Facebook has been one way that I have kept some connection with my former students. So this post is mostly for them.
I loved teaching and tried at every turn to make learning fun. This may or may not have worked for you.
Over the years I enjoyed writing nonsense poetry often to share with you all in the classroom. My latest little book, ‘Just Playne Nonsense’, is a collection of these. Each member of the 15 in my ‘Playne’ family has a delightful idiosyncrasy. Following each nonsense poem I have detailed where the idea came from and included colourful pictures.
It’s a trip down memory lane and I hope it brings back good memories for you too. It’s probably me just being sentimental and goofy!
‘Just Playne Nonsense’ is available for $22 on Amazon, or $20 from Barossa Valley Christian bookshops, and from me - amthurlow@bigpond.com
The killer for me is the $12 postage for one book. (Surprisingly it’s the same $12 flat rate for up to 5 KILOGRAMS of books!! That's a lot of books!!)
I’ve added a picture from the book of ‘Jane Playne’, who is a self-confessed bookworm, and after a week of being harassed by young kids, exacts her revenge! Might remind you of our end-of-year special days and water fights too! Take care, Andy (aka Mr. Thurlow)
https://www.amazon.com.au/Just-Playne-Nonsense-Andy-Thurlow/dp/1763523179/ref=zg_bsnr_g_4898317051_d_sccl_4/356-6085456-7398202?psc=1&fbclid=IwY2xjawKQw5FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtYnA5Y2lGaU5RU3pzWjBMAR4jlFHd22PoXAi2cxmXH7HLnToxcwtfeiS3r7R-l4NGwZi37D8quCCbcXCn7Q_aem_3T23T-o1hL4t_P6pULi4bA
CHRISTMAS EVE Wednesday 24th December 2025
Bethany/Tabor & Langmeil: 6pm Combined Service at Faith Lutheran College, Senior Campus. 130 Magnolia Rd, Tanunda SA 5352
Grace: 6pm Children's Service at St Paul’s Church, Cnr. Murray St & Basedow Rd, Tanunda
Lyndoch/Rowland Flat: 7pm Community Service, Lyndoch Institute, 31 Barossa Valley Way, Lyndoch
Free tickets need to be booked through Barossa Arts & Convention Centre online or by phone 8561 4299. This is a requirement of BACC.
Costumes will be available for children to dress up.
CHRISTMAS DAY Thursday 25th December 2025
Bethany/Tabor: 9am B/T Combined Service with Holy Communion at Bethany Church, Bethany Road, Bethany.
Grace: 9am at Grace St Paul's, Cnr. Murray St & Basedow Rd, Tanunda
Langmeil: 8:45am with Holy Communion, and 10:30am with Holy Communion at 7 Maria St, Tanunda
Lyndoch: 9am Parish Service at Rowland Flat Trinity Lutheran Church, Barossa Valley Way & Church Rd, Rowland Flat SA 5351
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