Mundane News

[Mo1959]

Molly is enjoying Dynasties.

 

[classic33]

Now why am I not surprised that you did this. Out of interest, how did you find out, and what happened in the aftermath?

Alas, Germany not only allows homework, but positively insists on it: schools operate like colleges from year 1 and kids just come home halfway through the day (sometimes as early as eleven O'clock) with homework; it's considered part of the system.

New books in the local library, all in the same section, I just went through those that appeared interesting. No interest in the Mills & Boon type books. Then there was this selection of new to the system books, all paperbacks, all the same series.

Well once the unrest had been quelled, I was told not to bring the book in again. The amount of homework dropped for a while, maybe they were checking, but it went back to near normal within the month.

Proof you don't need the internet to find things out though.

 

[classic33]

Oh earplug, not earplugs?

I did wonder.

Now; what were we talking about?

Knowledge retention and exams. How to succeed without cheating.

 

[Reynard]

Have perked up a bit after a suitable infusion of chocolate. That was a fabby day's action from Brands.

Nearly time to feed the cats, and then it will be time to feed me.

 

[Reynard]

Molly is enjoying Dynasties.



View attachment 644862

Lexi was sat on my shoulder watching the motor racing with me.

 

[Andy in Germany]

New books in the local library, all in the same section, I just went through those that appeared interesting. No interest in the Mills & Boon type books. Then there was this selection of new to the system books, all paperbacks, all the same series.

Well once the unrest had been quelled, I was told not to bring the book in again. The amount of homework dropped for a while, maybe they were checking, but it went back to near normal within the month.

Proof you don't need the internet to find things out though.

The sad thing is, this is exactly what a school should be encouraging. If they'd responded with a sense of humour and encouragement for actually showing initiative, they could have ended up with a lot of goodwill and very enthusiastic pupils, and a very well used library.

 

[tyred]

I had only planned a short ride today but ended up doing about 40 miles on my Brompton and basically made it almost an all-day ride.

 

[Andy in Germany]

I had only planned a short ride today but ended up doing about 40 miles on my Brompton and basically made it almost an all-day ride.

Life can be so very hard at times...

 

[classic33]

The sad thing is, this is exactly what a school should be encouraging. If they'd responded with a sense of humour and encouragement for actually showing initiative, they could have ended up with a lot of goodwill and very enthusiastic pupils, and a very well used library.

I only had the book for the first two hours. Got it back at as I was going home. During that time I know various teachers also read it, or parts at least.

Look on the bright side, they didn't do me for starting civil unrest in four schools. They already knew I didn't have the same reading interests as anyone else.

 

[pawl]

I gave up coffee as an everyday drink nearly 30 years ago. Might only have a couple of cups of decaff a year or something of that ilk.

I have two or three cups of black coffee a day usually after a meal The one I really enjoy is after my morning Marmite on toast
I don’t think I’ve mentioned my love of Marmite for some time

 

[Andy in Germany]

I've taken my "muscle relaxing" tablet for the evening. Beautiful Wife Calls them my "Hippy pills"...

 

[biggs682]

Sorry all , but i forgot to mention last week that we finally picked up 2 jars of lemon curd

 

[PeteXXX]

My legs ache a bit and I'm very tired as I've only had about 8 hours sleep since 06:00 on Friday 13th and I've done quite a bit of exercise..

 

[Illaveago]

I've just seen 3 Hedgehogs on our back lawn . 2 of them were feeding on spilt sunflower seeds whilst another one ran across our lawn .

 

[DCLane]

My legs ache a bit and I'm very tired as I've only had about 8 hours sleep since 06:00 on Friday 13th and I've done quite a bit of exercise..

I know the feeling - I'm on 4 hours due to a 400km audax and son no. 2 doing a TT today. Until about 10 minutes' time zzzzzzzzzzzzzz.