List of Banned Children’s Books

Despite the best intentions of authors and publishers, every year books are banned by councils and districts around the world. Continue reading →

Woman finds ‘alien’ in a bottle of vinegar

1) Highly advanced, intelligent being leaves safety of distant home planet 2) Navigates perilous journey, carrying message of peace 3) Continue reading →

What Would the World be Like if I was in Charge?

If I was in charge, I’d announce that everyone could wake up whenever they wanted to. I’d explain that my Continue reading →

I was told to use my sense of humour – and I WARNED them!!

Today, I shocked my students during a trip to the Science Museum. They asked excitedly: ‘Sir, what are we doing Continue reading →

Elderly man could be charged with criminal damage for cutting the grass outside his home

Coming soon to BBC 4, it’s “Lawnmower Man”. Sir Michael Caine plays a pensioner with a lawn mower out to Continue reading →

The top three things you never want to find in a jar of Marmite

The top three things you never want to find in a jar of Marmite: 3. Insects 2. Human hair 1. Continue reading →

You Can’t Rush Quality

  Every Thursday at lunch hour, I run a design club for my year 3 and 4 students. During the Continue reading →

Rebellious owl almost arrested for refusing to move for police

Under intense questioning, police asked him what happened to the mouse. He kept his cool. His defiant blank stare gave Continue reading →