I have probably been a bit premature with the title of this post, as we are only at the end of February. The worst day of weather we had here last year was during April, when the highest tide of the year corresponded with the strongest winds for several years, creating what was referred to as a once-in-a-generation storm. I live on the sea front in a little coastal town, and I remember going out for a walk in it and being worried about being washed away by the tide as it rolled over the sea defences. Still, the sun is shining, and I am sitting at my desk, reminiscing about what spring meant to me as a teacher and headteacher, so let's hope I am not jinxing things! Anyway, here are my top five signs of spring: 1. Getting home before it gets dark. This has a huge impact on mental health, perhaps even more than the next point. I appreciate that we are not quite there yet, assuming a return home of around 6 p.m., but we are getting there! Something about feeling that the day was not ye...