Derek Timpany MEd CMgr FCMI

Education and Leadership Consultant. Author. Modern Studies Teacher at Hyndland Secondary School. Former SEO (GTC Scotland). Former Associate Dean (CoGC).

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Wishing my own pupils, and Modern Studies candidates across Scotland, the very best of luck in tomorrow’s National 5 and Higher Modern Studies exams 🤞

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@Jane_Arthur_ @EdISGlasgow @JeanMil09459364 Wow! I didn’t know @JeanMil09459364 was retiring. Hardly changed a bit in the 30+ years I’ve known her. All the best Jean, you have put in a fair shift! All the best in the next chapter…enjoy! X

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Great day on the Ayrshire links…⛳️🏌️‍♂️

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Enjoyable evening supporting and celebrating Scottish Golf the 2026 Scottish Golf Awards at the Radisson Blu ⛳️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 ⛳️

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Teaching at #CfELevel2 or #BGE #SocialSubjects?

As we approach the @ScotParl election on Thurs 7 May, check out our #PoliticalLiteracy teaching resources for useful info & activities.

Start w 'Elections', covering democracy, representation & voting

https://t.co/FrTJhaYnpq

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Thanks again Anne for taking the time to come out to the school to support our pupils as they prepare for their exams…🙌

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Hey #Moddies teachers

Just in time for the exams, we've updated our FMQs Scrutiny & Accountability resource with brand new clips!

Examples of the most recent questions posed to the First Minister.

https://t.co/oo8ysdzJYt

#Nat5 #ModernStudies @MSAScotland @ModSocPolCollab

[Derek Timpany MEd CMgr FCMI @DATimpany]

Happy Burns Nicht 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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[Derek Timpany MEd CMgr FCMI @DATimpany]

Wishing all of my friends, colleagues & connections across business, education & training a very happy & prosperous New Year. I hope 2026 is fulfilling for you both personally & professionally & I look forward to working with many of you again over the next 12 months 🥂DT.

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@HyndlandSec Brilliant! Well done to the winners and everyone else who participated 👏 I heard the standard was exceptionally high 😀

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Lovely evening. Well done again to Parvathy!

[Derek Timpany MEd CMgr FCMI @DATimpany]

Great night at the Scottish Edge Awards 🏆

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https://t.co/DqDIa2kxDy

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We were absolutely thrilled that Parvathy, one of our S1 pupils, won @THunterF @Columba1400 ��If I Ruled Scotland’ competition. Check out her video below 👇 Also, huge congratulations to Elodie in S4 who received a special commendation. What a prize! 🏆

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Higher Modern Studies pupils were delighted to hear from Rebecca McColl, Involvement and Policy Co-ordinator from @AlcoholFocus. Rebecca presented on 'Alcohol Harm in Scotland' providing pupils with information & statistics extremely useful for their Health Inequality essays 👏

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Asian Restaurant Awards 2025

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Enjoyable night attending the Asian Restaurant Awards at the Crowne Plaza. Congratulations to all winners including Muhammad Sultan on winning the Community Champion Award and thanks to the team at Charcoals for their hospitality!

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First time in a quarter of a century this four ball have got together on the course! Great Autumn 🍂 golf and an even better catch up! Well done to Maggie on the win! 🏆 ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

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We have 55 weekly live online Study Support webinars, covering 30 subjects, for S4-6 learners starting week beginning 27th October. Find out more and register here
https://t.co/8ScQ0J6HgY

#SeniorPhase #NeLO #StudySupport

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We have new democracy activities for #CfE Levels 1 & 2 and Children's Rights.

'I Want' explores representation & having your voice heard.

'Making Decisions' looks at choosing priorities on a limited budget.

https://t.co/CR06ckfxwF

#RightRespectingSchools #RRSA #Article12