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“Six-of-the-Best” Old-school Headteachers
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“Six-of-the-Best” Old-school Headteachers

The expressions “headmaster” and “headmistress” have traditionally been used in UK schools for centuries. They obviously refer to a headteacher, whose primary task is the running of a school. Although the phrases are still in use today, particularly in public schools, the imported American term “principal”, is becoming increasing common. However, I think it’s fair…

St Christopher Patron saint of travel
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St Christopher Patron saint of travel

St Christopher is one of the more popular saints within catholicism. However, the story of Saint Christopher didn’t originate until after 251 AD when he was supposedly killed by beheading by Roman Emperor Decius and didn’t become a prominent figure in catholicism until the 7th century. This is why saint Christopher does not appear in…

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