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When I retired a few months ago, I never thought I would end up back at school. The fact that it turned out that way was down to a friend who told me that the local primary and secondary school was looking for reading mentors.

Around 400 pupils from 30 nations are taught at the school, which is just round the corner, and the proportion of pupils with a migrant background is 90%. So it comes as no surprise to me that many pupils have problems with the difficult German language. The aim is for selected children to read to me for 15 minutes from a book they have chosen themselves and for me to talk to them about the content and, if necessary, explain words that they are not familiar with.

Today is my first day and I'm already a little excited. Beforehand, I thought of a few songs that deal with teaching and teachers. Most of the songs have been around for 50 years or more, but have lost none of their lustre or bring back memories of that time.

Graham Parker - Back To Schooldays

Bob Seger - School Teacher

Rockpile - Teacher Teacher

Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young - Teach Your Children