Staying popular in school

Top 3 tips for staying popular in the primary school:

1. Keep the caretaker happy. Offer to help her with a little job as you walk past or drop a cup of coffee into her office as you pass - whenever you need a bit of work / assistance they will be much more likely to help you out!

2. Be polite to office staff. They are in a powerful position in the school because they know information others do not, they observe the day to day running of the building so see a lot plus they are usually squirreling things away (Pritt Stick / laminating sheets / nice paper / biscuits) so if you are on their good side you will be in a strong position in the school. 

3. Offer to assist the PTA with events - never underestimate the power of the parents. If they see you as a "good egg" they will be kinder at the end of the year with presents and will be more accomdating should any issues arise