Delighted to attend yesterday’s launch of the new Centre for Teaching Excellence at the University of Glasgow on behalf of @ahdscotland.bsky.social. A clear focus on research, innovation & collaboration to strengthen Scottish teaching and support our teachers. #ScottishEducation

Wishing our amazing school community, supportive families, and brilliant staff team a joyful and restful summer break. You have all earned it!! ☀️ Goodbye to our fantastic P7s, you’ve left your mark on KPS and you’ll be missed. Go shine! 🌟 #TeamKPS #SummerBreak #HappyHolidays

Huge thanks for the kind invitation to the Dance School of Scotland Showcase 2025 at the Theatre Royal, Glasgow 🎭✨ Absolutely full of talent and energy — incredible performances and stunning choreography from start to finish! 👏 #DSSShowcase #LearningCommunity

Busy day interviewing for the @ahdscotland.bsky.social Depute General Secretary post. Outstanding applications and strong candidates. More interviews to come on Monday. Exciting times ahead for the organisation!

Thank you to Knightswood Secondary for the kind invite to your annual Prizegiving. It was an honour and a delight to present the S5 & S6 Subject Awards—the bonus was that many winners were former KPS pupils! A brilliant celebration of hard work and success👏 #LearningCommunity #CelebratingAchievement

Glasgow pupil takes centre stage at Scottish Parliament joke competition

Productive meeting today with the Cabinet Secretary as part of the @ahdscotland.bsky.social Presidential Trio, joined by our General Secretary. Grateful for the time given to hear about our members’ experiences and the findings from our recent workload survey. #AHDS #RepresentingScottishLeaders

Had the pleasure of attending this afternoon’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in the glorious sunshine. A wonderful celebration for people working in education and skills, hosted by Their Majesties. Impressive event. Let’s not forget the tasty cucumber sandwiches and cakes! #GardenParty #Palace

One of our amazing P4 pupils has reached the final of the national VoiceBox joke-telling competition! After winning the Glasgow City heat, they’ll now perform at the Scottish Parliament on June 5. We’re so proud! #VoiceBox2025 #KPSProud #PowerOfCommunication www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/2514653...

🌍✨ Culture Day at Knightswood! ✨🌍 A huge thank you to our amazing school community for embracing today’s celebrations and sharing the rich diversity that makes KPS so special. A fantastic way to head into the holidays! 🎉🌿 #CultureDay #TeamKPS

Yesterday, @ahdscotland.bsky.social was pleased to welcome Prof Margery McMahon to our Council Meeting, who shared updates on the new Centre for Teaching Excellence. A valuable discussion with plenty of helpful answers to our many questions. We look forward to the official launch event! #CfTE #AHDS

Part 1/2 The final dinner at Lochgoilhead is done, and the P7s are getting ready for their disco! I’d like to extend my personal thanks—and the thanks of all our P7s and I’m sure their families —to the incredible @knightswoodprimary.bsky.social team who have supported our residential this week.

@ahdscotland.bsky.social had a catch up with HMIe this week for valuable discussions on the recent LEA thematic reviews and other key issues. Thanks to Janie McManus, Patricia Watson, and Lesley McEwing for your time and insights!

Massive thanks to our P4 classes for an outstanding and fun ceilidh showcase! A fantastic celebration of Scottish songs, dance, and poetry—full of confidence and skill. Well done, everyone! #Ceilidh #ScottishCulture #Proud

Just out of Dear Evan Hansen at the King’s Theatre @kingsandroyal.bsky.social —what a phenomenal show! Fantastic cast and an unforgettable performance. Ryan Kopel was incredible—such a talented performer with an outstanding voice!

Thank you to Louise Turnbull, Gillian Frew, Lesley McEwing, and Janie McManus for speaking with AHDS Council Members this morning. We appreciated the opportunity to hear from key players in HMIe and to share our views. #Collaboration #SchoolLeadership

A busy Friday night and Saturday ahead for the AHDS Executive and Council, with plenty to discuss following recent announcements. Summary updates will be shared with members soon. Plus, keep an eye out for the next issue of HeadtoHead arriving in the post or by email soon. #AHDS #SchoolLeadership

As our mid-term break concludes tonight, let’s remember: ‘Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you’. Hope everyone feels rejuvenated and ready for the Inset day tomorrow! #MidTermBreak #Recharged

As the @ahdscotland.bsky.social Executive, we were delighted to surprise Greg Dempster with a few gifts to celebrate his incredible 20 years as General Secretary! A fantastic milestone for someone who has dedicated so much to supporting school leaders across Scotland. #20YearsOfLeadership

The @ahdscotland.bsky.social National Executive Committee is meeting for our Strategy Weekend, focusing on key priorities, strategy, and the issues that matter most to our members. Discussions include recent policies, workload, member support and the future of AHDS. #AHDS #Leadership