This tale is based on a true story told to Will by a friend [Tessa] who is an nursery schoolteacher in Drayton near Portsmouth; names have been changed to protect the
guilty.
Marlon asked the teacher to help him get his shoes on at the end of a busy day. After quite a struggle with the shoes, which were a little tight, Tessa finally got them on. 'They're on the wrong way
round, Miss,' mumbled Marlon.
She realises that he is right; they are on the wrong feet. Staying calm she and swaps them over for him.
'They're not my shoes, Miss,' Marlon murmurs again.
Tessa fights
hard to keep her cool and asks Marlon why he hadn't told her before. She then kneels down again and helps him pull the shoes off.
'These aren't my shoes, they're my brother's and Mum told me not to tell
anyone.'
At this point Tessa can feel tears coming. She helps him back into his shoes. She gets him into his coat and wraps his scarf round his neck.
'Where are your gloves, Marlon?' asks Tessa quietly.
Will and Guy were once members of the teaching profession and we have found
this amusing quote in the 'Handbook on Health and Safety' published by a British
Teachers' Union: 'Every school should have a H&S rep. There are laws that
protect their status, they are allowed time to train and perform their duties,
and they can close an unsafe school! If you are interested in doing this please
contact the regional centre.'
Will and Guy believe that several pupils have applied for this post!
Question: The race of people known as Malays come from
which country? Answer: Malaria
Question: What was Sir Walter Raleigh famous for? Answer: He is a noted figure in history
because he invented cigarettes and started a craze for bicycles.
Question: Explain the phrase "Free press". Answer: When your mother irons trousers
for you.
Question: Where was Hadrian's Wall built? Answer: Around Hadrian's garden
Question: What is a vibration? Answer: There are good vibrations and
bad vibrations. Good vibrations were discovered in the 1960s.
Question: Give a reason why people would want to
live near a power lines? Answer: To get electricity faster. [That said, can you think of one good reason?!]
Question: What is the meaning of "Varicose" Answer: Nearby
Question: Name one of the Roman's greatest
achievements. Answer: To learn Latin.
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