Daily Archives: 22 August 2013

To Boldly Go

Posted on 22 August 2013 by Henry Gee

I’m getting involved with a bold and brilliant new project in the fine city of Norwich. It’s a sixth-form college specializing in science and maths, launched under the government’s Free Schools program. After vaulting a number of planning hurdles, the … Continue reading →

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To Boldly Go

Posted on 22 August 2013 by Henry Gee

I’m getting involved with a bold and brilliant new project in the fine city of Norwich. It’s a sixth-form college specializing in science and maths, launched under the government’s Free Schools program. After vaulting a number of planning hurdles, the … Continue reading →

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My Holiday Reads

Posted on 22 August 2013 by Henry Gee

Yesterday I promised a run-down of my holiday reading, so, without further ado, and in no particular order, I shall start with Deer Island, a memoir by Neil Ansell – a short book, but in its way, perfectly formed. Ansell … Continue reading →

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A levels, Cricket and Resilience

Posted on 22 August 2013 by Athene Donald

It’s that time of year again when exam results are forthcoming, making or apparently breaking many a child’s future aspirations. GCSE’s today, A levels last week. It seemed to me that the A level media over-excitement seemed less this year, … Continue reading →

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What I Did In My Summer Holidays

Posted on 22 August 2013 by Henry Gee

Some of you might remember having visited our beach hut the Maison Des Girrafes Marine Biology Field Station. We gave this up about a year ago due to lack of use on our part – as well as the fact that … Continue reading →

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