update on his progress. He is top of Maths, doing well with his reading and English, and even his handwriting has improved.

Apparently he is one of the most caring children in the class, according to his teacher. He hates to see other people upset, and tries to ensure everyone is happy. He’s also a bit of a grass, informing on other’s wrongdoings.

The only problem his teacher is experiencing with him is the development of a love triangle. Him and one of his friends have both fallen for the same girl. This has developed into petty arguments and some pushing and shoving.

We returned to his Grandparents’ house where he was waiting, and asked him if he thought he was in trouble for anything. He looked coy and said “No, don’t think so?”

When we confronted him about his behaviour with his friend over the girl, he said “ But I love her”. So Mrs Zilla asked him what he meant by that, and he replied “ When I see her I feel all wiggly inside”.

He’s 6! These things aren’t meant to happen for years yet!
One thing I noticed, whilst at the school, was a sign like a bus stop in one corner of the playground. I asked what it was for and he told me it was the “Friendship Stop”.

If you’ve got no-one to play with you go and stand by the Friendship Stop and someone will come along and invite you to play with them.

What a fantastic idea – no need for children to feel lonely, kicking their heels with nothing to do. Stand by the Stop and fun will come to you.

Parent’s Evening

Parent’s evening saw us visiting Godzooky 1’s teacher for an update on his progress. He is top of Maths, doing well with his reading and English, and even his handwriting has improved.

Apparently he is one of the most caring children in the class, according to his teacher. He hates to see other people upset, and tries to ensure everyone is happy. He’s also a bit of a grass, informing on other’s wrongdoings.

The only problem his teacher is experiencing with him is the development of a love triangle. Him and one of his friends have both fallen for the same girl. This has developed into petty arguments and some pushing and shoving.

We returned to his Grandparents’ house where he was waiting, and asked him if he thought he was in trouble for anything. He looked coy and said “No, don’t think so?”

When we confronted him about his behaviour with his friend over the girl, he said “ But I love her”. So Mrs Zilla asked him what he meant by that, and he replied “ When I see her I feel all wiggly inside”.

He’s 6! These things aren’t meant to happen for years yet!
One thing I noticed, whilst at the school, was a sign like a bus stop in one corner of the playground. I asked what it was for and he told me it was the “Friendship Stop”.

If you’ve got no-one to play with you go and stand by the Friendship Stop and someone will come along and invite you to play with them.

What a fantastic idea – no need for children to feel lonely, kicking their heels with nothing to do. Stand by the Stop and fun will come to you.

Parent’s Evening

Parent’s evening saw us visiting Godzooky 1’s teacher for an update on his progress. He is top of Maths, doing well with his reading and English, and even his handwriting has improved.

Apparently he is one of the most caring children in the class, according to his teacher. He hates to see other people upset, and tries to ensure everyone is happy. He’s also a bit of a grass, informing on other’s wrongdoings.

The only problem his teacher is experiencing with him is the development of a love triangle. Him and one of his friends have both fallen for the same girl. This has developed into petty arguments and some pushing and shoving.

We returned to his Grandparents’ house where he was waiting, and asked him if he thought he was in trouble for anything. He looked coy and said “No, don’t think so?”

When we confronted him about his behaviour with his friend over the girl, he said “ But I love her”. So Mrs Zilla asked him what he meant by that, and he replied “ When I see her I feel all wiggly inside”.

He’s 6! These things aren’t meant to happen for years yet!
One thing I noticed, whilst at the school, was a sign like a bus stop in one corner of the playground. I asked what it was for and he told me it was the “Friendship Stop”.

If you’ve got no-one to play with you go and stand by the Friendship Stop and someone will come along and invite you to play with them.

What a fantastic idea – no need for children to feel lonely, kicking their heels with nothing to do. Stand by the Stop and fun will come to you.

Parent’s Evening

Parent’s evening saw us visiting Godzooky 1’s teacher for an update on his progress. He is top of Maths, doing well with his reading and English, and even his handwriting has improved.

Apparently he is one of the most caring children in the class, according to his teacher. He hates to see other people upset, and tries to ensure everyone is happy. He’s also a bit of a grass, informing on other’s wrongdoings.

The only problem his teacher is experiencing with him is the development of a love triangle. Him and one of his friends have both fallen for the same girl. This has developed into petty arguments and some pushing and shoving.

We returned to his Grandparents’ house where he was waiting, and asked him if he thought he was in trouble for anything. He looked coy and said “No, don’t think so?”

When we confronted him about his behaviour with his friend over the girl, he said “ But I love her”. So Mrs Zilla asked him what he meant by that, and he replied “ When I see her I feel all wiggly inside”.

He’s 6! These things aren’t meant to happen for years yet!
One thing I noticed, whilst at the school, was a sign like a bus stop in one corner of the playground. I asked what it was for and he told me it was the “Friendship Stop”.

If you’ve got no-one to play with you go and stand by the Friendship Stop and someone will come along and invite you to play with them.

What a fantastic idea – no need for children to feel lonely, kicking their heels with nothing to do. Stand by the Stop and fun will come to you.

The Price of Admission

So somebody’s told you how to be a man,
Just fuck ’em and leave ’em, and score as many as you can,
But always have someone who’s close to your heart,
And if you want to keep her, keep her in the dark.
Cause you love her,
So you just can’t tell her,
But you know full well,

You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission
Somewhere down the line
Sometime along the way
You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission

And now she tells you that she’s fucked others too,
But though she gave her all,
She never gave her heart,
And she wants to keep you,
So, she cannot keep it dark,
She lets you in up close
And blows away your pride

You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission
Somewhere down the line
Sometime along the way
You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission

So somebody’s shown you how to be a man

The Price of Admission

So somebody’s told you how to be a man,
Just fuck ’em and leave ’em, and score as many as you can,
But always have someone who’s close to your heart,
And if you want to keep her, keep her in the dark.
Cause you love her,
So you just can’t tell her,
But you know full well,

You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission
Somewhere down the line
Sometime along the way
You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission

And now she tells you that she’s fucked others too,
But though she gave her all,
She never gave her heart,
And she wants to keep you,
So, she cannot keep it dark,
She lets you in up close
And blows away your pride

You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission
Somewhere down the line
Sometime along the way
You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission

So somebody’s shown you how to be a man

The Price of Admission

So somebody’s told you how to be a man,
Just fuck ’em and leave ’em, and score as many as you can,
But always have someone who’s close to your heart,
And if you want to keep her, keep her in the dark.
Cause you love her,
So you just can’t tell her,
But you know full well,

You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission
Somewhere down the line
Sometime along the way
You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission

And now she tells you that she’s fucked others too,
But though she gave her all,
She never gave her heart,
And she wants to keep you,
So, she cannot keep it dark,
She lets you in up close
And blows away your pride

You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission
Somewhere down the line
Sometime along the way
You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission

So somebody’s shown you how to be a man

The Price of Admission

So somebody’s told you how to be a man,
Just fuck ’em and leave ’em, and score as many as you can,
But always have someone who’s close to your heart,
And if you want to keep her, keep her in the dark.
Cause you love her,
So you just can’t tell her,
But you know full well,

You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission
Somewhere down the line
Sometime along the way
You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission

And now she tells you that she’s fucked others too,
But though she gave her all,
She never gave her heart,
And she wants to keep you,
So, she cannot keep it dark,
She lets you in up close
And blows away your pride

You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission
Somewhere down the line
Sometime along the way
You have to pay the price of admission
You have to pay the price of admission

So somebody’s shown you how to be a man

Strike

There are a million Local Government workers on strike today, in protest at changes to the pension scheme they pay into. It means that people will no longer be able to retire at 60 rather than the normal 65.

I am one of the people who pay into the scheme, but not in a union. Today was my first time involved in industrial action. Crossing the picket line was not anything to fear though, most of the people I have known for a few years and we exchanged pleasantries as I explained I was not a union member and therefore had no reason to strike.

Most of my department are in, there are very few union members amongst us, and it seems to me that the strike has little solid support. Apparently the turnout for the ballot was only 28%, so it was hardly a majority decision to strike.

Faced with the prospect of losing a day’s pay, the vast majority of people have booked a day’s holiday to avoid losing money or crossing the picket line.

When I compare the situation in France (where they’re having a General Strike) with ours the two issues seem a million miles apart. In France there is legislation being introduced that will mean that young people starting work will not have permanent working rights until 6 years after they begin working. This seems unfair and will probably lead to discrimination in the workplace.

The strike taking place over here seems determined to bring as much misery and inconvenience to the general public as possible. I can see how it will highlight the cause, but I have the feeling that most people will see it as a very selfish attitude.

All those in the private sector are expected to work to 65. Why shouldn’t the public sector be expected to do the same?

It has meant a very quiet morning in the office, and enabled us all to get quite a lot of work done without the usual interruptions.

Strike

There are a million Local Government workers on strike today, in protest at changes to the pension scheme they pay into. It means that people will no longer be able to retire at 60 rather than the normal 65.

I am one of the people who pay into the scheme, but not in a union. Today was my first time involved in industrial action. Crossing the picket line was not anything to fear though, most of the people I have known for a few years and we exchanged pleasantries as I explained I was not a union member and therefore had no reason to strike.

Most of my department are in, there are very few union members amongst us, and it seems to me that the strike has little solid support. Apparently the turnout for the ballot was only 28%, so it was hardly a majority decision to strike.

Faced with the prospect of losing a day’s pay, the vast majority of people have booked a day’s holiday to avoid losing money or crossing the picket line.

When I compare the situation in France (where they’re having a General Strike) with ours the two issues seem a million miles apart. In France there is legislation being introduced that will mean that young people starting work will not have permanent working rights until 6 years after they begin working. This seems unfair and will probably lead to discrimination in the workplace.

The strike taking place over here seems determined to bring as much misery and inconvenience to the general public as possible. I can see how it will highlight the cause, but I have the feeling that most people will see it as a very selfish attitude.

All those in the private sector are expected to work to 65. Why shouldn’t the public sector be expected to do the same?

It has meant a very quiet morning in the office, and enabled us all to get quite a lot of work done without the usual interruptions.