Retired Teacher from Haydon Bridge School, Northumberland
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Long retired teacher from Northumberland, UK
He was a deputy head that taught physics (plus maths and economics) at Haydon Bridge School, Northumberland back in the '70s and early '80s
Now living in Canada, having retired some years ago.
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The Lionesses Won More Than a Trophy—They Won for All of Us
There are victories that shine brightly for a moment—and there are those that change the atmosphere of a nation. The Lionesses’ recent triumph belongs firmly in the second category.
By Retired Teacher from Haydon Bridge School, Northumberland3 months ago in Education
Stormzy scholarships change the game for black students...
The rapper Stormzy has created scholarships for talented black students who wish to study at Cambridge but who were prevented from doing so by lack of money. You can read about how the far sighted musician has changed the game for many students...
By Retired Teacher from Haydon Bridge School, Northumberland3 months ago in Beat
Rick Beato - no ordinary musician
The author is a retired teacher from Hexham, a historic town in the UK. During his many years in the classroom across Britain, he was known for creating a lively, engaging environment for learning. He now continues to express his passion for learning and sharing knowledge beyond the traditional classroom. His story is a reminder that fresh starts are always possible. Here, he writes about a unique voice in the music industry.
By Retired Teacher from Haydon Bridge School, Northumberland3 months ago in Beat
The Rise of Taylor Swift: why her popularity transends teen fandom
The author is a former teacher of science who spend many years in the classroom in schools in the of the North of England; mainly in Hexham Northumberland, UK. He now writes extensively on cultural and musical matters.
By Retired Teacher from Haydon Bridge School, Northumberland3 months ago in Art
Timeless London: Discovering Peace and Perspective Amid Modern Turmoil
Timeless London: Discovering Peace and Perspective Amid Modern Turmoil Former teacher, QEHS Hexham, Northumberland, UK As a former teacher from QEHS Hexham in Britain, I spent many years trying to inspire young minds in classrooms across the UK. I hope that I had a reputation for encouraging curiosity, creativity, and resilience. Today, I continues to share these values through writing, music, and community projects, proving that learning never really ends — it just finds new forms.
By Retired Teacher from Haydon Bridge School, Northumberland3 months ago in Education
Rumours and Reality: The Turbulent Brilliance Behind Fleetwood Mac’s Masterpiece
Peter Drake is a retired teacher from Hexham, a historic town in the UK and spent many years inspiring students in classrooms across Britain. Today, he focuses on writing, music, and community projects, finding new ways to keep learning and sharing knowledge beyond the school environment. Peter’s story shows that there is life after teaching, especially when negativity is banned and creativity leads the way.
By Retired Teacher from Haydon Bridge School, Northumberland8 months ago in Beat
The importance of music in the school curriculum
Title: The Importance of Music in the School Curriculum Hexham - based retired teacher Peter Drake has long advocated the benefits of music on the curriculum. Here he argues why...
By Retired Teacher from Haydon Bridge School, Northumberland8 months ago in Education
