Towards the end of the year I start to worry. Firstly that my students won’t be ready for the exams, secondly that they won’t be ready for the exams. And when they do their first practise exam this usually only adds to my worries – there always seems to be a lot they don’t remember from the year. But it is good to remember that these are the same students who have worked hard throughout the year and achieved good results in their SACs. Its just taking a little longer than expected to see all of that good work bring them a return on their investment. It reminds me of the zucchini seeds that I planted in the garden at the beginning of spring. Nothing came up and I began to worry. But eventually the weather warmed up and everything came together to sprout a little zucchini plant. Likewise, with more practice, the seeds of knowledge that they have sown throughout the year will soon begin to sprout.