Others Can’t Do it For You

Others Can’t Do it For You

Several months ago, I heard about a teacher who in a moment of discouragement asked another teacher if they would be willing to give up their after school free time to help weak kids improve their English. This teacher went on to answer her own question. If the students aren’t willing to put the time in themselves, there is no sense in helping them. Strong words, but I think she was right. We can’t give other people something that they are unwilling to work for themselves and get a good result. The same principal, others can't do it for you,…
Using 60p at the Dragon Boat Festival

Using 60p at the Dragon Boat Festival

Why go to the Dragon Boat Festival The Dragon Boat festival happens every year. Pretty much every year I go to see it and I am always asking others if they will go to see it. A lot of people tell me no. I think for them it becomes old hat. They probably seen it once or twice and they figure that's enough. I love events like the Dragon boat festival for a lot of reasons. First of all, I think they promotes community. The Dragon boat festival is especially good for this if you are in one of the…