The Thirty-Sixth Republic - New Year approaching, no clear idea of what is happening next week and has Gav been sacked yet?

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So so brilliant!😂😂

That was for @KatherineOfGaunt xx

@KatherineOfGaunt Just missing rousing facial expressions and hand gestures now - fab

Thanks you @KatherineOfGaunt !!!! And yr DH...

@Butmiss
It's the Pfizer one that's highly effective- 90/95% after 2 doses

Pure genius @KatherineOfGaunt !

[quote KatherineOfGaunt]Just in case anyone wanted some background music while they're doing whatever they're doing today... (Hope it works!)

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Brilliant Katherine

OMG Katherine that is FAB!

If there was anyone techie that could put together a video to go with it of I dunno, packed schools and infection rate graphs...and Gavin disappearing round corners?

@KatherineOfGaunt
Amazing - can't wait til lockdown's over, I'll be coming to your next gig!

@SmileEachDay I'm in the exact position. We were supposed to put KS3 classes into new ability groups next week so teams not even set up for them. I have no clue if I'm setting work for them or my old classes. We were told we would get an email with the plan this week. Still checking my emails hourly. No planning for me.

@noblegiraffe

OMG Katherine that is FAB!

If there was anyone techie that could put together a video to go with it of I dunno, packed schools and infection rate graphs...and Gavin disappearing round corners?

That would make my absolute week, if someone did that!

Ugh, someone on a FB group really annoyed me by spouting the Henny line that schools are controlled environments and she has just been out and seen lots of children and teenagers mixing and they wouldn't be able to do that at schools but if schools were closed they would. I am afraid I uttered the classic 'parents need to parent' line.

My DS will go from seeing literally no one to 100s net week. Schools controlled. ROFL.

schools are controlled environments

Seen that on here too. Do they have no fucking clue? Oh, it'll be worse when kids are out of school because they'll be having sleepovers. With 30 other kids? I don't think so.

Hahah KoG

flumposie

It’s certainly made me realise how important being able to get ahead is to my stress management!!

@noblegiraffe

OMG Katherine that is FAB!

If there was anyone techie that could put together a video to go with it of I dunno, packed schools and infection rate graphs...and Gavin disappearing round corners?

I just couldn't justify spending hours on a video when I have planning to do today!

Glad y'all like it! Not my best singing as I was trying to disguise my voice slightly, just in case anyone here recognised me. And the low voice isn't my DH, it's me but I pitch-lowered the vocals

That's amazing Katherine!!!!!

KoG that is outstanding

Now, who’s going to tweet it at the DfE?

Katherine, that’s so good.

Beg pardon re the backing vocals KdeG

@KatherineOfGaunt have pmed you:)

Parents in PUAUS group asking for help deciphering messages from school asking permission to test their children and /or whether they want to volunteer to help.

They don't know what the tests consist of, they're scared that they may be compulsory.

I know these particular parents may be "the ones who never read the letter", but it's not good enough really, is it?

[quote KatherineOfGaunt]Just in case anyone wanted some background music while they're doing whatever they're doing today... (Hope it works!)

[/quote] That was brilliant! Loved it :)

Thanks everyone for helping me hold it together last night. I'd had a drink as well which never helps - think I need to go tea total again, as I know I'm more stable if off the booze.
We've been enjoying ice and sliding this morning out in the fresh air. I've also made fresh bread and cleaned the house. Kids now have screen time while I chill. Always feels better for getting out in nature and having a clean house.
Hope everyone is ok today

Wow, that song is cool. Get it on Twitter or something - it needs to be out there!

I've just been for a really long walk too. Necessary today. Now I'm going to record all my science lessons for the term. Woohoo.

Oh, and swearing - I'm AWFUL. A total potty mouth. My school is full of potty mouths.