Our academic plans for 2023-24
In July we sketch out a rough plan for the year ahead. This is all based on what the girls have asked to do, and what they need to do
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2023/24 Academic year, here we come!
Well, that six weeks went quickly! We finished structured learning in mid-June and have enjoyed an unschooling approach over the last month and half. The girls have spent a bit too much time on screens for my liking but they’re still alive, have crocheted all sorts and I’ve enjoyed some time out. Aggie is currently ... Read more
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July 2023
We didn't learn anything in July! Well, we're the Wints so that's not quite true. Every day is a learning day, and we did quite a bit despite doing no formal learning.
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End of another era!
So that’s it. Peggy has now finished her primary stage education. What a seven years it’s been! We certainly couldn’t have predicted at the start that she’d go to two different schools, live through a pandemic, end up home educated for three years and play the tuba! Dear Peggy, We couldn’t be more proud of ... Read more
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2023/24 planning is under way!
Everyone starts off their planning with a Venn Diagram, right?! I’ve been doing bits here and there but planning starts in earnest tomorrow. As you can see from this chart, I’ve got a lot to plan! The girls don’t particularly like cross-curricula projects; they like to do subjects separately and a lot of them! They ... Read more
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June 2023
June has been all about finishing up our academic work for 2022/23, having an amazing time at Whit Friday 2023 and exploring places closer to home.
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May 2023
May has been another busy month which has seen us do a trip up North, to see some castles, and abandon GCSE physics which we're all happy about!
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April 2023
April was a bit hectic with Peggy on two residentials at opposite ends of the country - but we've still crammed a lot in.
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March 2023
From sunny Egypt to snowy Diggle; here's a look at what we got up to in March, including Welsh cakes, Greek cooking and, of course, crochet.
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If Carlsberg did home ed….
This week has been wonderful. In fact, I’d class it as one of my favourite weeks in the 2.5 years we’ve been doing this. I’m a big analyser and my own harshest critic. So, why do I think this has been such a good week? I won’t lie – I’m absolutely exhausted. I’ve worked harder ... Read more
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