School now banning all "out of term" holiday leave

[kristieuk]

144 posts is something of a record - it's a shame that after all of the posts, the thread could end acrimoniously. There are up and down sides of every job, and whatever your views, this was really a thread about allowing parents to make informed decisions and to help others reach decisions themselves. Let's get some love back in the room!

 

[howlongtillsummer?]

Yep everyone's opinion is different and that is as it should be. With the prices onsite as high as they are next summer anything is possible!!!!

 

[Pegasus928]

I read the posts earlier, that have since been deleted, and thought then that, up until that point, everyone had been getting across their views and opinions in a polite and good natured manner.
As this post is dealing with our childrens education, money and - to a certain extent - local politics I am amazed at how well it has gone so far, and can honestly say that I have learnt a lot not only from fellow parents but also from those in the education profession.
I know that you do not have an easy job and applaud the work that the majority of you do to prepare our children for their educational future, and for their future outside of school.
DW and I have both had reason to criticise my own schools handling of DS education and well being in the past, but under no circumstances would I use that as an excuse to come on this thread and do a spot of 'teacher bashing' (mainly because I am as scared as Wayne - and the chance that I may meet you all in person one day whereby you could exact your revenge is deterrent enough )

 

[luke]

How great that a few deletes and things still stay civil and well thought out.
However it does make my post a few up from this seem very random

 

[T16GEM]

However it does make my post a few up from this seem very random

I must have logged off last night before the deletes - I thought your post was odd!

I'm glad to see the thread still open!

 

[howlongtillsummer?]

Well I have missed those deletes entirely - I hope I didn't say anything wrong. I thought your post was about what I had said Luke!!

 

[Kath2003]

I read them since they were aimed at me and didn't see any value in responding since it would have served only to wind the poster up further.

It's the school holidays now anyway

 

[scojos]

I read them since they were aimed at me and didn't see any value in responding since it would have served only to wind the poster up further.

It's the school holidays now anyway

well i missed them too, and did think luke was losing the plot
but then i thought to many champagnes watching the footie and it all made sense
tracy

 

[UKDEB]

Wishing everyone a wonderful Easter break whatever their profession.

 

[howlongtillsummer?]

Nice touch. Have a lovely Easter all of you.

 

[mickeyforpresident]

I respectfully disagree. I taught infants for six years before moving to upper key stage 2. I am confident that I teach more content now than I did with the little ones. Also with little ones they are learning through doing and through experiences. You can teach phonics, early reading, number and colour, routine, time of the day ... .... all through the stimulating holiday environment. The things which I cover would be much harder to tie in real life situations - I know I would seriously struggle and I know the topics and learning intentions inside out.

I also disagree re the soaking situation

Thanks for this - I was looking for different opinions, and I think you have a great point!

Completely missed the deleted entries?!!

 

[howlongtillsummer?]

No problem - if I am really honest and was in another profession I would have considered taking DD out of school in one of her first couple of years, but I had no choice!

I think schools may only be concerned with attendance targets rather than necessarily the educational impact, like the snow closures rather than poor attendance - what do you think??

And I missed the deleted posts too - I always miss everything lol

 

[luke]

The deleted stuff was just a bit of teacher bashing, nicely removed so we can all stay civil

 

[Zeebs]

I got to see the deleted posts and quite frankly it is better most people missed them as this thread would have turned very nasty very fast and at the moment it is full of good information for both parents and teachers.

Kirsten

 

[howlongtillsummer?]

Cool.

 

[wayneg]

I read them since they were aimed at me and didn't see any value in responding since it would have served only to wind the poster up further.

It's the school holidays now anyway

Many times threads could be kept open if more people didn't react to the offending posts and hit the report button instead. If the posts are against the rules/Argumentative/Sarcastic we can remove and keep the thread open.
Although no-one reported the posts this morning I saw them before anyone responded with negative comments.

Back to Teachers, Matt had option of school trip to New York this Easter, he chose Florida with us.
I think they need me to help with school trip planning to get the costs down

 

[luke]

Good stuff Wayne, I kept my head and didn't respond as I would in real life or on other forums I use, here I keep myself family friendly

as for your trip planning, the trip we're taking our key stage 3ers in May is ridiculous pricewise, so I'll consult you next year before offering my HoF my help in planning

 

[2Tiggies]

as for your trip planning, the trip we're taking our key stage 3ers in May is ridiculous pricewise, so I'll consult you next year before offering my HoF my help in planning

That's cheating isn't it? Or maybe just plain resourceful. If Wayne helps you out, don't be surprised to find you suddenly acquire 2 newly created posts: Chief of Planning and Minister of Finance

 

[scojos]

Many times threads could be kept open if more people didn't react to the offending posts and hit the report button instead. If the posts are against the rules/Argumentative/Sarcastic we can remove and keep the thread open.
:

oh no, no more sacasm, you are going to have to barr me wayne

 

[stephensmum]

I have not posted but have been following this thread with interest, it has been very informative & i am pleased that it has stayed open. I thought you teachers did very well in your responses, as I thought it did look like the intention was to wind you up, at times. I am not a teacher but as a mum I am interested in teacher's opinions on this. Well done, Wayne for being quick off the mark, so that this thread could stay open.