The day had started like many other Monday mornings – SLT briefing, year 11 assembly... But this Monday was going to be different.
You see, Monday, April 1, 2019, marked one year since my school joined its multi-academy trust (MAT). The fact that we joined our MAT on this of all days has often made me chuckle.
All Fools’ Day has been marked in the UK since at least the 19th century. My school has been around since the 18th century. I am sure through our long history we have seen many jokes and jokers. And having now completed my first year at the school as well, I know that the wisecracks, tricks and pranks are not confined just to April 1.
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