Nicola L
@nkl17.bsky.social
Maths teacher, was head of KS5 maths, mum to 2 20+ year olds & a rescue dog Bailey 🐶
Usually to be found in a pool, lake or sea, reading or travelling (not mutually exclusive).
Write book reviews when I can
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/78843992
Usually to be found in a pool, lake or sea, reading or travelling (not mutually exclusive).
Write book reviews when I can
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/78843992
Has anyone done a #gcsemaths predicted paper 2 yet?
Thanks
Thanks
November 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Has anyone done a #gcsemaths predicted paper 2 yet?
Thanks
Thanks
Gatwick is busy (start of some half terms) but we still managed to get in a lounge (the family friendly one) which does pizza and fish finger sandwiches!
Strangely it is quieter than the other lounges…
And we’re going to work on a triathlon in Dubrovnik so not all holiday!
Strangely it is quieter than the other lounges…
And we’re going to work on a triathlon in Dubrovnik so not all holiday!
October 20, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Gatwick is busy (start of some half terms) but we still managed to get in a lounge (the family friendly one) which does pizza and fish finger sandwiches!
Strangely it is quieter than the other lounges…
And we’re going to work on a triathlon in Dubrovnik so not all holiday!
Strangely it is quieter than the other lounges…
And we’re going to work on a triathlon in Dubrovnik so not all holiday!
Had a tough day yesterday at hospital with my dad, but finally managed to pick up my tapestries that have been made into a cushion and a picture. Actually quite proud of them!
September 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Had a tough day yesterday at hospital with my dad, but finally managed to pick up my tapestries that have been made into a cushion and a picture. Actually quite proud of them!
Jackson the #therapydog came to visit my dad in the hospital today. His face lit up when he saw it was a dog 💕.
September 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Jackson the #therapydog came to visit my dad in the hospital today. His face lit up when he saw it was a dog 💕.
Not what I was expecting to be doing on a Saturday evening…on way to Kingston hospital.
September 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Not what I was expecting to be doing on a Saturday evening…on way to Kingston hospital.
Just been very organised and sorted 5 birthdays out on @moonpiguk.bsky.social - now if anyone can give me pointers for the best #studentbankaccount for a 24yr old new to uni that would be good.
September 1, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Just been very organised and sorted 5 birthdays out on @moonpiguk.bsky.social - now if anyone can give me pointers for the best #studentbankaccount for a 24yr old new to uni that would be good.
Just seen 3 of my ex students in town - they were all so pleased that they’d got good scores in maths with me (and their hard work of course!)
And they asked why I was using a crutch…
And they asked why I was using a crutch…
September 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Just seen 3 of my ex students in town - they were all so pleased that they’d got good scores in maths with me (and their hard work of course!)
And they asked why I was using a crutch…
And they asked why I was using a crutch…
So my 87yr old father fell over today - luckily not as hurt as he could be, and this evening I’ve managed to get him up the stairs into the shower - he uses a walker for walking.
I am now knackered and sitting on the sofa with my leg in an ice brace!
I am now knackered and sitting on the sofa with my leg in an ice brace!
August 31, 2025 at 6:57 PM
So my 87yr old father fell over today - luckily not as hurt as he could be, and this evening I’ve managed to get him up the stairs into the shower - he uses a walker for walking.
I am now knackered and sitting on the sofa with my leg in an ice brace!
I am now knackered and sitting on the sofa with my leg in an ice brace!
Hairdressers today for colour & cut. Already got a stool for my leg, a coffee & my kindle @caffenero.bsky.social @headmasters.bsky.social
#kneereplacement
#kneereplacement
August 27, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Hairdressers today for colour & cut. Already got a stool for my leg, a coffee & my kindle @caffenero.bsky.social @headmasters.bsky.social
#kneereplacement
#kneereplacement
So despite having the most disruptive ‘naughty’ yr 11 class in the year, and being told that I can’t teach, 30/31 got grade 4 and above in maths, and the other got a 3.
One student got a 4 in statistics (with me) and a 2 in Maths (with HOD!)
Says it all really! It was getting a bit toxic for me.
One student got a 4 in statistics (with me) and a 2 in Maths (with HOD!)
Says it all really! It was getting a bit toxic for me.
August 21, 2025 at 9:32 AM
So despite having the most disruptive ‘naughty’ yr 11 class in the year, and being told that I can’t teach, 30/31 got grade 4 and above in maths, and the other got a 3.
One student got a 4 in statistics (with me) and a 2 in Maths (with HOD!)
Says it all really! It was getting a bit toxic for me.
One student got a 4 in statistics (with me) and a 2 in Maths (with HOD!)
Says it all really! It was getting a bit toxic for me.
@themathsbazaar.bsky.social calculators are £12.95 in B&M
August 20, 2025 at 12:08 PM
@themathsbazaar.bsky.social calculators are £12.95 in B&M
So 13 days post op. Still doing my exercises. Can do straight leg lifts and almost 90° bend. Hopefully physio will be happy tomorrow although 4-5 hr journey home today is not good for it.
Hope to be back in the pool very soon.
Hope to be back in the pool very soon.
August 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
So 13 days post op. Still doing my exercises. Can do straight leg lifts and almost 90° bend. Hopefully physio will be happy tomorrow although 4-5 hr journey home today is not good for it.
Hope to be back in the pool very soon.
Hope to be back in the pool very soon.
Been down here since Monday but this is the closest I’ve got to the beach 😢 #branksomebeach
Walking on the beach with crutches is probably not the easiest…going to try today though.
Still a bit of bruising going on as well.
Walking on the beach with crutches is probably not the easiest…going to try today though.
Still a bit of bruising going on as well.
August 13, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Been down here since Monday but this is the closest I’ve got to the beach 😢 #branksomebeach
Walking on the beach with crutches is probably not the easiest…going to try today though.
Still a bit of bruising going on as well.
Walking on the beach with crutches is probably not the easiest…going to try today though.
Still a bit of bruising going on as well.
My sister @weez555.bsky.social has sent me a care package via @deliveroouk.bsky.social, from The Co-op.
I had told her that I needed chocolate, but because I can’t walk very far, she had it sent to me.
This is what great #sisters do!
I had told her that I needed chocolate, but because I can’t walk very far, she had it sent to me.
This is what great #sisters do!
August 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My sister @weez555.bsky.social has sent me a care package via @deliveroouk.bsky.social, from The Co-op.
I had told her that I needed chocolate, but because I can’t walk very far, she had it sent to me.
This is what great #sisters do!
I had told her that I needed chocolate, but because I can’t walk very far, she had it sent to me.
This is what great #sisters do!
Up showered and dressed. Day 2 post op. Going to Nando’s for son no 1’s birthday (he’s 27!)
August 7, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Up showered and dressed. Day 2 post op. Going to Nando’s for son no 1’s birthday (he’s 27!)
Another great service by the NHS #SWLEOC. All good. Pain meds are in hand. #patellofemoralreplacement
Someone is happy to see me home!
Someone is happy to see me home!
August 6, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Another great service by the NHS #SWLEOC. All good. Pain meds are in hand. #patellofemoralreplacement
Someone is happy to see me home!
Someone is happy to see me home!
Now just have to wait for BP to come back up - almost fainted with physio on the stairs as it was 81/40, still not great!
Then I can go home.
Then I can go home.
August 6, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Now just have to wait for BP to come back up - almost fainted with physio on the stairs as it was 81/40, still not great!
Then I can go home.
Then I can go home.
Not a great night’s sleep in hospital but at least I had access to strong meds.
Up and dressed now and hopefully going home soon.
Up and dressed now and hopefully going home soon.
August 6, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Not a great night’s sleep in hospital but at least I had access to strong meds.
Up and dressed now and hopefully going home soon.
Up and dressed now and hopefully going home soon.
Last gym and swim today before knee replacement surgery tomorrow.
Only a short swim as aqua class was in.
Hopefully back soon
Only a short swim as aqua class was in.
Hopefully back soon
August 4, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Last gym and swim today before knee replacement surgery tomorrow.
Only a short swim as aqua class was in.
Hopefully back soon
Only a short swim as aqua class was in.
Hopefully back soon
July 19, 2025 at 9:08 AM
End of an era - second last day at present school (last official teaching day). Teaching here for 6 years, my sons came here starting in 2009 so been associated with it for a long time!
July 17, 2025 at 10:10 AM
End of an era - second last day at present school (last official teaching day). Teaching here for 6 years, my sons came here starting in 2009 so been associated with it for a long time!
I’ve got a visitor this morning
July 10, 2025 at 7:18 AM
I’ve got a visitor this morning
Told my yr 12s that I’m leaving in #mathstoday - they were so lovely. One of them had me in tears, even wanting a photo with me - I will miss the students.
July 4, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Told my yr 12s that I’m leaving in #mathstoday - they were so lovely. One of them had me in tears, even wanting a photo with me - I will miss the students.