Is the real debate associated with gender and children the world of gaming? The age old debate of whether boys should have ‘aggressive’ toys and girls have ‘pink’ and domestic toys has reared its head again. Quite frankly, it is pretty straightforward, let children have a choice, and let them play with what they like. […]
The Unique Brilliance of Teaching, combined with the witnessing the worst lesson EVER! Teaching is undoubtedly a challenging profession. Nevertheless, a chance meeting in the streets of Newcastle has acted as a reminder of why it is also uniquely brilliant. I was walking with friends along the, unusually warm, streets of Newcastle, when I heard
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Literature has always played a major part in my life, some books I read and enjoy them, then throw them to one side never to be thought of again, some have inspired me to change my life! ‘Freedom’ Jonathan Franzen My first recommendation is Jonathan Franzen’s ‘Freedom’. ‘The Corrections’ is brilliant, and many reviews have
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Well done to the students who produced the winning poems from our More Able and Talented Day at Newcastle University. Pride The feeling of jubilation Tingling through our bones, As we explore the joys of celebration Families go wild in their homes They stand as a representation For all that can be heard We come
