Moos

PGC, please either lead me out of the darkness of my ignorance or admit that the above post is pure wibble.

Here's the link, in case anyone wants to read it.

We go to St. John's (but aren't on the roll, not sure why) and find it a nice, friendly church with a congregation that reflects the general population outside. It's quite high, and I found the smells and bells a bit disconcerting, but have got used to it. I'm sure they would make you feel welcome.

*sits on hands*

Blimey. What does a hanky up the sleeve mean? *removes hanky from sleeve*

I told you it wasn't, BBW. Ted, my apologies. Please continue with your note-taking.

Was it? I hadn't realised. I just thought there was a mirror on the hammock.

Oh. Thank you, though.

That is, your reflection in what?

In what?

helena handbasket Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > My son was practically square As the owner of a chunky toddler, ex-chubby baby, this really made me giggle.

Have a lovely day, Strawbs (& Mrs C.) - enjoy your birthday dinner!

Mr. Moos is now sans beard again for all you beard-followers. It was only an affaire, not a marriage. ...oh, and we will both be no-shows tonight, sorry.

Um... Yes.

I was a liquorice allsort in an amateur production of the Nutcracker aged 5, and I recently went white-water rafting and didn't fall out. Does that count?

Thanks Fuschia and MrsR. I agree with Fuschia that it's up to the schools to manage standards.

And that was 'My Highland Lass' by Brendan - thank you, Brendan. Next up, ladies and gentleman, is ???? singing 'A Wizard's Staff Has A Knob On The End', and what a treat it will be. Take it away, Quids.

You mean Keef was right by saying Cars?

SteveT, I think posts like that reduce the chances of those people who've asked for help to get a reply..

Surely Dulwich Hamlets Stadium has to be the answer for the second part, so that's our clue.

What's an fe?

It may be that this thread is causing confusion by conflating 2 themes. Schools for wealthier/poorer children vs schools for bright or focused children / less bright or disruptive children. I think what Mick Mac is saying is that deprived areas are more likely to have a higher proportion of disruptive children, ergo the focus of the school will be on inclusion, behaviour and getting something out of the system, whereas he'd like to see a state school that focuses on developing children and getting good results. Trouble is, who gets to decide who goes to the 'academy' and who goes to the 'grammar'? (Mick, I apologise for speaking for you - if I'm wrong please correct me) Seems to me that if the OP is correct and that the demographics are changing so that there are more kids around with fewer social problems and pushier parents, then the schools will benefit automatically.

If boys are better than girls at exams, then maybe it's a fair rebalancing of the results!

Mr. Moos grew a beard recently, and I liked it a lot. That said, beards are definitely ageing.

Chuggers?