Having donated to a foreign-language learning program at my sons' school, for example, I felt motivated to write letters of protest when it became threatened by the school board.

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Each school will choose and register a maximum of two letters to represent them.

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She said their relationship had ended when she left the school to study abroad, though she had received a stream of letters from Mr Brewer signed Mat, which she said stood for "Middle Aged Teacher".

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At Broadfield East Primary School, near Crawley's ground, children have sent letters of support to the players.

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Bus routes have been diverted for the foreseeable future and letters are going out to families informing them of school transport arrangements in time for the start of the new term.

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Bronte's closest confidante Ellen Nussey, who she met as a pupil at Roe Head school in 1831, is the recipient of all but one of the six letters.

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Unison, which represents many teaching assistants and other school support staff, on Friday said it had sent out letters telling employers of its intention to strike on 30 November over pensions.

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Do attach an extra essay explaining why you were home-schooled or attended five different schools in three years, but never send a photo of yourself wearing the school's sweatshirt, a cake you've baked or letters from your parents' influential friends who have never met you, Doe adds.

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