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Hi Lou

I'll be flying down for the Science SASS conference the previous week and staying down for CSIS training. Staying in Ashfield with friends. Can exchange mobile phone numbers or something to meet up somewhere.
Julie

Never been asked to mark exams, but have been solely responsible for the final output of academic reports for several years. Our new principal is horrified and says that the situation will change next year. I wish her luck getting the individual teachers to even spell the students' names right, let ...

Sorry. Forgot to paste it in. #-o Here's a quick microwave scone recipe. (Times are for a 650-700 watt oven) 5-Minute Scones: 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, 125ml milk, 2 cups self raising flou,r 1 teaspoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons sugar. Place the butter in a small bowl and microwave on High f...

Just found this on the Net. Can't vouch for its success or otherwise.

Julie

I was given a lovely bunch of flowers at our faculty meeting this morning!

Julie

Come to think of it, my ex-husband's name was Brian. He wasn't nearly as good looking as your Brian, Richard.

Julie

Hi Wendy
You forgot to skin it before putting it in the enamel bowl!

Julie

Hi Lorrae

I think it was the forum about dissecting brains.

Julie

Hi Barbara Certainly not! Some of us were raised on this sort of thing. I guess I'm showing my age now, and my small town country origins. Needless to say I don't inflict these things on my children (now adults) or my husband (picky eater), but we used to have these things on a regular basis in my y...

Our Principal took us for a yummy breakfast at a local coffee shop this morning! =D> We feel very appreciated (for today anyway) and the whole staff are bringing in morning tea for us on friday. :D It's a shame that next week we'll be invisible again, but let's make the most of it while we can. :cof...

A couple of years ago I requested some money from the P&C. They are very helpful if it benefits their kids' education and they have a little money to spare. I approached a few of the larger electrical appliance stores for quotes. They were very obliging when I said it was for a school. A domesti...

Ox tongue! Mmmmmmmmm! Yum!

Julie

Same story here, so I guess it's their problem.

Julie

Hi to the jokers!

Speaking as someone who also spends a bit of time in the office, I would suggest to you that the office personnel are not all as squeamish as you make out. I also LOVE to eat lamb's brains.

Julie

Me too!!
Who needs maths??

Julie

Hi Liz

The conc. HCl we buy is 35%. I'm struggling a little trying to explain the maths, but I think that 28.6ml of this solution to 71.4ml of distilled water will make a 10% solution.

Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, and explain the maths.


Julie

Our HT said something the other day about all govt schools getting their labs upgraded. Hopefully that will include prep rooms. Who knows how long it will take to get around to everyone though. Let's not hold our breath waiting.

Julie

Our teachers usually help the kids clean up the mess. We have a bucket in each lab to put the broken bits in and every now and then I round them up and empty them into the skip. I haven't looked all that closely into it, but is the type of glassware we use recyclable? It's not the same as your avera...

The HSIE and history faculties at my school are combining and are looking for extra space to store their textbooks etc. Because the Chem Store is near their staffroom/tearoom/storeroom (three large rooms) they have proposed that I throw out half of the chemicals and glassware stored in there to all...

Sorry - need I say that the jar is labeled accordingly (of course)
Julie