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Christmas tree charcuterie

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Christmas tree charcuterie The holiday season always seems to creep up on us in the most surprising way. One minute it’s midyear and we’re confidently telling ourselves we have “so much time” before December, and the next minute Christmas songs are echoing through every shop, people are digging out decorations, and invitations for year-end gatherings start rolling in.

It’s a time for reconnection, reflection, celebration, planning, laughter, and of course food. Because whether we admit it or not, food always finds a way to sit at the very canter of these moments. It becomes the focus around which stories are told, memories are shared, and the highs and lows of the year are unpacked.

Let’s be honest, not everyone is crowned “host with the most.” Not everyone is known for whipping up extravagant meals or dazzling guests with elaborate table settings. Some people are the planners, some are the vibe-setters, some bring drinks, and some just show up with good energy.

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Students wellbeing is a priority

The research presented at the recent Botswana Secondary School Teachers Union symposium should serve as a wake-up call to us all.We are so focused on coding, artificial intelligence, and the jobs of tomorrow that we are neglecting the basic safety and emotional well-being of the children sitting in our classrooms today.Statistics are deeply worrying. One study revealed that 34% of secondary school learners in Gaborone meet the criteria for a...

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