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Ebacc, Physical Intelligence and Children’s Rights

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The government’s determination to press ahead with the creation of something it calls the English Baccalaureate is continuing to meet with opposition. Opponents of the Ebacc say that it’s essentially an attempt to differentiate between what the government sees as … Continue reading

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3D Competitors and an Iron Resolve

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What makes an outstanding athlete? Is it all down to their physical ability or is it an amalgamation of intelligences working simultaneously to ensure that they combine their various functions in order to achieve athletic goals? We’ve written about this … Continue reading

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Memories from the Beginning

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I was fortunate enough to get tickets for the dress rehearsal of the Olympic Opening Ceremony. Everyone in the stadium was asked to “Save the Surprise” which is why these photographs haven’t been posted before. Once more it is a … Continue reading

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Olympic Park at Night

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More from the Olympics. The park at night is wonderful. We can’t wait for the time when there’s free access to the park and the opportunity to take photographs night or day, in different seasons too. CB . .

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Sport, Education and Multiple Intelligences

It comes as no great surprise in a country whose perennial obsessions are sport, class, ethnicity, politics, money and education to find that a weekend of Olympics achievement should lead directly into a morass of debate and discussion about . … Continue reading

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Photo Blog – the Olympic Park – Part Two

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An outstanding feature of London’s Olympic Park is that it’s situated in and around a  network of canalised and semi-canalised waterways.  That said, the landscaping that’s been done is good without being outstanding, with the central spine of the park … Continue reading

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Cyclelogical Games, and a Sporting Summer

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O, to be in England Now that July’s here, Fun and games in England In this sporting year, Wimbledon, Silverstone, cricket galore, Olympic Games are on the way, could you ask for more? Bring a raincoat, an umbrella: the rain … Continue reading

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Tackling Prejudice, Shaping Character, and Other Aims of Education

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Saturday in Britain is traditionally a big sports day. A recent programme on TV documented the continuing occurence of sexism in football in Britain and elsewhere. No big surprises there. Racism, in spite of the successes of the “Let’s Kick … Continue reading

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