Carrie Wakelin
@carriewa.bsky.social
Retired Religious Studies teacher. Academy Governor - Secondary & Primary. Avid reader.
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COVER REVEAL
Some grudges are worth killing for.
Don’t miss BOOK 3 in the gripping Solanki & McQueen Crime Series!
Out 3rd July, DEADLY RECKONING is available to pre-order & request on @netgalley.bsky.social @hqstories.bsky.social @lorellabelliagency.bsky.social
now👉 bit.ly/4lY4B3U
Some grudges are worth killing for.
Don’t miss BOOK 3 in the gripping Solanki & McQueen Crime Series!
Out 3rd July, DEADLY RECKONING is available to pre-order & request on @netgalley.bsky.social @hqstories.bsky.social @lorellabelliagency.bsky.social
now👉 bit.ly/4lY4B3U
May 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
COVER REVEAL
Some grudges are worth killing for.
Don’t miss BOOK 3 in the gripping Solanki & McQueen Crime Series!
Out 3rd July, DEADLY RECKONING is available to pre-order & request on @netgalley.bsky.social @hqstories.bsky.social @lorellabelliagency.bsky.social
now👉 bit.ly/4lY4B3U
Some grudges are worth killing for.
Don’t miss BOOK 3 in the gripping Solanki & McQueen Crime Series!
Out 3rd July, DEADLY RECKONING is available to pre-order & request on @netgalley.bsky.social @hqstories.bsky.social @lorellabelliagency.bsky.social
now👉 bit.ly/4lY4B3U
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#TeamRE this looks useful
Zoom link:
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Meeting ID: 821 9244 4118
Passcode: 260906
Zoom link:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82192444118?pwd=Hg2EeHajKGKCKRLn4h5ZBaCEbkkOlc.1](us02web.zoom.us/j/8219244411...)
Meeting ID: 821 9244 4118
Passcode: 260906
April 30, 2025 at 4:06 PM
#TeamRE this looks useful
Zoom link:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82192444118?pwd=Hg2EeHajKGKCKRLn4h5ZBaCEbkkOlc.1](us02web.zoom.us/j/8219244411...)
Meeting ID: 821 9244 4118
Passcode: 260906
Zoom link:
[https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82192444118?pwd=Hg2EeHajKGKCKRLn4h5ZBaCEbkkOlc.1](us02web.zoom.us/j/8219244411...)
Meeting ID: 821 9244 4118
Passcode: 260906
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Meaningful May - Day 1: Do something kind for someone you really care about actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay
May 1, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Meaningful May - Day 1: Do something kind for someone you really care about actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay
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A really thoughtful and well written article by from @thewayofkueh.bsky.social in today’s TES. He clearly sets out the problems of RE as a Cinderella subject, but also recognises the incredible possibilities that come with high quality RE.
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RE: the Cinderella subject that needs to go to the ball
Religious education is often an afterthought, but it’s a subject that can have a profound, important impact on understanding the world, says this former senior Ofsted inspector
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April 19, 2025 at 8:42 AM
A really thoughtful and well written article by from @thewayofkueh.bsky.social in today’s TES. He clearly sets out the problems of RE as a Cinderella subject, but also recognises the incredible possibilities that come with high quality RE.
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
www.tes.com/magazine/tea...
Good Friday. Hold that thought...
April 18, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Good Friday. Hold that thought...
Another stunning read...
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April 11, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Another stunning read...
@tripfiction.bsky.social would you please recommend novels set in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur & Penang. Not Tan Twan Eng, I've read all his fabulous novels. Open to most genres...
March 22, 2025 at 3:56 PM
@tripfiction.bsky.social would you please recommend novels set in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur & Penang. Not Tan Twan Eng, I've read all his fabulous novels. Open to most genres...
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It's #WorldSleepDay! 💤😴
Get lots of practical tips and research-based information on how to support sleep and general wellbeing in our webinar, featuring Kerry Davies from @TheSleepCharity.
Watch it here on our website: www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...
#WorldSleepDay2025 #SleepTips
Get lots of practical tips and research-based information on how to support sleep and general wellbeing in our webinar, featuring Kerry Davies from @TheSleepCharity.
Watch it here on our website: www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...
#WorldSleepDay2025 #SleepTips
March 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
It's #WorldSleepDay! 💤😴
Get lots of practical tips and research-based information on how to support sleep and general wellbeing in our webinar, featuring Kerry Davies from @TheSleepCharity.
Watch it here on our website: www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...
#WorldSleepDay2025 #SleepTips
Get lots of practical tips and research-based information on how to support sleep and general wellbeing in our webinar, featuring Kerry Davies from @TheSleepCharity.
Watch it here on our website: www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/fo...
#WorldSleepDay2025 #SleepTips
Such a good read 🤩
Our latest academy newsletter is now live and available to read or download from our website: def-academy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/docu...
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March 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Such a good read 🤩
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My amazing friend & fellow Apple Distinguished Educator Rachel Smith is fundraising for Brain Tumour Charity - please support if you can, it is a cause so close to our heart ❤️
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#AppleDistinguishedEducator #BrainTumour #PleaseSupport
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#AppleDistinguishedEducator #BrainTumour #PleaseSupport
Rachel's fundraiser for The Brain Tumour Charity
Help Rachel Smith raise money to support The Brain Tumour Charity
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March 12, 2025 at 11:23 AM
My amazing friend & fellow Apple Distinguished Educator Rachel Smith is fundraising for Brain Tumour Charity - please support if you can, it is a cause so close to our heart ❤️
www.justgiving.com/page/rachel-...
#AppleDistinguishedEducator #BrainTumour #PleaseSupport
www.justgiving.com/page/rachel-...
#AppleDistinguishedEducator #BrainTumour #PleaseSupport
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February 28, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Our latest academy newsletter is now available to read via our website: def-academy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/docu...
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Living mindfully helps us get more out of life and cope better in difficult times 🙏
Join us for #MindfulMarch and find ways to live each day with awareness and kindness actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march
Join us for #MindfulMarch and find ways to live each day with awareness and kindness actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march
February 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Living mindfully helps us get more out of life and cope better in difficult times 🙏
Join us for #MindfulMarch and find ways to live each day with awareness and kindness actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march
Join us for #MindfulMarch and find ways to live each day with awareness and kindness actionforhappiness.org/mindful-march
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Ramadan is due to start next week (28th)
Lewisham Islamic Centre have produced a 2025 guide for schools.
Pass to your SLT/Heads of year/tutors etc.
Includes dates and prayer times.
ugc.production.linktr.ee/5ee79e8f-3ab... #TeamRE
Lewisham Islamic Centre have produced a 2025 guide for schools.
Pass to your SLT/Heads of year/tutors etc.
Includes dates and prayer times.
ugc.production.linktr.ee/5ee79e8f-3ab... #TeamRE
February 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Ramadan is due to start next week (28th)
Lewisham Islamic Centre have produced a 2025 guide for schools.
Pass to your SLT/Heads of year/tutors etc.
Includes dates and prayer times.
ugc.production.linktr.ee/5ee79e8f-3ab... #TeamRE
Lewisham Islamic Centre have produced a 2025 guide for schools.
Pass to your SLT/Heads of year/tutors etc.
Includes dates and prayer times.
ugc.production.linktr.ee/5ee79e8f-3ab... #TeamRE
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Why is High Quality RE important for the future workplace? ⭐️
Infographic by @rethinkrenow.bsky.social
Infographic by @rethinkrenow.bsky.social
February 20, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Why is High Quality RE important for the future workplace? ⭐️
Infographic by @rethinkrenow.bsky.social
Infographic by @rethinkrenow.bsky.social
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Friendly February - Day 13: Smile at the people you see and brighten their day actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary
February 13, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Friendly February - Day 13: Smile at the people you see and brighten their day actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb... #FriendlyFebruary
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Safer School Journeys & Cleaner Air
If driving to school is necessary, please:
✅ Avoid stopping/parking near entrances & crossings
🚧 Respect no parking zones & emergency access areas
🚶♂️ Try a ‘park & stride’ approach
🏡 Be considerate of local residents
If driving to school is necessary, please:
✅ Avoid stopping/parking near entrances & crossings
🚧 Respect no parking zones & emergency access areas
🚶♂️ Try a ‘park & stride’ approach
🏡 Be considerate of local residents
February 10, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Safer School Journeys & Cleaner Air
If driving to school is necessary, please:
✅ Avoid stopping/parking near entrances & crossings
🚧 Respect no parking zones & emergency access areas
🚶♂️ Try a ‘park & stride’ approach
🏡 Be considerate of local residents
If driving to school is necessary, please:
✅ Avoid stopping/parking near entrances & crossings
🚧 Respect no parking zones & emergency access areas
🚶♂️ Try a ‘park & stride’ approach
🏡 Be considerate of local residents
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⚡️SCHOOL BOOK GIVEAWAY!⚡️
Its time for a school book giveaway!
You could win:
🍓1 x signed copy of each book in the Jam Factory series
🍓1 x FIZZBEE PLUSHIE!
🍓35 x bookmarks
👇Simply follow, like, and share this post to be in with a chance!👇
Random winner picked 14/02. UK Only.
Its time for a school book giveaway!
You could win:
🍓1 x signed copy of each book in the Jam Factory series
🍓1 x FIZZBEE PLUSHIE!
🍓35 x bookmarks
👇Simply follow, like, and share this post to be in with a chance!👇
Random winner picked 14/02. UK Only.
February 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
⚡️SCHOOL BOOK GIVEAWAY!⚡️
Its time for a school book giveaway!
You could win:
🍓1 x signed copy of each book in the Jam Factory series
🍓1 x FIZZBEE PLUSHIE!
🍓35 x bookmarks
👇Simply follow, like, and share this post to be in with a chance!👇
Random winner picked 14/02. UK Only.
Its time for a school book giveaway!
You could win:
🍓1 x signed copy of each book in the Jam Factory series
🍓1 x FIZZBEE PLUSHIE!
🍓35 x bookmarks
👇Simply follow, like, and share this post to be in with a chance!👇
Random winner picked 14/02. UK Only.
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February 7, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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Life is happier when we make time to connect with the people around us 🤗
Join us for #FriendlyFebruary and find ways to give your relationships a warm-hearted boost actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb...
Join us for #FriendlyFebruary and find ways to give your relationships a warm-hearted boost actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb...
January 31, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Life is happier when we make time to connect with the people around us 🤗
Join us for #FriendlyFebruary and find ways to give your relationships a warm-hearted boost actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb...
Join us for #FriendlyFebruary and find ways to give your relationships a warm-hearted boost actionforhappiness.org/friendly-feb...
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January 25, 2025 at 12:56 PM
You can now download our latest, bumper-packed academy newsletter: Y def-academy.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/docu...
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I'm going to nail my colours to the mast and say that, along side the amazing parents and teachers that helped to get to this place, there is an army of truly fab children's authors that have helped and need a big pat on the back, too.👇
#UKkidlit #kidlitUK #edusky #parents #kindness
#UKkidlit #kidlitUK #edusky #parents #kindness
January 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
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On a dreich January day, I'm thrilled to see The Revenge Pact in Amazon top 10 in 3 categories.
Huge thanks to all of you who've invested in The Jazz Queens.
It's only 99p for the rest of this month so grab it while you can!
@lorellabelliagency.bsky.social @hqstories.bsky.social
bit.ly/4bJ0Jyk
Huge thanks to all of you who've invested in The Jazz Queens.
It's only 99p for the rest of this month so grab it while you can!
@lorellabelliagency.bsky.social @hqstories.bsky.social
bit.ly/4bJ0Jyk
January 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
On a dreich January day, I'm thrilled to see The Revenge Pact in Amazon top 10 in 3 categories.
Huge thanks to all of you who've invested in The Jazz Queens.
It's only 99p for the rest of this month so grab it while you can!
@lorellabelliagency.bsky.social @hqstories.bsky.social
bit.ly/4bJ0Jyk
Huge thanks to all of you who've invested in The Jazz Queens.
It's only 99p for the rest of this month so grab it while you can!
@lorellabelliagency.bsky.social @hqstories.bsky.social
bit.ly/4bJ0Jyk
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...it's not the same at all. It's definitely not as powerful, and it makes a different point.. but it reminded me of this blog I wrote many (!) years ago
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ndhsblogspot.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/q...
Keep an eye on the quiet, studious ones, too
she said “it really stuck in my head that you once noticed that I was overwhelmed and took me out of the class… to tell me that I needn’t be so worried and needn’t finish my…
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January 9, 2025 at 8:28 PM
...it's not the same at all. It's definitely not as powerful, and it makes a different point.. but it reminded me of this blog I wrote many (!) years ago
ndhsblogspot.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/q...
ndhsblogspot.wordpress.com/2017/02/09/q...
First Post. Most likely to post in support of educators, school governance, and reading a wide variety of novels. Had The Bug since Boxing Day so only just about to start first novel of '25...
January 5, 2025 at 7:17 AM
First Post. Most likely to post in support of educators, school governance, and reading a wide variety of novels. Had The Bug since Boxing Day so only just about to start first novel of '25...