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New Exc-el blog - Neil’s Probationer Blog October 31, 2006

Days in the life of a new Geography teacher. Or as Neil puts it:

“The rantings of a Geography teacher on probation at North Berwick High for session 2006/2007. Find out what its like on the bottom rung of a very slippery ladder, as I share my thoughts and experiences with the world.”

It’s at  http://edubuzz.org/blogs/neil

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