Friday 13th March 2026

All in all, it hasn't been an unlucky day in school and I hope you have been lucky too. I am actually not superstitious at all but it is nice to join in with the ooh, it's Friday 13th!

TAFF were in the building selling gifts for Mother's Day and as always the whole process was like a well-oiled spring. I won't spoil the surprise but if you are lucky enough to receive a gift you will be delighted. I was actually chatting to a few mums this morning and we were saying that a day without children on Mother's Day would be the best present ever! One lovely mum said she is woken up even earlier on Mother's Day than on a usual Sunday. Oh, how we laughed and dreamt of a leisurely shower or bath, an hour being able to read a magazine or just gaze into space, being able to visit the smallest room in the house without someone banging on the door, the list went on. Of course, we all love our children dearly and we will have a marvellous day.

We are racing to Easter and I have got out my egg, sheep and rabbit paraphernalia for the children to play with when they visit the office. I think that teachers sometimes wonder why it is taking the register monitors so long to get back; little do they know that they are having a lovely time at my small world table. The children absolutely loved it when I put a little cooker there, plates, cutlery, play food and good table manners cards. Even some of the year 2 children got stuck in, which reminded me of how important play is AND especially play that doesn't require batteries or electricity. Another favourite is anything that has stones, sticks and other natural bits and bobs. Hours of fun.

Right. The after-school football club actually managed to get outside tonight and will soon be coming in no doubt covered in mud having had a brilliant time. I will be going home soon after they have been collected and I am really hoping Mr O might suggest a takeaway tonight as an end of the week treat. We haven't quite got to the time when I present 'something' and salad every night, but it feels not quite right presenting 'winter' food. What a dilemma.

Have a marvellous weekend and be kind to your own mum and to yourself if you are a mum.