An overworked teacher’s guide to paediatric first aid.
January 8, 2022By St Josephine’s Ambulance Miss, My leg hurts Give it a rub and I’ll get an ice pack Sir, My arm hurts Give it a rub and I’ll get an ice pack My back hurts Do you want me to give it a rub and get you an ice pack? My belly hurts (11.30am) You’re probably hungry, don’t worry it’s lunch time soon My belly hurts (2.30pm) Try going to the toilet I feel hot Take your jumper of I feel cold Put your jumper on I’ve got a headache Have some water I’ve got a stomach ache Have some…
On the Eighth Day of Christmas
A parody of Beyonce's classic eight th day of Christmas
Debt
And how to ignore it It is Monday morning and the post has just arrived, bringing with it four ominous looking letters. Something about them said bills, actually everything about them said bills, bills, bills. Debt and…
“I’m not homophobic but….”
The trouble with being a supply teacher is that you are always the newbie. Each time you get another assignment, you have to start at the beginning again. Now I have to be honest with you, starting…
If Parents Wrote Pop Songs
“Last Christmas I gave you my heart,” This year you’re getting pants and socks. To read the rest of If Parents Wrote Pop songs go to Frazzled on Medium. https://medium.com/frazzled/if-parents-wrote-pop-songs-3e00ce9e9777\ And there’s more If you’re local go…
I’ve discovered the secret to a harmonious family breakfast, and you can too!
Check this story out at The Haven on Medium, you’ll be glad you did! https://medium.com/the-haven/ive-discovered-the-secret-to-a-harmonious-family-breakfast-and-you-can-too-99618b1e6ce
Planet Pub
It wasn’t the first time the mother had parted with a large amount of cash, just to get a bit of rest bite from the kids. No, it was about the 63rd time. But that’s how it…
A Very British Guide to Borrowing.
Can I borrow your phone? You’ll get it back. Can I just borrow your husband for a second? You’ll get him back. Can I borrow a pen? You might get it back. Can I borrow your lighter? You’ll…
A quick drink
gone wrong – part 2 The second she arrived home, and put her key in the lock she remembered the message. As she walked through the door empty-handed, the cat looked at her with utter contempt. Call…
A quick drink.
gone wrong Before I begin this story, I first need to tell you something about a charming little place I know called Plumstead. The reason for this will soon become apparent. So briefly, Plumstead is on the…
Robbing Peter
The mother attempts to solve her money problems and pays a visit to her bank manager, "Have you thought about getting a proper job," he suggests
