Quote by Johann Lamont

I've taught fifth-year Christmas leavers last thing on a Friday afternoon. Basically, if you can face that you can face anything.

I've taught fifth-year Christmas leavers last thing on a Fri

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This quote implies that teaching fifth-year Christmas leavers on a Friday afternoon is a daunting task, as these students may lack motivation and engagement. By stating, "if you can face that, you can face anything," the speaker suggests that successfully dealing with such circumstances requires high levels of patience, adaptability, and resilience. Essentially, if one can handle and overcome this challenging teaching experience, they can handle any other difficult situation that comes their way.

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