Year 12+ Writers Group

Year 12+ Writers Group

I have been running writers groups for young writers for about seven years now. The last few months, the group has been running online via Zoom. Recently, I had a request from one of my regulars to start a group for students 18 and over, as she was about to turn 18....
What I’ve read – June 2020

What I’ve read – June 2020

Lockdown continues, and, once again, picture books and audiobooks played a big part in my reading. I enjoyed listening to Three Wishes by Liane Moriarty. I enjoyed this one more than The Husband’s Secret. I started listening to A Witch Alone by James Nicol, the...
What I’ve Read – May 2020

What I’ve Read – May 2020

Shutdown continued during May, although we’re getting much more used to being at home unless we absolutely have to go out. Life is calmer and settling into some sort of routine. I was able to finish listening to Cilka’s Journey on audiobook and started...
Learning for the sake of learning

Learning for the sake of learning

I am one of those strange people who likes learning for the sake of learning. I get irritated when I see comments about kids not learning because they aren’t in school as I know that learning can happen anywhere! There are facts in my head that I have no idea...
What I’ve Read – April 2020

What I’ve Read – April 2020

All of April was spent in social isolation. It’s been strange for everyone and I know I’m not the only one who is feeling a mix of being settled and safe, and climbing the walls just wanting to get out of the house! I haven’t got as much reading as I...