No, not a reference to the Beegees’ disco classic although I was tempted to sing it as I entered the class. Alas, I couldn’t find the requisite tight white flares, not even at the very back of my wardrobe…

This week, Grade 9 have been discussing the key ingredients of dramatic tragedy as we plunge into the world of Arthur Miller’s ‘All My Sons.’ They have experienced growing unease as the Keller family’s apparently idyllic existence in the well-to-do suburbs has been rippled by dark secrets and emotions. Is Larry truly dead? Will Chris marry ‘his girl?’ Watch this space!

Mr Howes