Having just given myself a pat on the back for Hen’s minor triumph last week I get a quick reminder that there is more than one chip off the old block in the Sandison family. It is fair to say that Bob, 12 year old son, is similarly disposed in the classroom as his elder sister. His Religious Studies report last term for example began “Bob enters the classroom cheerfully and exits even more so.”
His French teacher is less couched. I received from her on Wednesday a complaint about the standard of a bit of homework he had submitted. I immediately replied to her that we would give him a kick up the derriere. Oh what a wit I am. Her subsequent email is a gem and explains her obvious frustration with Bob’s attitude and approach.
Dear Mr Sandison,
Thank you so much for this prompt reply.
As you know, we all really have Bob's best interest at heart and how best
to help him.
I perceive him to be a bright boy and capable of much better than his most
recent homework which was, incidentally, late also. It grieved me too to see
his French books lying around in the cold outside today.
You WILL be able to see Bob's homework (hard copy) since he has (should
have!) brought it back home tonight to re-do and add on. He has been
given all the requisite vocab. and pages in his text book to refer to, But
certainly not a French dictionary out of a cracker which he said he had been using!
Please do get in touch with me at any time.
Best wishes to all the family
Madame Grimal
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