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What I’ve learnt about friendship from 12 years at the school gate and how the Bible helps
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Rachel Allcock2023-09-05T08:30:00
Rachel Allcock reflects on her years as a primary school mum and the relationships she's built at the school gate.
I was determined not to cry on my son’s last day of primary school, but I did. What broke me were my final conversations with the other parents. After many highs and lows, my time with them has come to an end.
Maybe you’re preparing to start a new college, gym, church, or crochet class. You want to be popular and trustworthy (but not so trustworthy that you end up running the PTFA or equivalent volunteer team!). Wherever you’re about to take on newbie status, here are a few things I’ve learnt from my interactions at the school gate...
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