Not really an excuse...

...but one of my students said two things today that caught my ear.

Thing one: "Does anyone want to buy a turtle?"
Thing two: "Who stole my trampoline?"

I mean, what can you say???

I was locked in my house and had to climb out of the window

You couldn't make them up could you?

Code Red

Now, I just think the guy's stuck in an Xbox 360 game loop. We'll be having a chat!!!

My son was puking all night

OK, OK, so this was me :o) and it was genuine!!

can you give me a pass for the year coz I want to leave?

If he'd ever handed in any work, well we might be able to come to some arrangement!