Ella Elliott
@ella-va-girl.bsky.social
Head of English, mother, cat enthusiast and coffee person.
@xris32.bsky.social Hi, is there a HOD/Leadership forum meeting this academic year? Now I’ve come away from the ‘other place’ I feel like I might not see communications as much. Thanks.
September 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
@xris32.bsky.social Hi, is there a HOD/Leadership forum meeting this academic year? Now I’ve come away from the ‘other place’ I feel like I might not see communications as much. Thanks.
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Macbeth: This lecture style PPT covers the power of words in the play, ear imagery, significance of bird imagery, gender stereotypes and character arcs.
buff.ly/4eFTzgj. 🐝
#Litdrive #TeamEnglish
Macbeth: This lecture style PPT covers the power of words in the play, ear imagery, significance of bird imagery, gender stereotypes and character arcs.
buff.ly/4eFTzgj. 🐝
#Litdrive #TeamEnglish
July 8, 2025 at 6:01 AM
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Macbeth: This lecture style PPT covers the power of words in the play, ear imagery, significance of bird imagery, gender stereotypes and character arcs.
buff.ly/4eFTzgj. 🐝
#Litdrive #TeamEnglish
Macbeth: This lecture style PPT covers the power of words in the play, ear imagery, significance of bird imagery, gender stereotypes and character arcs.
buff.ly/4eFTzgj. 🐝
#Litdrive #TeamEnglish
Look how new and shiny it is! 🥰 I need it to be the weekend already. Also - the small child wants to go to the cinema to complete his Jurassic fantasy and the big one is at rehearsals on Saturday so I might have to devour this on Sunday.
July 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Look how new and shiny it is! 🥰 I need it to be the weekend already. Also - the small child wants to go to the cinema to complete his Jurassic fantasy and the big one is at rehearsals on Saturday so I might have to devour this on Sunday.
I am hiding from the news now - and I never thought I would become this person. I deleted ‘X’ and refused to check in with news - but every time I do I’m genuinely scared or anxious. I struggle to watch dictators make decisions that impact a multitude of people and then let that sit in my brain.
July 1, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I am hiding from the news now - and I never thought I would become this person. I deleted ‘X’ and refused to check in with news - but every time I do I’m genuinely scared or anxious. I struggle to watch dictators make decisions that impact a multitude of people and then let that sit in my brain.
Watching Glasto this year is incredibly nostalgic. Alanis, En Vogue, Lewis C (made me cry), Pulp - is Jarvis a blend of Richard Ayoade and Bowie? I think I love Jarvis. I’ve never been happier to stay at home in a heatwave and watch Glasto on TV.
June 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Watching Glasto this year is incredibly nostalgic. Alanis, En Vogue, Lewis C (made me cry), Pulp - is Jarvis a blend of Richard Ayoade and Bowie? I think I love Jarvis. I’ve never been happier to stay at home in a heatwave and watch Glasto on TV.
To placate my ever suffering neighbour (and her birds) we have collared and belled the kitties. 🐱 they are NOT happy and I just want to know - how long will it take before they stop trying to break free and love me again?
April 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
To placate my ever suffering neighbour (and her birds) we have collared and belled the kitties. 🐱 they are NOT happy and I just want to know - how long will it take before they stop trying to break free and love me again?
If you get a chance to go to Much Ado About Nothing at London Theatre Royal on Drury Lane - please do! I took the boys and they were mortifyingly embarrassed by my dancing but loved the show.
February 28, 2025 at 10:39 PM
If you get a chance to go to Much Ado About Nothing at London Theatre Royal on Drury Lane - please do! I took the boys and they were mortifyingly embarrassed by my dancing but loved the show.
I miss the interaction that I had in the other place - but I also am enjoying my detachment from socials. I like this place so much better because I don’t feel the need to check in daily.
February 2, 2025 at 11:05 PM
I miss the interaction that I had in the other place - but I also am enjoying my detachment from socials. I like this place so much better because I don’t feel the need to check in daily.
Introducing the boys to Diane Morgan in Cunk on Life - to much tittering and “Mum… is this real?”. My work is done.
December 31, 2024 at 7:51 PM
Introducing the boys to Diane Morgan in Cunk on Life - to much tittering and “Mum… is this real?”. My work is done.
What is this absolute chaos tonight? We haven’t even finished setting up yet, let alone started playing. #holidays #boardgamewar #needmorewine
December 28, 2024 at 10:29 PM
What is this absolute chaos tonight? We haven’t even finished setting up yet, let alone started playing. #holidays #boardgamewar #needmorewine
Spent the best day yesterday in London hunting out all the lights. Today I cooked a 22lb turkey for most of the day, but all is prepped and ready to be transported to the dinner for 28 people. I can rest on Boxing Day #fingerscrossed
December 24, 2024 at 7:48 PM
Spent the best day yesterday in London hunting out all the lights. Today I cooked a 22lb turkey for most of the day, but all is prepped and ready to be transported to the dinner for 28 people. I can rest on Boxing Day #fingerscrossed
Wham! Last Christmas - that’s my favourite beyond all doubt. This documentary is sad but also celebratory, I feel a crazy connection to George that I have never felt to any other lyricist. He just had the magic way. I miss him viscerally.
December 14, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Wham! Last Christmas - that’s my favourite beyond all doubt. This documentary is sad but also celebratory, I feel a crazy connection to George that I have never felt to any other lyricist. He just had the magic way. I miss him viscerally.
I can’t decide if I’ve got to the frenetic part of term (and I’m hormonal and tired) or if I just am a masochist but I’m still watching Meet the Rees-Moggs. I sort of love it. 😬
December 10, 2024 at 10:53 PM
I can’t decide if I’ve got to the frenetic part of term (and I’m hormonal and tired) or if I just am a masochist but I’m still watching Meet the Rees-Moggs. I sort of love it. 😬
Might’ve got a bit excited about there only being one month left and *accidentally* forced the children to help me decorate so I can feel snuggly and cosy in the darkest of times. 🥰💡🎄
November 24, 2024 at 10:20 PM
Might’ve got a bit excited about there only being one month left and *accidentally* forced the children to help me decorate so I can feel snuggly and cosy in the darkest of times. 🥰💡🎄
That Strictly Performance was insane! So, so, good. I adore Chris!
November 16, 2024 at 7:01 PM
That Strictly Performance was insane! So, so, good. I adore Chris!
This is a scary read - how do we get them to love it again? Is it really driven by financial motives and career progression? Can we compete with the promise STEM subjects provide?
A lot of discussion lately about the reasons for the decline of Eng Lit A-level.
Are the Gove curriculum & exam reforms to blame?
I don't think so, because the decline of Eng Lit / the humanities more broadly is a global trend.
More here.
Are the Gove curriculum & exam reforms to blame?
I don't think so, because the decline of Eng Lit / the humanities more broadly is a global trend.
More here.
The fall of Eng Lit
What is the cause, is it a problem - and if so, what can we do about it?
buff.ly
November 16, 2024 at 5:34 PM
This is a scary read - how do we get them to love it again? Is it really driven by financial motives and career progression? Can we compete with the promise STEM subjects provide?
Honestly, teaching A Christmas Carol at this time of year is *chefs kiss* great. I love it every time.
November 13, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Honestly, teaching A Christmas Carol at this time of year is *chefs kiss* great. I love it every time.
I feel so much relief when I open this app for my news and to connect. I feel like I actually do now, like the good old nostalgic days of old - when I was just a grasshopper. It suddenly feels real again.
November 12, 2024 at 11:25 PM
I feel so much relief when I open this app for my news and to connect. I feel like I actually do now, like the good old nostalgic days of old - when I was just a grasshopper. It suddenly feels real again.
Honestly, I’ve read three education blogs, seem multiple owls and cats and had time to not worry about the imminent downfall of - like, everything! - in the last 24 hours. I’m loving this so much more than I thought I would, and don’t miss much about the ‘other place’ at all. 🥰
November 11, 2024 at 10:50 PM
Honestly, I’ve read three education blogs, seem multiple owls and cats and had time to not worry about the imminent downfall of - like, everything! - in the last 24 hours. I’m loving this so much more than I thought I would, and don’t miss much about the ‘other place’ at all. 🥰
This one is sleepy but keeping me company for Midsomer Murders. 😻
November 10, 2024 at 9:53 PM
This one is sleepy but keeping me company for Midsomer Murders. 😻
Spent today with autumn colours and the boys. Then played pool, cards, and made pastry for dinner. 🍁🍂🥰
November 10, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Spent today with autumn colours and the boys. Then played pool, cards, and made pastry for dinner. 🍁🍂🥰