To my neighbours in Blogsville,
You may have noticed that I have been a little silent recently. School and life have been hectic. Normally I would have written posts on the recent public attack on teachers for being lazy. But I haven't been able to find the time or the head space. And I do feel as if I am somehow 'letting the side down' in Blogsville.
My current 'busier than usual situation' will continue for a couple of months. And so, it is with regret that I say that Snuffy is going to hibernate for that time.
Snuffy isn't dead. She is merely sleeping. So pop in from time to time, to take a look. Maybe Snuffy will leave the occasional post in her absence. Certainly she will return to normal in due course.
In the meantime, I wish you all a very happy Spring. (I do hope Spring will come.) And I look forward to chatting with you all when the weather is warmer.
With my very best wishes,
Snuffy x
30 comments:
Perhaps keeping a diary of your stories would be good. You could post them later!
I love hearing the tales of your kids! They make me smile (and very little does these days).
Sue
I didn't mean that in a bad way, by the way (especially with the woeful posts).
I love the way you know your kids and the insight that you have in them.
I'll miss your posts. And I hope the hectic nature of life is a positive, rather than a negative thing.
Hope to see you back in the not-too-distant future...
Never feel obliged to post, otherwise your writing will suffer. They good thing about a blog is that you can write about whatever you want, whenever you want.
I'm missing your posts too, Snuffy.
But you shouldn't feel you're letting the side down.
Unlike work or study committments, I don't think this is something you should feel is a duty. If it does feel like that, time to take a break.
What the Dickens is going on Snuffy?
Will miss your posts.
Here's something that may make you want to do another;
Good Schools Will be Forced to Take in Excluded Black Pupils under New Government Law
http://bnp.org.uk/2009/02/good-schools-will-be-forced-to-take-in-excluded-black-pupils-under-new-government-law/
Enjoy your spring break.
I totally undersand Snuffy, for some reason my work life just got more hectic too - will probably last until June this time :-D
I look forward to your return.
Good luck Snuffy. I am also in abeyance. See you on the other side
NJ
Dear Snuffy, My first comment on your blog, but I wanted to thank you before you go on your break. While sometimes the stories are a little hair-raising :-), you've filled me with hope and love - and provided much inspiration just as I'm about to start my teacher training.
Enjoy your break!
Hi Snuffy
I will miss your blog a great deal. Have a good break.
Snuffy, your little windows into the life teachers will be missed.
Well done Snuffy, we'll look forward to your return later in the year when you're good 'n ready.
Okay, have a break withoput worryin g about us and the comments we have made in this thread :-)
Oh, and by the way: as a teacher you should know that you can't be "a little silent" — either you are silent or you aren't(!) It's like 'unique' — it's an absolute.
Y'see: even those of us who went to Secondary Modern Skools know a few things…
It seems that blaming teachers for below average student success is taken to even greater extremes in some places:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/africa/7889141.stm
I think the groom has a wedgie, but it's hard to tell. The expression on his face is so blank and nondescript.
BWS
Miss (and Nightjerk) ... does the word: "Moribund" have any special resonance for you?
Where have the archives gone??
What's going on Snuffy?
I hope that things are going well.
I saw this and thought of you: http://www.standpointmag.co.uk/node/942/full
Hang in there, and I'll be back...
After all, it's my time I'm wasting.
xx
Oops - you moderating comments again?
:(
I haven't been here for several months and was looking forward to catching up with your postings.
I hope everything is ok, and thank you.
Have a good one, Snuffy.
Got a job with Boris yet?
Looking forward to your return, as and when you see fit.
I recently came accross your blog and have been reading along. I thought I would leave my first comment. I dont know what to say except that I have enjoyed reading. Nice blog. I will keep visiting this blog very often.
Kaylee
http://www.clpostingguide.info
Waaaah!
We miss you, Snuffy!
Gosh, I get a new PC, take ages to get my blog out of mothballs and find that you're having a break and I can't go back and read the archives. Hope you're ok. Having taken an 8 month unplanned blog break, I do feel better for some time away.
Take care
Nic
Heh;
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/7995869.stm
A recruitment agency, Aspire People, advertised vacancies for "Hard Core Cover Supervisors".
"You might be an ex-marine, prison officer, bouncer, policeman, fireman, sportsman, actor or you might be an overseas teacher looking to get some experience in the classroom.
"Which ever it is we need someone who thinks they can get involved in a school environment and control the kids in schools throughout the midlands."
C'mon, Spring's almost over now! We expect a prompt appearance, or it's detention for you, my girl!!
Snuffy, I hope all is well and that your rest from blogging is as you expected. One question, where is your archive? One plea, come back Snuffy, the blogosphere needs you.
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