During the weekend we ventured over to the Isle of Islay. We had been invited there by my friend and colleague Ian Stuart and his wife Caroline to watch the Annual Beach Rugby Competition -“Eat Sand”.
The rules of Islay Beach Rugby are as follows-
“Field Dimensions
The size of a Beach Rugby field depends on the decision of the league. [...]
Photo credit: Darkest before dawn
Islay High School open day looks like it is going to be a very worth while and interesting event. Unfortunately I have a team away-day on the 13th.
Here’s what Ian Stuart (PT Technology and Design) says:
“In just over a weeks time we are going to have an ICT open day. This is being [...]
Super Logo is a company owned by my good friend Andrew Dall. His company provides emboridery and print onto garments for schools, companies and any other groups looking for personalised clothing. For the Knox Academy school Ski trip this Easter, I asked Andy what kind of deal he could offer for Hooded tops. Here it is:
A minimum [...]
As part of my new role in East Lothian, I will be involved with a number of educational initiatives. Along with five other Local Authorities, East Lothian has been chosen to pilot the Winning Game project. This game is being produced and developed by TPLD. It is a game that enhances your minds ability to [...]
As you may be aware, in addition to my teaching job, for the last nine years I have a (seasonal) weekend job where I assist the managing of my Rugby Club’s bar (I call it a job because it is, but I enjoy the social aspect of it so much that I would class is as a hobby [...]
Last week, whilst down at my local rugby club, I had the opportunity to liaise with a number of individuals from various companies and businesses. Alan Bradshaw of Health Promotion Solutions had arranged and coordinated the event at George Heriot’s RFC to allow individuals within Edinburgh to network. All attendees were asked to give a [...]
This afternoon I accompanied the Knox senior rugby team to Mearns Castle High School in Glasgow. The winners of today’s match were to progress on to the quarter finals of the Lawrence Bell Under 18’s shield. Unfortunately we were a number of players down for a variety of reasons. As he has been selected for [...]
I don’t usually write posts about my social life out side school, but today I am going to. Yesterday I met two individuals from the teaching profession. To illustrate what blogging is about, I thought I would write a small post for them.
