It's been a long time since I've shared any of my photography. Today, I updated my Photos Section with a a new album (called 'Our Town') of photos I took around our town while Wayne's parents were visiting earlier this month.
I take for granted how beautiful it is where we live. I've included photos of the town centre (which is on the sea front) and also the cliffs we have here (also known as 'the downs'). You will notice in some of the photos that were taken at the downs flowers and crosses on the side of the cliffs. Those were left by the loved ones of people who jumped from the cliffs. Some might find this morbid or disturbing to see, but I've included them because it's a part of the experience of the downs. I've been told that more suicides take place there than anywhere in all of Europe (about 25 a year according to an article I read on the BBC News website). It's a sad fact and as beautiful as the place is - it can't be ignored. I love going to the downs. I think it's the most beautiful place I've seen in England (and it's right here in our town), but that being said - it's also a solemn place to visit and I can't help to think about those poor souls who ended their lives there. It's out of respect for them I've included the photos.
The other mother and I went into the school to meet with the teacher and the assistant head. We both let them know how upset we were that we were not informed that our children were sent to the office and how much we were against the children being allowed to play fighting games on the playground. I told them I wouldn't allow it at home and I'm really unhappy that it's being allowed at school. They admitted it was a problem and explained that they are planning to introduce a a scheme to teach the children to play in a safe way. They will be calling it 'Super Hero Training'. They plan to give out capes & masks out to children who behave well as rewards at playtime. They will have assemblies where they will teach the children to play fighting games without making contact. I find this to be absurd. The problem has gone on to long and I doubt they will be able to teach little children to change their games when they have sixty other childr...
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