School houses

Year 11 parents evening, I managed to get most appointments online but wasn’t quick enough so had to go to the school for the last two. Which was fine. While we were sat waiting for Mr Business Studies, it struck me this might be my last parents evening. Then remembered they still do them in college so no need to panic yet.

All his teachers very astute, wise, generous, encouraging and helpful, several used the term “winging it”, they all talked about the fabulous grades within his grasp (if he can stop resting on his laurels said Monsieur Francais). All highly entertaining.

Before that I started my new lunch time swimming program. Top use of my time I decided. First goal - swim 1k in front crawl (today 650m before I switched to leisurely breast stroke). Second- for Emma and me, get swim fit enough to swim to the pier from our beach. That’s also 1k but against a hearty current. A stretch goal that one….