Viv has been my critical friend this year.  I've really enjoyed all our varied discussions - we've used a variety of ways to stay in contact - Facebook messenger, text, email, face-to-face (at our local!).

On several occasions being able to connect at the end of a particularly difficult week over a pint and snacks has meant I went into the weekend with a lighter heart and feeling less stressed.

One thing I want to do next year is continue our meetings - Viv and I, as well as several other local NAPPers, have connected really well and we all want to build on what we've enjoyed this year. I'd also like to be able to visit Viv at school - they are doing some fabulous things with their class groupings and I'd like to see them in action.

Leadership can be really isolating and developing friends and support outside of your immediate circle at school is very healthy - especially for your mental health.

Thanks heaps Viv for helping keep me (mostly) sane this year. I couldn't have done it without you!