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Hi everyone,

I just want to explain why I haven't been around as much lately.

Just now I'm acting head at school as the head himself is about to

have an operation. I think I mentioned this a while ago. He may be

off school for around a month. This really does give me a lot to do

just now so I have had evenings when I haven't visited the board.

This hasn't happened before except when I've been away on holiday. I

still care about everyone and have tried this evening to read as

many posts as poss.

Take care, all of you!

With warm wishes,

Fliss (UK)

[Guest guest]

Hi Fliss,

I always enjoy reading your posts, even if I do not respond I end

up getting information or good advice from you.

Your job sounds so interesting and I have so many questions

concerning the educational system in your country as I find it very

confusing to equate your semesters, " qualifying " exams and

even grade levels to our system. Sometime when you are not so

busy, I would love to pose more specific questions....like what

are A levels and graduating with a first in a subject and how are

semesters broken up: I read about michalmas term (I think) and

then the whole confusion over private vs public school education.

From things that I read, it seems that it is more desireable to

have a public education than a private one? Oh well, I guess off

topic...but something that has been bugging me a little when I

read my favorite author and she confuses me with her

references to the educational system in the UK......

Hope the new / additional responsibilities do not over tax you or

your husband!

Laurie