Keith Rondeau
@kr-ht.bsky.social
(Ron•dough)
Headteacher, husband, and dad. Mostly Brummie. Part Orcadian. Varying degrees of knackered.
Headteacher, husband, and dad. Mostly Brummie. Part Orcadian. Varying degrees of knackered.
Enjoyed facilitating NPQH through @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social yet again. Great to work with such a committed and engaged group and to have the chance to talk all things headship.
Thanks to Manor TSH for having me back!
Thanks to Manor TSH for having me back!
November 26, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Enjoyed facilitating NPQH through @ambitioninstitute.bsky.social yet again. Great to work with such a committed and engaged group and to have the chance to talk all things headship.
Thanks to Manor TSH for having me back!
Thanks to Manor TSH for having me back!
I got a new passport photo sorted today, and it was quite a sobering experience. It was about the 8th retake when I reluctantly accepted that's *actually* what I look like.
May 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
I got a new passport photo sorted today, and it was quite a sobering experience. It was about the 8th retake when I reluctantly accepted that's *actually* what I look like.
I'm heading home on Thursday. As always, I've loved my time here - big skies and a slower pace.
Batteries suitably recharged; roll on the Summer Term.
Batteries suitably recharged; roll on the Summer Term.
April 22, 2025 at 7:44 PM
I'm heading home on Thursday. As always, I've loved my time here - big skies and a slower pace.
Batteries suitably recharged; roll on the Summer Term.
Batteries suitably recharged; roll on the Summer Term.
Kirkwall Parkrun with my lad. He bagged a PB and was 1st for his age group. Me? I'm still proud to say I'm the FBO - Fastest Baldy in Orkney! 👟💨
April 19, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Kirkwall Parkrun with my lad. He bagged a PB and was 1st for his age group. Me? I'm still proud to say I'm the FBO - Fastest Baldy in Orkney! 👟💨
This place is my bolt-hole. Time to step back, breathe, and recharge.
Happy Easter, folks.
Happy Easter, folks.
April 13, 2025 at 7:50 AM
This place is my bolt-hole. Time to step back, breathe, and recharge.
Happy Easter, folks.
Happy Easter, folks.
15 weeks is a long term.
April 7, 2025 at 7:50 PM
15 weeks is a long term.
Governors are hugely underappreciated.
Strong, committed governors are worth their weight in gold, and in the current climate, they're bloody needed.
Strong, committed governors are worth their weight in gold, and in the current climate, they're bloody needed.
March 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Governors are hugely underappreciated.
Strong, committed governors are worth their weight in gold, and in the current climate, they're bloody needed.
Strong, committed governors are worth their weight in gold, and in the current climate, they're bloody needed.
Brilliant news and a massive well done to all. Thoroughly deserved; have always loved working with you guys!
Fabulous evening at the MATA Awards last night. We were thrilled to be awarded Small MAT of the Year 2025. Fully reflects our collaborative and hardworking team right across the MAT.
March 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Brilliant news and a massive well done to all. Thoroughly deserved; have always loved working with you guys!
It was lovely to spend the first part of the morning talking to the children about my favourite book. A Shepherd's Life by @herdyshepherd.bsky.social is beautifully written and a dear friend; I always make time to catch up each summer.
March 6, 2025 at 9:49 AM
It was lovely to spend the first part of the morning talking to the children about my favourite book. A Shepherd's Life by @herdyshepherd.bsky.social is beautifully written and a dear friend; I always make time to catch up each summer.
We are hosting the Brockmoor & Pensnett Showcase Event. It's lovely to put the school at the heart of the community and share what is available for children and families in the local area. We have basketball, rowing, adult education, health & wellbeing, and much, much more.
February 19, 2025 at 10:51 AM
We are hosting the Brockmoor & Pensnett Showcase Event. It's lovely to put the school at the heart of the community and share what is available for children and families in the local area. We have basketball, rowing, adult education, health & wellbeing, and much, much more.
So, it's the 1st day of the half term, and I'm wide awake by 5.20am.
February 17, 2025 at 5:51 AM
So, it's the 1st day of the half term, and I'm wide awake by 5.20am.
Last session facilitating NPQH. Enjoyed talking leadership and trying to add context to the theory.
February 11, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Last session facilitating NPQH. Enjoyed talking leadership and trying to add context to the theory.
You know you're getting old when you've been invited to the Dads and Uncles Stag Do.
January 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
You know you're getting old when you've been invited to the Dads and Uncles Stag Do.
I don't know whether I should be pleased with this or disappointed that my midlife crisis is so dull.
January 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I don't know whether I should be pleased with this or disappointed that my midlife crisis is so dull.
Lucky to be in the room and hear @marcrowland73.bsky.social and @suchmo83.bsky.social share their wisdom this morning.
Two extremely useful, informative, and enjoyable sessions - many thanks!
Two extremely useful, informative, and enjoyable sessions - many thanks!
January 14, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Lucky to be in the room and hear @marcrowland73.bsky.social and @suchmo83.bsky.social share their wisdom this morning.
Two extremely useful, informative, and enjoyable sessions - many thanks!
Two extremely useful, informative, and enjoyable sessions - many thanks!
I contacted a couple of local HTs who started the job today & added them to the WhatsApp group for our corner of Dudley. I then looked through said group; with circa 6yrs, I'm in the top 15% of longest serving HTs.
Made me think - I'd love to see 'average time in post' compared to 10 or 20 yrs ago.
Made me think - I'd love to see 'average time in post' compared to 10 or 20 yrs ago.
January 6, 2025 at 6:10 PM
I contacted a couple of local HTs who started the job today & added them to the WhatsApp group for our corner of Dudley. I then looked through said group; with circa 6yrs, I'm in the top 15% of longest serving HTs.
Made me think - I'd love to see 'average time in post' compared to 10 or 20 yrs ago.
Made me think - I'd love to see 'average time in post' compared to 10 or 20 yrs ago.
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December 30, 2024 at 2:53 PM
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Our Thinking Differently training course empowers educators to raise the attainment of disadvantaged learners, transforming lives through fresh perspectives.
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Middle-aged victory - the Christmas jumper still fits.
December 20, 2024 at 8:37 AM
Middle-aged victory - the Christmas jumper still fits.
My phone is like the Ghost of Christmas Past. '7 years ago today!' he will tell me, and then show me photos of my boys from Christmases gone by - meeting Santa, the last nativity, or eagerly opening presents.
And when I see them, I have a heavy feeling in my heart; a longing for moments lost.
And when I see them, I have a heavy feeling in my heart; a longing for moments lost.
December 18, 2024 at 11:02 AM
My phone is like the Ghost of Christmas Past. '7 years ago today!' he will tell me, and then show me photos of my boys from Christmases gone by - meeting Santa, the last nativity, or eagerly opening presents.
And when I see them, I have a heavy feeling in my heart; a longing for moments lost.
And when I see them, I have a heavy feeling in my heart; a longing for moments lost.
NPQEL passed. And tonight, I shall celebrate by drinking two beers and falling asleep on the sofa. 🍻💤
December 13, 2024 at 3:23 PM
NPQEL passed. And tonight, I shall celebrate by drinking two beers and falling asleep on the sofa. 🍻💤
School discos done. All of the following are free:
* Tickets
* Pre-loved & hardly-used party clothes
* Sweets, drinks, & crisps
* Photos
* Christmas Tattoos
* Xmas cookie to take home
Huge thanks to volunteers and staff who make this happen!
@challenging-edu.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social
* Tickets
* Pre-loved & hardly-used party clothes
* Sweets, drinks, & crisps
* Photos
* Christmas Tattoos
* Xmas cookie to take home
Huge thanks to volunteers and staff who make this happen!
@challenging-edu.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social
December 13, 2024 at 11:04 AM
School discos done. All of the following are free:
* Tickets
* Pre-loved & hardly-used party clothes
* Sweets, drinks, & crisps
* Photos
* Christmas Tattoos
* Xmas cookie to take home
Huge thanks to volunteers and staff who make this happen!
@challenging-edu.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social
* Tickets
* Pre-loved & hardly-used party clothes
* Sweets, drinks, & crisps
* Photos
* Christmas Tattoos
* Xmas cookie to take home
Huge thanks to volunteers and staff who make this happen!
@challenging-edu.bsky.social @cpaguk.bsky.social