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The Layer Cake

The current situation WCC finds itself is becoming even more comical. The total absence of the managers from the efficient day to day working of the school has reached a crippling point. With the announcement of the imminent departure of Dr Zimmer and his First Officer mark yet another low point for the community. It seems that these two have already moved on, shifting their focus to their next destination.  Some teachers argue that they would not feel any different. Whether the two leave or stay is not going to be noticed or felt. They are rarely seen anyway. We argue, however, that the level of dysfunctionality left in their wake will scar the school for years to come. What about the Leadership Group under them? The acute incompetence that characterises this group knows no limits. Even today, staff are trying to figure out what their role is and who does what exactly. The answer is that, within the current structure and hierarchy, they are causing more harm than any theoretical good

Who Pays The Price?

 Now, it has been a while. The blog is back. It will go for good only with the departure of the ailments that cripple the once well reputed and prestigious WCC. The condition of WCC has become so acute that only an amputation is the remedy for the current crisis.  In the leafy and quiet suburbs of Wessex County College, a strange and unsettling chill is in the air. The end of year examinations have begun. Everyone is nervous. Every student is anxious. Every parent is hopeful.  Inside the college, things are even worse than feared. At the height of the exam period, problems (even described by some optimists as 'monumental c*ck-ups') are only multiplying. Forget the energy crisis and the possible government rebate and windfall tax. Think of the war on Ukraine type of problem.  Several issues have come to light this week. Mistakes have happened on a large scale. Students are left out of exam lists and then called at the very last minute, exam rooms are inadequate for running the e