One down, 10 to go

Next May, at the end of Year 11, Emily will write 10 GCSE's.

She'll end up with 11 GCSE's altogether, though, because she wrote one this year - Classical Civilisation. (Some students at her school were offered the chance to do an "extra" GCSE, starting in Year 9.) So for two years, Emily has spent an extra hour at school on a Monday evening. An extra hour that meant that, during winter, she had to walk home in the dark. So, a big commitment, a lot of work. She got her result today - A! Well done, Milly!

God, I've just realised how fraught next year is going to be around here. Me finishing my PGCE, Stephen doing his A levels, and Emily with her GCSEs. Better enjoy the calm before the storm...