Rachel Hawke
@geogenquirer.bsky.social
Head of Geography at a school in Exeter. Lead subject mentor for SWTT. Chartered Geographer. FRGS. Eduqas examiner. Co-chair of Exeter GA branch.
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If you’re a #geographyteacher mentor or trainee teacher take a look at this blog from @gatepc.bsky.social on behalf of the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social to explore the wealth of resources available on the GA ITE pages
ga-blog.org/2026/01/20/u...
ga-blog.org/2026/01/20/u...
Using the GA Initial Teacher Education webpages to support professional reflection and conversations with novice teachers - The GA Blog
Vicki Pountney reflects on how to use the Initial Teacher Education webpages as GTEs to support novice teachers and their mentors.
ga-blog.org
January 20, 2026 at 6:53 PM
If you’re a #geographyteacher mentor or trainee teacher take a look at this blog from @gatepc.bsky.social on behalf of the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social to explore the wealth of resources available on the GA ITE pages
ga-blog.org/2026/01/20/u...
ga-blog.org/2026/01/20/u...
So very excited and humbled to have been nominated to be @geographicalassoc.bsky.social President 2027-28. If you'd like to use your vote for me I would be very honoured.
geography.org.uk/election-ga-...
geography.org.uk/election-ga-...
Election – GA President 2027–28 - Geographical Association
Following the call for nominations for the role of GA President 2027–28, an election is now taking place. Make your voice heard...
geography.org.uk
January 20, 2026 at 6:19 PM
So very excited and humbled to have been nominated to be @geographicalassoc.bsky.social President 2027-28. If you'd like to use your vote for me I would be very honoured.
geography.org.uk/election-ga-...
geography.org.uk/election-ga-...
I am really looking forward to the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social conference.
My Y9 classes have been using sustainability stools to decide how sustainable it is to modernise salt mining in Ethiopia. I'll be sharing how I have used these throughout our curriculum in my session.
My Y9 classes have been using sustainability stools to decide how sustainable it is to modernise salt mining in Ethiopia. I'll be sharing how I have used these throughout our curriculum in my session.
January 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
I am really looking forward to the @geographicalassoc.bsky.social conference.
My Y9 classes have been using sustainability stools to decide how sustainable it is to modernise salt mining in Ethiopia. I'll be sharing how I have used these throughout our curriculum in my session.
My Y9 classes have been using sustainability stools to decide how sustainable it is to modernise salt mining in Ethiopia. I'll be sharing how I have used these throughout our curriculum in my session.
An evening listening to @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and others in Exeter was inspiring. So lovely to hear positive stories about the environment, and what is being done to protect our temperate rainforest. Left with so many ideas to update our lesson about temperate rainforest 🌳🌧
October 2, 2025 at 9:44 PM
An evening listening to @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and others in Exeter was inspiring. So lovely to hear positive stories about the environment, and what is being done to protect our temperate rainforest. Left with so many ideas to update our lesson about temperate rainforest 🌳🌧
My 2nd Teaching Geography article (the last one was over 10 years ago...),so I'm feeling pretty proud today 🤓
September 29, 2025 at 4:34 PM
My 2nd Teaching Geography article (the last one was over 10 years ago...),so I'm feeling pretty proud today 🤓
What a day to have a fieldtrip, and it was my birthday 😍 😎 ☀️ ⛱️ #geographyteacherperks
September 23, 2025 at 4:27 PM
What a day to have a fieldtrip, and it was my birthday 😍 😎 ☀️ ⛱️ #geographyteacherperks
Such a good time chatting all things geography after a busy day at school today. Huge thanks to everyone who came along, and here's hoping for more next time!
Thank you to @geogenquirer.bsky.social and @ga-exeter.bsky.social for making me so welcome to your first meeting. It was great to hear Matt talk & chat to other passionate geographers.
September 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Such a good time chatting all things geography after a busy day at school today. Huge thanks to everyone who came along, and here's hoping for more next time!
Loved my first session with my geography trainees last week. Some brilliant freebies for them from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social, brand new subject knowledge booklets I worked on last year, and new handouts to reduce their cognitive load. Fridays are the best 👌
September 15, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Loved my first session with my geography trainees last week. Some brilliant freebies for them from @geographicalassoc.bsky.social, brand new subject knowledge booklets I worked on last year, and new handouts to reduce their cognitive load. Fridays are the best 👌
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Thanks @alanparkinson.bsky.social 's blog on @geographicalassoc.bsky.social work, + others:
"Geography is curriculum heartland for climate edu, sustainability & green skills. Its distinctive approach focuses on interactions between people & environment"
livinggeography.blogspot.com/2025/09/clim...
"Geography is curriculum heartland for climate edu, sustainability & green skills. Its distinctive approach focuses on interactions between people & environment"
livinggeography.blogspot.com/2025/09/clim...
Climate Change in the Curriculum
The Geographical Association has worked with the Council for Subject Associations, UCL’s Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Educa...
livinggeography.blogspot.com
September 14, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Thanks @alanparkinson.bsky.social 's blog on @geographicalassoc.bsky.social work, + others:
"Geography is curriculum heartland for climate edu, sustainability & green skills. Its distinctive approach focuses on interactions between people & environment"
livinggeography.blogspot.com/2025/09/clim...
"Geography is curriculum heartland for climate edu, sustainability & green skills. Its distinctive approach focuses on interactions between people & environment"
livinggeography.blogspot.com/2025/09/clim...
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If you’re an #ITE #geography trainee, you might be about to go into school at the beginning of your first school placement. Take a look at this page geography.org.uk/ite/initial-...
geography.org.uk
September 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
If you’re an #ITE #geography trainee, you might be about to go into school at the beginning of your first school placement. Take a look at this page geography.org.uk/ite/initial-...
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Our brilliant first Exeter @geographicalassoc.bsky.social branch event for teachers this Wednesday. Please let us know if you are interested in attending and we can share more details. Free CPD for geography teachers 🌍🌏🌎💙💚
*Free event for Geography teachers in the Exeter area. Networking, coffee, listening to the brilliant @mattmattfinn.bsky.social* Sign up using the QR code
September 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Our brilliant first Exeter @geographicalassoc.bsky.social branch event for teachers this Wednesday. Please let us know if you are interested in attending and we can share more details. Free CPD for geography teachers 🌍🌏🌎💙💚
Reposted by Rachel Hawke
If you’re a #ITE #geography trainee teacher and are preparing for your first school placement, take a look at this @gatepc.bsky.social webpage geography.org.uk/ite/initial-...
Getting to know the geography department
Every geography department is different. Look for opportunities during training to visit different geography departments and meet teachers.
geography.org.uk
September 9, 2025 at 4:53 AM
If you’re a #ITE #geography trainee teacher and are preparing for your first school placement, take a look at this @gatepc.bsky.social webpage geography.org.uk/ite/initial-...
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This summer @geographicalassoc.bsky.social 's asking children to pick a 'local treasure' & draw a map to it from their home inc local landmarks
It might be a swing in the park, a friend or granny's house, local shop or something else you treasure.
Full info ⤵️
🗺️💚
geography.org.uk/the-gas-summ...
It might be a swing in the park, a friend or granny's house, local shop or something else you treasure.
Full info ⤵️
🗺️💚
geography.org.uk/the-gas-summ...
The GA’s Summer Map Makers - Geographical Association
Encourage your students to get involved in being a Summer Map Maker, and be featured in our first collection of treasure maps...
geography.org.uk
July 23, 2025 at 8:24 AM
This summer @geographicalassoc.bsky.social 's asking children to pick a 'local treasure' & draw a map to it from their home inc local landmarks
It might be a swing in the park, a friend or granny's house, local shop or something else you treasure.
Full info ⤵️
🗺️💚
geography.org.uk/the-gas-summ...
It might be a swing in the park, a friend or granny's house, local shop or something else you treasure.
Full info ⤵️
🗺️💚
geography.org.uk/the-gas-summ...
I will never regret moving to Devon 💙 😎
July 12, 2025 at 6:37 PM
I will never regret moving to Devon 💙 😎
A bit of Geography at bedtime 🌎 🌍 🌏
July 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
A bit of Geography at bedtime 🌎 🌍 🌏
One thing I've noticed from my review of the department this term is that students are unclear as to what they need to do to improve. So post mocks Y10s today, colour coded the exam qs to identify areas of improvement.
July 7, 2025 at 5:26 PM
One thing I've noticed from my review of the department this term is that students are unclear as to what they need to do to improve. So post mocks Y10s today, colour coded the exam qs to identify areas of improvement.
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*Free event for Geography teachers in the Exeter area. Networking, coffee, listening to the brilliant @mattmattfinn.bsky.social* Sign up using the QR code
July 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
*Free event for Geography teachers in the Exeter area. Networking, coffee, listening to the brilliant @mattmattfinn.bsky.social* Sign up using the QR code
Well this looks *very* exciting for us geographers with an Iceland obsession www.waterstones.com/book/always-...
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May 29, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Well this looks *very* exciting for us geographers with an Iceland obsession www.waterstones.com/book/always-...
Walk up a hill with a view
May 4, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Walk up a hill with a view
Y11 spent some time today analysing an 8 mark exam question. They used three colours to spot the key criteria and examiner would look for: chains of reasoning, key terms and TLAG (thinking like a geographer) 🤔
April 28, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Y11 spent some time today analysing an 8 mark exam question. They used three colours to spot the key criteria and examiner would look for: chains of reasoning, key terms and TLAG (thinking like a geographer) 🤔
This was my charity shop haul inspired by @fiona-sheriff.bsky.social 📚🌍
April 25, 2025 at 5:04 PM
This was my charity shop haul inspired by @fiona-sheriff.bsky.social 📚🌍
Fieldwork yesterday was ☀️ 💙
April 25, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Fieldwork yesterday was ☀️ 💙
This is my a. Best view from a playground b. The best geographical addition to a playground 🌧
April 21, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This is my a. Best view from a playground b. The best geographical addition to a playground 🌧
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Very excited to be sharing this: A working group is planned (following many conversations! @geographicalassoc.bsky.social ) to share expertise and ideas for the teaching of global geographical issues. To learn more and join us, link here:
forms.gle/Taf9WNqJH989...
#GAConf25
@geogmum.bsky.social
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#GAConf25
@geogmum.bsky.social
Global Issues in Geography Education A Working Group/Hub of Expertise (South West)
A working group is planned (following many, many conversations!) to create, develop and share resources, expertise and ideas for the teaching of global geographical issues—including development geogra...
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April 17, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Very excited to be sharing this: A working group is planned (following many conversations! @geographicalassoc.bsky.social ) to share expertise and ideas for the teaching of global geographical issues. To learn more and join us, link here:
forms.gle/Taf9WNqJH989...
#GAConf25
@geogmum.bsky.social
forms.gle/Taf9WNqJH989...
#GAConf25
@geogmum.bsky.social