cathy francis

Lecturer in Education and PhD student at the University of Aberdeen also horse, dog and cat lover, mum and wife :) All views my own.

[Geoff and Margaret @RetirementTales]

This week's old school hymn is song number 68 in "Come and Praise": Kum ba yah.

You've probably forgotten about this little song but the tune should come back to you in no time. Feel free to sing along or accompany us on the recorder...🎶

[cathy francis @dudelsack102]

Becoming riverish! #irecognisethatphd

[Julie Ovington @Julie__Ovington]

Teaching with the river.

[cathy francis @dudelsack102]

My Aberdeen friends will recognise this story! @abdnpgdeprimary

[Annie Pendrey @AnniePendrey]

Reflection 🌟#ReflectConnect

Start your week with a moment of reflection 🌟

What difference will you make this week in someone’s life? 🌟

It’s the little things that count 🌟

[Ben Brown🔥 @EdRoundtables]

An open letter to @Ofstednews and @educationgovuk: The tragic death of a headteacher underscores the urgent need for change in the inspection system. Action must be taken to address the unsustainable demands placed on school leaders.

#ForRuth

[owenjermy FCCT English teacher/almost retired @owen_jermy]

My wife refuses to believe that pile on was, and maybe still is, a popular activity in school.
She says that it's just a "Norfolk" thing.

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

People will remember the way you made them feel

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[Headrest @Headrest_UK]

Out now. Our 2023 Annual Headteacher Wellbeing Report.

#edutwitter #ukedchat #sltchat #ukgovchat #headteacherchat

⁦@AndrewDMorrish⁩ ⁦@RosMcM⁩ ⁦@moonrakerteach⁩ ⁦@kennygfrederick⁩ https://t.co/MqTphBode9

[Liverpool Naturopath @Aunty_Tori]

@RossLydall Spelling aside, all that unnecessary packaging makes me want to vomit @SportsDirectUK #plastic

[School of Education, Aberdeen @educationabdn]

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[School of Education, Aberdeen @educationabdn]

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[Geoff and Margaret @RetirementTales]

This week's old school hymn is "When I Needed a Neighbour".

Please turn to song 65 in your Come & Praise books and please do not smirk or giggle at the third verse. This song has a serious message and the lyrics have never been more important.

❤

[cathy francis @dudelsack102]

Oh my, so evocative! I 💚 this! Thank you G&M

[Rachel Mears (Lofthouse) @DrRLofthouse]

Channeling my inner Geoff. And #BeMoreMargaret. Perfect

[cathy francis @dudelsack102]

I could nominate a fair few wise friends for these awards 💚 #crackingcolleagues

[Hugh Kearns @ithinkwellHugh]

Now accepting nominations for a new series of awards:
The person who:
Went home on time
Didn't check emails at night
Stayed at home with a sick child
Supported colleague under pressure
Said No to exciting opportunity so could spend more time at home
Let's celebrate these people.

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Be a kind human. It feels good, helps others and inspires more kindness too 💕

Image: https://t.co/sUHXcC8HhF

[cathy francis @dudelsack102]

@actionhappiness What a beautiful idea !

[Ian Wright @IanWright0]

Everybody knows what Match of the Day means to me, but I’ve told the BBC I won’t be doing it tomorrow. Solidarity.

[cathy francis @dudelsack102]

@ithinkwellHugh Yes add sharks and piranhas !

[cathy francis @dudelsack102]

Could not agree more !

[Annie Pendrey @AnniePendrey]

@missdcox Alternatively the curriculum could stop, go outside, embrace it … the pressure of curriculum , assessment, product, urgency over the process oh joy, awe & wonder in our UK system

[Susie Jenkins @bluedriftergirl]

@RetirementTales There are also details on Inventors available from @InventorsM every week. Or sign up to get our free teacher resources emailed to you https://t.co/NcBe4fIJPt

[HeadteacherChat @Headteacherchat]

Who else used to learn with the SRA Laboratory box cards back in the day? #throwback #oldschoollearning