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Matthew Creber

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Dear All,

I currently have "To Do" lists coming out of my ears, nose, and any other orifice you care to imagine (you may not). So sorry for the protracted silence - I have been thinking of you all, I promise!

But exciting things have been afoot! I have been plotting and planning, and on Sunday evening (that's 21st August), at 7:30, I will be hosting a fundraising Hootenanny towards my work with Project Hope.

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Salaam Alaikum!

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Almost immediately after I had begun to wrap my brains around my exit from my job at Acle High, I began to consider the imminence of my trip to Palestine. I mean, at that point, it wasn't really genuinely imminent - I didn't have anything prepared. I hadn't booked flights or organised dates or even really started fundraising. In fact, all I had was a successful interview with Project Hope and an invitation to join them in September. I may be unemployed, but I could still back out, right?

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Dear all at Acle High...

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So, I am moving on.

I'm sadder about this than I ever really anticipated I would be. I had the best of times at Acle High School: seeing so many young people develop and blossom into confident, capable young adults; making a host of great friends and being part of the wonderful little Acle family. If you are one of the people that I have worked with over the last few years - as a student, a colleague, or a supportive parent - then I'd like to say a big 'thanks' for embracing me and the work I have been doing so wholeheartedly. I'd also like to wish all the best to Izzy as she take on the role of Student Mentor. I'm convinced she will be brilliant!

But you can only spend so much time encouraging young people to raise their aspirations before you yourself get bitten by the desire to find some new challenges.

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