Eve's blog

In response to:Job description

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:46:01 +0200

Feel free to print off - however this is actually copyright of Gail Hanrahan as written at the bottom of the quote. I'm pretty sure she wouldn't mind though - thanks for leaving your comment - it has amde me revisit this and think again how apt it is.

In response to:Job description

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:56:03 +0200

Hi, hope it's okay that I have printed this out to put on my fridge, very well done, maybe this will put into perspective how hard each day of my life is (for all my well meaning visitors/therapists who seem to think I am managing fine) aside from the obvious daily grief of my son's life or rather that which he will never have. Parents of disabled kids are not special, we are not okay and we are desperately in need of help, we are just like everyone else but have been forced into a position that we never asked for and can't get out of. We don't need a pedestal we need a cloning machine!

In response to:Surprise!

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 18:24:39 +0100

Ahh what a beautiful photo Eve.Penny

In response to:Update

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 17:35:02 +0100

A new blog to document the fight sounds good Eve! Keep in touch :-)

In response to:Update

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:36:47 +0100

I will - just sorting out all the paperwork for the big meeting on Wednesday - the outcome of that will decide whether we have to go to Tribunal or not

In response to:Update

Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:30:31 +0100

Keep me informed on how the battle is going ,will keep fingers and toes crossed and of course will remember you in my daily prayers. Penny

In response to:Job description

Sun, 18 Feb 2007 09:09:33 +0100

Hi Eve,i see that you are sounding off and i do wish that i had the words that would be of some support to you at this time.
Being a mom is difficult enough,a mom of a disabled or special needs child requires a very special type of person,which you are.Keep on fighting because our children are what we are about. Keep your chin up no matter how many times you get knocked on it,and above all pray and my prayers are with you also. Penny

In response to:So sad for my son ...

Sat, 10 Feb 2007 10:36:56 +0100

Hello Eve,

I found your comment really interesting as it touches on something I believe in so strongly - building children's self-esteem in positive ways.

I was hopeful that teachers are now separating the learning objectives for the piece of work from the presentation.

What seems worse of all is the fact someone has scrawled on the piece of work with a comment which requests that the work re-done before it will meet the requirements for display. I wonder if your son has been made aware of the criteria?

I usually ask my pupils about the audience for the work, and encourage them to form their own judgements about how it should be presented and also how much they will focus on getting the spellings correct, for instance.

I wondered if you had asked your son how he felt with that comment on his work?

J

In response to:Non-uniform day ...

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 23:10:20 +0100

You are right about non-uniform days. The kids don't become more individual, they become more of a mob.

My thoughts on non-uniform days are here:

http://infet.co.uk/blog/index.php/a/a/2007/01/13/non_discipline_day

In response to:Hmmm...

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 00:12:10 +0200

Nor me Eve - it's fun though:-) The picture I use is 4 years old now and I look nothing like that any more:-D - I daren't put my most recent photo in in case I come out as a Father Jack lookie likey from Father Ted, or worse still Vanessa or Jo Brand LOL:-)

In response to:An addition to the family

Sun, 03 Sep 2006 07:53:16 +0200

He looks such a sweet dog. I hope you all have great times together.Penny

In response to:I am a graduate!

Sun, 23 Jul 2006 10:59:31 +0200

Many many congratulations Eve,time to celebrate now.Your work and commitment to others and your first class award are all that you deserve and more. i am so proud of you and your achievement.Penny

In response to:Not a good day ...

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 13:49:45 +0200

Some Heads are a pain in the back****,i know as i have worked with a few but if you are questioning them for the good of your child,which will benifit other children,surely,then it is for the best. You did the right thing and the Head should be at your feet thanking you for all you do.Penny.

In response to:Not a good day ...

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 11:56:46 +0200

I got a letter of apology from the Head! :-)

In response to:Not a good day ...

Mon, 10 Jul 2006 08:59:50 +0200

Sorry to read about your troubles,you do not need this.Are these people mad!!!!!!! Penny

In response to:Not a good day ...

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 11:28:47 +0200

I wonder why so many Headteachers are powermongering control freak bullies. is it because those types of pesonality disorders are attracted to the position, that the system selects and encourages them, or is it the position itself which quickly turns them into monsters.

Whatever, it's best to have as little to do with them as possible.

In response to:Not a good day ...

Sun, 02 Jul 2006 21:22:13 +0200

Just read this, hope J is ok! As for the school, their behaviour is outrageous. They don't deserve you.Talk soon

In response to:Marks Confirmed

Fri, 23 Jun 2006 20:26:42 +0200

What did I say,you are a star! well done, I am so proud of you!Penny

In response to:Marks Confirmed

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:32:23 +0200

LOL - I think it's a First! rather than a 2:1 :-) - got to wait for the official paperwork though - then I'll celebrate!

In response to:Marks Confirmed

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 21:10:07 +0200

Hi Eve, you must be so proud of what you have achieved. A 2.1 with honours,if i am not mistaken. All the best,Penny

In response to:Finished!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon, 22 May 2006 21:07:55 +0200

Thanks Viv - your turn soon!

In response to:Finished!!!!!!!!!!!

Mon, 22 May 2006 19:11:15 +0200

Hooray!!! Enjoy Ibiza:-)

Congratulations on your massive acheivement!!

In response to:Going slowly round the twist here ...

Sun, 14 May 2006 11:31:08 +0200

Hope so Eve, that would be my answer too:-)

In response to:I don't believe it!!!

Mon, 08 May 2006 11:12:14 +0200

LOL! always the way - got it done though ...

http://firstclass.ultraversity.net/~eve.thirkle/Year3/unh3602/uvfm.html

In response to:I don't believe it!!!

Sat, 06 May 2006 17:56:52 +0200

A similar thing happened to me - normally my neighbours are so quiet you wouldn't know they were there. Actually, they aren't - V is away in Spain, and J is in hospital. So there I am in a video conference with some very senior people who I'd like to impress just a little bit and the sound of some serious drilling obliterates everything. I pop next door to find that J is having a phone installed before coming back from hospital (good!) and the engineer is drilling a hole for the phone line in the room next to my study. I run back to the phone conference and explain, asking for a five minute break. They were very understanding. I made a strong cup of coffee while the drilling was finished, then resumed the conference.

In response to:Dire time

Mon, 01 May 2006 17:22:27 +0200

Thanks Penny - I need my hugs!

In response to:Dire time

Mon, 01 May 2006 11:21:38 +0200

you are a great mother.Noone knows the problems you face every dayy and all day. I will send you a hug,cause you are a wonderful person. Chin up.Penny

In response to:Opinions ...

Tue, 18 Apr 2006 11:35:16 +0200

Great quotes Eve,thought provocking and if used wisely,like changing.
i particually like this one "I never make the mistake of arguing with people for whose opinions I have no respect." - Edward Gibbon
So true,thats why I give most people a wry smile,its not worth wasting my breath over what they has to say as,they have not earned my respect.Penny

In response to:Feedback ...

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 10:04:40 +0100

test

In response to:Technology awaits...

Sat, 04 Mar 2006 23:07:58 +0100

So far so good - lots of stills and not too many replays - the quality isn't great but suitable for A4 collages of 5-7 images - which is mainly my aim ...