As I’m still working to get back to fitness, it’s been great to do Junior Parkrun with my son. Today - a 26 second PB for him

Flat lay done for tomorrow’s London Marathon. I’m running for @alzheimersresearchuk.org - my Dad has it and it’s been really hard the past 18 months watching him slip away. There are good days, there are bad days but future generations need hope…. www.justgiving.com/page/matthew...

Hi #teamre @goochkt.bsky.social and I are holding a virtual RE staffroom on Tuesday 29th April 4-5- hosted by AREIAC and open to all who want to catch up, check in and talk over a drink of your choice. Sign up here: forms.gle/vyoeRejnr4tC...

As you know I’m running the London Marathon and The Race to The King Ultra (102km) this year in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK. It’s a cause very close to my heart and it would be great to raise as much money as possible. www.justgiving.com/page/matthew...

After a flying visit (on the train) to #TTRConnect to present and have a good natter with friends - I’m heading back down south. Have to say I’m shattered but will eventually get home just after 9

So when the exam question this year asks “ Give two ways Christians use a Church” - will this gain marks???? www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

It was great to hear @re-mcgee.bsky.social speak to our Southampton RE network today. She’s put together such a rich curriculum together and we got so many ideas we spent 30 minutes talking after the session! Thanks @jenknight-re.bsky.social for co-hosting

Getting ready (sound checking and all) for this webinar this afternoon. Looking forward to it.

@re-runner.bsky.social will be hosting a virtual network meeting for teachers of RE GCSE on the 5th Feb. If you want to be added to the list and sent the link just send him a message #TeamRE

Question - has anyone been to Antalya, Turkey on holiday? Would you recommend places to stay, things to do. TIA

It’s been a day of bumping into old colleagues - my deputy head from 20 years ago and a T&L coordinator from 10 years ago. Don’t seem to have aged - though retirement is suiting them. I think if you retire in your 50s as a teacher - you get some kind of rejuvenating powers. It’s making me think……..

Love an early morning run along the shore. The light is fantastic with the frost.

Yesterday was our now annual trip to see Father Christmas - with the added bonus of a visit to Chichester Cathedral

Been saving this one Today’s #whiteboardart

I love the Ancients podcast and this one was excellent. Used some of the knowledge I gained in my lessons this week #TeamRE

Really pleased to be asked to speak at this event in the New Year. Come and sign up #TeamRE

Excellent opportunity for a step up to senior management/continue the SLT journey at my old school. Have a look: mynewterm.com/jobs/137129/...

Today’s #whiteboardart

Been a few days but here’s todays #whiteboardart

Today’s #whiteboardart

Are you an RE teacher? Check out this article in HWRK Magazine, by @claireclinton1967.bsky.social on how RE Hubs might benefit you and your students. hwrkmagazine.co.uk/how-will-re-... #UKed #EduSky

Today’s #whiteboardart

Today’s #whiteboardart

In Twickenham for the rugby. Love game day - but the endless hawking from the half/half scarf sellers and dodgy hat floggers - give it up.

Don’t judge - but due to really busy few weeks ahead (no time at weekends) we cheered ourselves up by putting up the tree instead of heading out into Bert.

Today’s #whiteboardart Have a great weekend!

One of my tutor group draws a different animal every day on the board. They are excellent. I’m going to post them everyday

#teamre if you teach Islam at A Level or GCSE or you are interested for your own CPD you're very welcome to our next teach meet- sign up here- Dec 3rd 4-5pm - focus- Islam and democracy

An excellent effort by my Yr8 and Yr10s in winning the Hampshire Schools Philosophon. Brilliant

Getting to the point where I could just walk away from the profession. Just have no spark at the moment

Popped into the city centre today for a bit of Music in the City. Really well attended gigs and great to showcase the city and it’s smaller venues

First time I’ve done an open morning - seemed to work well. Kept it simple, spoke to lots of parents and future pupils.

Is it me or are Open Evenings getting earlier and earlier in the term?

Lovely day for a wedding

Open to all those that teach GCSE RS - there’s still time to sign up.

Doing non school things today. Currently Sat getting the car wash after a short run to the shops, swimming lesson and a coffee stop.

Watching Digging for Britain on BBC2. I’d love to join in a dig. I think it would be fascinating.

Are you #new2RE - as an ECT or teacher with another specialism? Our free webinars begin next Monday with a session on where to find support for teaching RE, suitable for both primary and secondary teachers. More details and how to register can be found here www.natre.org.uk/membership/e... #TeamRE

I am currently working on some philosophy units and this interview with Simon Critchley has challenged me. I was presenting philosophy as an academic pursuit divorced from public life. Its an issue I have addressed in our Yr7 unit on wisdom. #TeamRE youtu.be/lFKA680cM-U?...

#TeamRE Will you help us lobby for #religiouseducation at the Labour conference from 22nd-25th September? Please contact your Labour MP via email or social media & share ask them to visit our stand

#TeamRE It’s not too late to sign up for our free webinars. Join RE superstar @deborahweston.bsky.social, new education and programmes manager for CStG, @fionamossman.bsky.social and NATRE exec members @buckbyfamily.bsky.social, @joanneharris-re.bsky.social & @jenniraw.bsky.social

#REchatUK will continue on twitter for now. We hope those of you who still have an account will join Molly and Shabnam for the September discussion about Dharmic Traditions #TeamRE

My interview for Radio Jersey for @natre-update.bsky.social on why we need a national plan for RE. I love that the interviewer’s son is taking GCSE RE and loves the subject. #TeamRE Starts at 1 hour 31 for 5 minutes. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

My interview with BBC 3 Counties for @natre-update.bsky.social this morning on why we need a national plan for RE - focusing on recruitment & CPD. One of the things that RE can contribute is helping students to disagree agreeably. Starts at 1 hour 16 for 6 minutes. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

@natre-update.bsky.social is starting a national GCSE group. If you would like more info DM me or contact us through www.natre.org.uk/about-natre/... The first meeting is on the 17/9 between 4-5pm #TeamRE

On way home from Bath after watching the rugby with the little man. After the game my heart sang when another little boy asked him if he wanted to play rugby with him, and he said yes. He was chuffed to bits.

First week done at new school. Different systems, new pupils, new classroom. Been enjoyable but the weekend couldn’t have come sooner. When’s half term?

First full day back teaching. Also first day back for the little man - Year 1 has begun. He was absolutely buzzing when he got home (obligatory doorstep photo provided R-1)

Arrrgh! Start of the year is usually busy, but starting a new school, with new systems and routines - blimey - I don’t think I’ve ever felt so tired after two days.

Haven’t really had the time to think about tomorrow, with a jam packed summer holiday and making memories. New job, new school, new colleagues, new kids. I’m a little bit anxious Just hope I get a good night’s sleep. I’m bricking it