OUT OF OFFICE is on. Got a lovely mug as a present from a Year 7 and another who wrote in a card that “I make all the difference”. Happy days. 19 years done. On to the 20th….

It was an absolute joy to meet Pope Leo XIV this week in Rome. Papal endorsement for our work at @citizensuk.org - huge thanks to everyone who has been part of this journey. The next steps are already being planned - Catholic schools with community organising at their heart.

What even is RE? A question I love to discuss… and here is my answer on the Missing Link podcast: open.spotify.com/episode/6liy... #TeamRE

“Annuntio vobis gaudium magnum; habemus papam…” #TeamRE

So London Marathon - you were a blast! My 1st marathon, and ~£8k raised so far for @cafod.bsky.social Thanks to friends, family and colleagues for all the encouragement and support: www.justgiving.com/page/andy-le... Hard to put into words the experience of the day, but memories for a lifetime.

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis. Requiescant in pace. Amen.

One week to go! This time next Sunday I’ll be on the #LondonMarathon course—with less than 26.2 miles to go. Final mid-length run (9 miles) done this morning up and down Windsor’s Long Walk. Trainers broken in, kit tested, people even cheered my name—good prep!

The last long run is done. 23 miles—my furthest ever. That’s just a parkrun shy of a marathon. Sitting on the train to Southend (32 mins!) made me realise just how far that actually is…

Dear #TeamRE, Dawn’s partner has shared a heartbreaking update. After a car accident just over a week ago, she suffered terrible injuries. I know so many in the RE community and wider education community will be upset by the news. Dawn was always so generous in all that she did. Rest in peace

So many in #TeamRE and the wider #edutwitter community have been shocked to hear about Dawn’s accident. A fund has been created to support her and her family at this time. It might be something you consider giving to or sharing. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

A decent #ashtag for Ash Wednesday #TeamRE

We move into the final seminar session of our conference. Three wonderful seminars from Greg Finn, Susan Docherty, Peter Privett and Dr Sue Price. #ATCRE2025

After lunch and a chance to chat and network, it's the second seminar session. Again three fantastic speakers - Matthew Dell, Dr Katie Woolstenhulme and Theresa Kehoe. #ATCRE2025

The first seminar session of our National RE Conference is now on. Three wonderful seminars from Lat Blaylock @andylewis-re.bsky.social and Stuart Ford. #ATCRE2025

Exactly two months until I hope that this is me on The Mall… (this was me on Sunday after London Winter Run 10k). My current fundraising total is just under £4,000 thanks to the absolutely incredible generosity of friends and family - plus amazing support of St Joseph's Club and St Bon’s.

LAST CHANCE - it is the ATCRE Confernece in Birmingham *THIS* Saturday. The ONLY national event for Catholic RE! Book now: www.atcre.co.uk/event-detail... Read full programme here: www.atcre.co.uk/conference-m... I’ll be speaking about this: @atcre-ew.bsky.social

I’m not sure they make any other kind of film or TV. “Westerns aren’t just about gunfights and outlaws. They’re about right and wrong, about standing up for something.” - J Wayne

January Miles & Marathon Training Update 107.38 miles in the bag for January as marathon training ramps up. Unfortunately, the “12 weeks to go” mark hit me with a bug instead of the planned 12-mile run, so I spent the weekend in bed instead of on the roads.

We are delighted to announce @andylewis-re.bsky.social as one of our conference seminar speakers. Tickets are now on sale for the ATCRE National RE Conference this March in Birmingham. The theme is 'Scripture at the heart'. Tickets at atcre.co.uk/event-list #ATCRE2025

Springsteen - Land of Hope and Dreams Joe Purdy - Wash Away Spanish Love Songs - Clean Up Crew Taylor Swift - Begin Again Bob Dylan - Tangled Up in Blue #FridayFive

I’m honoured to be speaking at the ATCRE 2025 National Conference. Having been part of the executive team since the association’s formation, supporting and promoting Catholic RE is something I’m deeply passionate about. www.atcre.co.uk/event-detail...

🚨 100 Days To Go 🚨 My weekly mileage is building, come rain or shine (or frost! 🥶), and the ‘long runs’ are getting longer… Together, we’ve so far raised £1488 for @CAFOD, and I am incredibly grateful to all those who have already donated one way or another. 💚

Last day of their holidays and the great build has begun! 33 bags, 4838 pieces to go…

Thank you Playground. This is how I used to look… now fatter, greyer, wrinklier!

Do you read articles? If not, this could be for you… I’ve transformed an article from last summer on the vocation of textbook writing into a conversational podcast episode using AI: notebooklm.google.com/notebook/74b... (google sign in needed)

I’ve just fallen a bit out of love for both Twitter and Bluesky. I think I’m using social media a lot less, for no particular reason. I’m trying to work out if this is good or bad?

Awesome article on RE Hubs, by Claire Clinton, for HWRK Magazine. Share to all your favourite RE people on here! @re-mcgee.bsky.social @missdcox.bsky.social @andylewis-re.bsky.social @mzmarxre.bsky.social @joekinnaird.bsky.social @lisaoconnor.bsky.social @mollyacharya.bsky.social

Sharing this free webinar for UK Catholic primary schools. Source to Summit: Lighting the Path Hear from Dr Nancy Walbank & Dr Margaret Carswell on teaching the new Primary RED. ⏰ Tues 19 Nov, 4pm Register here: ow.ly/Hhfo50TOb73 #PrimaryRE #TeamRE #UKEd #EduSky

Nothing like a bit of a celebration of burning a Catholic.

Welcome - check out #TeamRE

Proper RE teacher beer. #TeamRE

Interesting mix of the classic and the modern on this Catholic Church in Gosport. #TeamRE #CatholicEd @atcre-ew.bsky.social

There’s some more good #TeamRE stuff on Temu….

180 days to go. 6 months to go. Huge thanks to all my early sponsors. £715 in the pot already: www.justgiving.com/page/andy-le...

Currently we have 16 jobs on our vacancies page! Ranging from RE teacher, subject lead and a variety of exam board roles. Take a look www.re-hubs.uk/re-jobs/ #TeamRE

A bit of Beans for #TeamRE “Tell me why, tell me why, tell me why… youtu.be/RvEr52HyaRU

At Raymond Friel’s Tablet lecture last night, one of the many things that I am thinking about is the labelling of some students as “vulnerable” when actually they are some of our most resilient. When did we start using this term and why? Is there something better?

Every book has to start somewhere…

@jonnyapenn.bsky.social Thank you for your very kind donation. Much appreciated! Any tips for training?

Another 20 mile week. 194 days to go… Huge thanks to my early donors as I have raised £250 raised so far. www.justgiving.com/page/andy-le... #cafod #edurunners

Nice run through the OP, Hackney and into Islington last night. Got lost at one point… good way to start the weekend. #edurunners

The government’s independent review of curriculum and assessment is hitting the road! There are a number of regional, in person events, as well as online webinars where you can directly feed into the review. Please do register and share. orcula.com/curriculum-a...

#teamre please re post! #alevel #religiouseducation #philosophyandethics All welcome to our Islam @ A Level GCSE and more meet up online on December 3rd 4-5pm online- focus- Islam and democracy - sign up here for free tickets forms.gle/Le7Twfo681gQ...

Last night in Upminster, we were treated to a display of the Northern Lights. Which in true British fashion, we seem to have renamed “Steve”… www.bbc.co.uk/weather/arti...

New work photo. Never really feel comfortable with these…

If you have an RE vacancy it is currently free to add it to our jobs board. It's a simple form to complete and it will go live onto the RE Hubs site. Follow the link ⬇️ www.re-hubs.uk/re-jobs/ #TeamRE

Garmin said rest, but it is #FamilyFastDay so I thought I needed to get some miles in for #CAFOD Donate: www.justgiving.com/page/andy-le... #marathon2025 #edurunners #6%

Always turns up for our open evening… #TeamRE #CatholicED

Top work @artofmarza.bsky.social #TeamRE #CathEd

We are going to be using @schoolsurveys.bsky.social this year. Any tips or recommendations?