SMCRegent_reflections

Jenny Bennett, Deputy Head (Learning). Teacher of History. Reflecting on professional learning and education. RTs are engagement.

[SMCRegent_reflections @smcregent]

Jenny Bennett is the new Deputy Head (Learning) for the senior schools of ESMS from 4 January 2024. She succeeds Gregor Innes whose own X-handle is @gji_live should any existing followers wish to continue to follow him.

[SMCRegent_reflections @smcregent]

Appreciative thanks to all who have followed & engaged with this account while I have been custodian. As of 4 January, I will have moved on from ESMS to explore new projects. My own X-handle @gji_live welcomes followers.
New custodian, Jenny Bennett, will continue this account.

[Pritesh Raichura @Mr_Raichura]

At Soane we use:

🤚🏼‘Heads down, hands open’ to check for understanding
🗣️ ‘Turn & talk’ for rehearsal
🙋🏽‍♂️ ‘All hands up cold calling’

How do we do this? Find out more at our 🧬Science conference on Mon 22nd Jan. Get tickets here 👇🏼

https://t.co/GwQ2NPVbOG

[SMC Modern Languages @SMCModLangs]

We were delighted to host the 6 Schools' Immersion Day for Higher French this year with visiting pupils from @StrathallanSchl, @GlenalmondColl , @FettesLanguages , @MerchiNews , Loretto and Morrison’s enjoying a range of language immersion workshops 🇫🇷

[SMCRegent_reflections @smcregent]

#Christmas #Christmasreflections #RMPS #Theology #education #Mostwonderfultimeoftheyear

[Theos @Theosthinktank]

What's on your mind at this time of year? 💭

As we approach Christmas, check out some short reflections written by the team here at Theos. @mlmpennington @FionaHandscomb @AndrewGraystone @Dan_TG_Turner @GLapshynov https://t.co/KSzqosUyOF

[Simon Luxford-Moore @MrLux4DMoore]

@esmsedinburgh is hosting the latest @Microsoft #CertifiedCoach course on 15/16 April 2024. Keen to explore and develop #instructional #coaching? Sign-up below. 👇🏻
#TeamMIEEScotland #WeAreESMS #PedTech
https://t.co/W7ooMZt8i5

[Sport | Stewart's Melville College @sport_smc]

🔴🟡⚫️

[ESMS @esm_edinburgh]

Today we take a moment to remember Doddie Weir, rugby star, activist and extraordinary SMC Leaver, one year on. 🤍

@MNDoddie5 @Scotlandteam @sport_smc

[Sport | Stewart's Melville College @sport_smc]

Our 1st XV successfully defended the Grant Mackenzie cup at Dollar with a hard fought 33-26 victory.

The Jamie Frost Quaich was presented by Mrs Frost to Dan Smith.

Both Grant and Jamie were much loved members of the Dollar and ESMS communities! Two great men!

[Chris Watson @chris_watson83]

What a great day some of the @esmsedinburgh team had a the Berwickshire High School Pedagogy conference #bhspedagogy Thank you @Bruce_NextLevel and @teacherhead for such a brilliant conference with so much learning to take away and digest.

[ESMS @esm_edinburgh]

Save the date!

On Wed 29 Nov, child development specialist Stan Godek will discuss his new @PavPub book and share tips on reducing stress in children and young people.

The event will take place at ESMS and it's free and open to all.

Book your place: https://t.co/mZckGwP6wF

[SMCRegent_reflections @smcregent]

Importance of #respectfuldialogue on world issues. #RMPSineverything #education #society #community

[Theos @Theosthinktank]

Misconception One “The Israeli–Palestinian conflict is a religious conflict.”

@GLapshynov unpicks 4 of the main misconceptions from the conflict between Israel and Palestine. Read in full below 👇 https://t.co/qUwUMtsEJz

[Simon Luxford-Moore @MrLux4DMoore]

Heading through to #LearningPlaces @EduScotland just now. Who else is going to be there? Come join me at 11am to discuss the use of #VRARinEdu and how @esmsedinburgh is supporting neurodiversity and enhancing aspects of pastoral care.
@ClassVR #TeamMIEEScotland #WeAreESMS

[ESMS @esm_edinburgh]

“At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."

Lest We Forget

#remembrance @poppyscotland

[Simon Luxford-Moore @MrLux4DMoore]

#TheOldCollege library at #SMC @esmsedinburgh is ready for the first in our two day #EdTech conference on Removing Digital Headaches.
#WeAreESMS

[Simon Luxford-Moore @MrLux4DMoore]

I'm speaking at Learning Places Scotland on 15 November about how we use #VR to support #neuroempathy @esmsedinburgh . Join me there! Register now at https://t.co/rz3PkDp7w9

Now in its 6th year, Learning Places Scotland is a two-day conference, exhibition and awards ceremony.

[Kirsten Colquhoun (Col-hoon) @kirstcolquhoun]

Thank you so much to @jillberry102 for highlighting sections from my book @JohnCattEd

[Simon Luxford-Moore @MrLux4DMoore]

A week to go and we're so excited to be able to host this amazing gathering of #edtech #experts & leaders of #pedagogy. Can't attend in person? Join our live webinar 👇🏻 and post your questions to the panelists and keynote speakers. (DM me for info)
@esmsedinburgh #WeAreESMS

[SMCRegent_reflections @smcregent]

@jillberry102 @kirstcolquhoun This does work well - did it today with two of my classes. 👍