Am still straddling , must just break free !

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No lazy Sunday morning for me ! Was up grand and early to see the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace ( with friend and her child .) Maybe next Sunday ! It looks good.

#IPPN Deputy Principal conference up and running.

I taught German in my primary school for the last initiative. We got inservice each term , a bound book of resources . There was a grant per child ( initially !) . The Goethe Institut ran regular seminars and funded summer courses for us. No mention of any of this , this time round.

Anseo I gCorcaigh le mo bhuideal Tanora.

Good profile photo. Having been a series of flowers for so long on Twitter /X , I went with me ( gasp !) here .

Artle – the daily art exploration game. Discover artwork and guess the artist in 4 tries. A new artist puzzle is available daily.

Artle #994
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79/ I Am the Wind: Irish Poems for Children Everywhere Edited by Lucinda Jacob and illustrated by Ashwin Chacko
(I also edited)
I'm going to break my own rules here and recommend a book of my own - but it was created with such love and care by al of us that I think I'll allow it!
Age 8+

Storm Eowyn took out a tree , luckily falling parallel to our houses !

Come one, come all! #edchatie
Great CPD & networking for anyone involved in Irish education (be it primary, 2nd or 3rd level) is ar ais arís on BlueSky starting on Monday, January 13.
8.30-9.30pm.
Save the date(s) in your diaries/phones.
Thanks to @sccenglish.bsky.social & all the facilitators.

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Reposts would be amazing.

👩‍💻 We shouldn't underestimate the high levels of support/ professional learning/ time/ exemplification/ resources needed to put new integration approaches, pedagogies and assessments into practice.

#edchatie #edusky

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Since we’re talking about how much billionaires suck again, here’s a reminder that your local indie bookstore deserves your business this holiday season. They have gift cards and are happy to mail stuff out. Same goes for @bookshop-org.bsky.social. Buy books. Give books. Support bookstores.

Went to the local bookshop Leaf & Bower this afternoon and these are the books my nephew chose after he asked the owner Fiona’s advice on “books for five year old boys.” #shoplocal #buylocal #supportlocal

Someone already lost €50 to them and I'm not the only artist they're targeting - this is a really needless headache right before busy season for artists. I only have one email address (in bio) and won't ask you for money unless you're the elderly billionaire with a diamond mine I'm trying to seduce

Disaster !

And called into Cameron Bakery behind you , I hope ?

Ginger cat looking away to right.

Here is Louis to balance things for you !

Almost no beach visible at high tide , Inchydoney Co Cork

There’s almost no visible beach here at high tide , Inchydoney Co Cork , Ireland.

The Cat Distribution System strikes again !

Photograph of a display of prints, surrounded by Christmas decorations and fairy lights, against a white fluffy background

Photograph of mini-prints, bookmarks, stickers and business cards surrounded by Christmas decorations

Cartoon of myself against a white background gesturing towards text that reads Last Christmas Order Dates - USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand: 3rd December, Europe: 15th December, Great Britain: 16th December, Island Of Ireland: 18th December

📌 Lil' note: ciaraioch.com is now taking Christmas orders for prints, gift cards and value bundles - each archival-quality print on textured heavy paper is made in Ireland, shipped in eco-friendly packaging with discount tracked postage available, and comes with free mini-treats for every customer 🎁

"#EDCHATIE: In education, what do you want from a new government? Date: Monday 2nd December 2024 Time: 19:30–20:30 Platform: BlueSky Hashtag: #edchatie Host: @sccenglish.bsky.social A stick-figure bird is shown typing on a desktop computer, symbolizing online engagement. At the bottom, there’s a note inviting volunteers to propose ideas and host future chats, mentioning that the event happens every two weeks during term-time."

For everyone in Irish education: a proposal to revive #edchatie Monday evening discussions on Bluesky. Every two weeks in term-time.

First session details on the graphic.

More:
www.juliangirdham.com/blog/edchati...

Please repost within Ireland as much as poss & spread the word elsewhere.

IMO it’s far too early to put up the Christmas tree, lights and decorations but not too early for these mince pies 🥧 from a local bakery and chocolate shop, Lusso in Ballincollig
Instagram: @lussocork
#buylocal #shoplocal #supportlocal #mincepies

Rebels 🤪😉😍

Those of us in Irish education used to have a civilised hour's Mon evening discussion each week 'over there' under the aegis of the excellent Fred Boss.

This evening fire in comments with #edchatie too & let's see where we are.

And wave if you're not in this:
go.bsky.app/BqbTnC7

pls 'repost'.

Thank you !

Add me in please!

Looks gorgeous.

Anseo !