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Matthew Creber

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. Over the last couple of week, I have spent a fair amount of time sharing with studetns some of the reality of what life is like for young people living on both sides of the divide in Israel and the Palestinian territories. Although the frequent question of "...but Sir, why are you going if it's so dangerous?" became more than a little unsettling, just talking through how it must feel to live in such a restless environment has re-affirmed my desire to spend some time alongside the people in Nablus.

So if you're and Acle person who has just started their summer holidays, and stumbled across the blog in High Notes, then welcome! I hope that through this blog I will, in a small way, be able to take you with me. 

All the best in 2011/12,

Matthew