by Samantha Nichols | Nov 10, 2017 | Fun Facts
802 years ago, in 1215, was the first ever Lord Mayor’s Show. It still happens every year, but what exactly is it? The Mayor of London was a position created in the late twelfth century, originally appointed directly by the king. The City of London, like much of...
by Bryden Commons | Nov 7, 2017 | Fun Facts, Users
“Remember, remember, the fifth of November – Gunpowder Treason and Plot. I see no reason why Gunpowder Treason should ever be forgot.” Every year, on the 5th November, the British people celebrate Guy Fawkes day, in remembrance of the foiled plot in 1605, which...
by Get My Grades | Nov 3, 2017 | Fun Facts, Users
It’s been a very busy week here at Get My Grades HQ. Wednesday the 1st of November was National Author’s Day, and although this blog goes out a little late, it is a day close to our hearts. Connecting to an author’s work can make us make the leap from reading...
by Bryden Commons | Oct 6, 2017 | Fun Facts, Get My Grades, Social Skills
In 1963, a freelance artist in Worcester, MA was paid $240 to draw a smile campaign to boost morale for company employees. Harvey Ball was unsatisfied with his first drawing of a smile, but after adding two eyes, the smiley face he created has lasted through time and...
by Get My Grades | Oct 5, 2017 | Fun Facts, Get My Grades, Teachers
As it’s World Teachers’ Day, the Get My Grades Team couldn’t think of any better way to honour their favourite teachers or the teachers who had the biggest impact on their lives, than to write tributes about them! Obviously we can’t name all...
by Samantha Nichols | Sep 26, 2017 | Fun Facts, Students
What is Autumn? What is an Equinox? Why do the leaves change colour? These are just some of the questions the Get My Grades Blog Team will be answering in the blog on Autumn. Opposite Sides & Seasons Last Friday, the 22nd of September, was the Autumn Equinox in...
