North East Education News

Issue 103

Summer is finally here, and whilst we can’t be assured of the sunshine thanks to the fickle British weather, we can hopefully all look forward to taking a bit of a break from the everyday work routine. Whether you’re jetting off to foreign shores with family, opting for a UK break, or squeezing in a long weekend of socialising, taking some time off is a sure way to reset and refresh. As a School Principal, I know summer break is a much-anticipated period of freedom for our pupils. They have worked so hard during their exam period and certainly deserve the time to relax. However, one of the bits of advice that I share with our school community is to make sure to use your free time wisely. It’s great to switch off, but for our pupils it can make the return of study in September something of a shock…