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Matt Pitcher
@re-runner.bsky.social
Father, teacher, runner.
NATRE Exec and ARIEAC Exec member
Head of RE in Southampton
Teacher of RS wanted to join a growing department in Southampton.
Contact me for more info
Job add below 👇

uppershirleyhigh.org/staff-vacanc...
Staff Vacancies for Upper Shirley High School, USH, Southampton Hampshire
Upper Shirley High School or USH is a Jefferys Education Partnership Academy secondary school for boys and girls in Southampton, Hampshire.
uppershirleyhigh.org
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
As I’m still working to get back to fitness, it’s been great to do Junior Parkrun with my son. Today - a 26 second PB for him
July 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Flat lay done for tomorrow’s London Marathon.
I’m running for @alzheimersresearchuk.org - my Dad has it and it’s been really hard the past 18 months watching him slip away. There are good days, there are bad days but future generations need hope….

www.justgiving.com/page/matthew...
April 26, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Reposted by Matt Pitcher
Hi #teamre @goochkt.bsky.social and I are holding a virtual RE staffroom on Tuesday 29th April 4-5- hosted by AREIAC and open to all who want to catch up, check in and talk over a drink of your choice. Sign up here: forms.gle/vyoeRejnr4tC...
April virtual RE Staffroom with Katie and Ruth Tuesday 29th April 4-5pm
Hi please use this form to sign up for the April virtual RE staffroom with Katie and Ruth- hosted by AREIAC. All welcome. We will use the time to catch up, check in and have a moment to share some pr...
forms.gle
April 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
As you know I’m running the London Marathon and The Race to The King Ultra (102km) this year in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
It’s a cause very close to my heart and it would be great to raise as much money as possible.

www.justgiving.com/page/matthew...
Matthew's fundraiser for Alzheimer's Research UK
Help Matthew Pitcher raise money to support Alzheimer's Research UK
www.justgiving.com
March 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
After a flying visit (on the train) to #TTRConnect to present and have a good natter with friends - I’m heading back down south. Have to say I’m shattered but will eventually get home just after 9
March 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
So when the exam question this year asks “ Give two ways Christians use a Church” - will this gain marks????
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Melplash: The village church mixing sermons with shuttlecocks
From the outside there's no clue the church in Melplash is different from any other.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 2, 2025 at 12:15 PM
It was great to hear @re-mcgee.bsky.social speak to our Southampton RE network today. She’s put together such a rich curriculum together and we got so many ideas we spent 30 minutes talking after the session!
Thanks @jenknight-re.bsky.social for co-hosting
January 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Getting ready (sound checking and all) for this webinar this afternoon.
Looking forward to it.
Really pleased to be asked to speak at this event in the New Year.
Come and sign up #TeamRE
January 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Reposted by Matt Pitcher
@re-runner.bsky.social will be hosting a virtual network meeting for teachers of RE GCSE on the 5th Feb. If you want to be added to the list and sent the link just send him a message
#TeamRE
January 12, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Question - has anyone been to Antalya, Turkey on holiday? Would you recommend places to stay, things to do. TIA
January 7, 2025 at 6:28 PM
It’s been a day of bumping into old colleagues - my deputy head from 20 years ago and a T&L coordinator from 10 years ago. Don’t seem to have aged - though retirement is suiting them. I think if you retire in your 50s as a teacher - you get some kind of rejuvenating powers. It’s making me think……..
January 3, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Love an early morning run along the shore. The light is fantastic with the frost.
January 3, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Yesterday was our now annual trip to see Father Christmas - with the added bonus of a visit to Chichester Cathedral
December 24, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Been saving this one

Today’s #whiteboardart
December 24, 2024 at 11:39 AM
I love the Ancients podcast and this one was excellent. Used some of the knowledge I gained in my lessons this week
#TeamRE
The Wise Men
Podcast Episode · The Ancients · 12/12/2024 · 40m
podcasts.apple.com
December 19, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Really pleased to be asked to speak at this event in the New Year.
Come and sign up #TeamRE
December 19, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Excellent opportunity for a step up to senior management/continue the SLT journey at my old school.
Have a look:

mynewterm.com/jobs/137129/...
Assistant Headteacher - Priestlands School, Lymington, Hampshire
Closing date: Midday, Mon 13th Jan, 2025. View full details and apply online at MyNewTerm.
mynewterm.com
December 16, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Today’s #whiteboardart
December 13, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Been a few days but here’s todays #whiteboardart
December 12, 2024 at 6:07 PM
Today’s #whiteboardart
December 3, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Reposted by Matt Pitcher
Are you an RE teacher?
Check out this article in HWRK Magazine, by @claireclinton1967.bsky.social on how RE Hubs might benefit you and your students.
hwrkmagazine.co.uk/how-will-re-...
#UKed #EduSky
How Will RE Hubs Support Teachers Of Religious Education?
What is ‘RE Hubs’ and how can it be used by teachers of RE to develop their expertise? Claire Clinton explains...
hwrkmagazine.co.uk
November 28, 2024 at 12:48 PM
Today’s #whiteboardart
November 26, 2024 at 12:06 PM
Today’s #whiteboardart
November 25, 2024 at 5:29 PM
In Twickenham for the rugby.
Love game day - but the endless hawking from the half/half scarf sellers and dodgy hat floggers - give it up.
November 24, 2024 at 12:46 PM