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Mum, wife, Teacher, Equalities Champion. Loves: coffee, books, sunflowers, corvids, tea, dinosaurs, bats & seahorses. #UKTeaching #UKEd #EduSky She/her DMs may be ignored unless you're a: woman, gay man, fossil or moss enthusiast, talking about Science

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Latest posts by simiisme.bsky.social on Bluesky

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Student voice - important. Latest from the students says that they want tighter discipline & disturbance-free lessons. Good. Also, more chips (fries) and less writing
Parent voice - emails/calls responded to that day. School bends over backwards to accommodate them
Teacher voice...teacher voice?

01.02.2026 15:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A cardboard Ammonite made by me.

A cardboard Ammonite made by me.

Lots of different cardboard ammonites, made by children with a few of my own thrown in.

Lots of different cardboard ammonites, made by children with a few of my own thrown in.

I've added a blog to the website all about making 'Ammonites'. I've been based down on Dorset's Jurassic coast for over 20 years now, so I've made a few! πŸ™‚
Here's the link . . . www.darrellwakelam.com/news/cardboa...
#edusy #skyart #UKEd #artwork #sculpture

31.01.2026 19:54 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are all immigrants. Unless you came over on the Mayflower. I am an immigrant to Canada having grown up in the US. America was built by immigrants. Some people have forgotten that.

31.01.2026 19:35 β€” πŸ‘ 10266    πŸ” 2082    πŸ’¬ 1815    πŸ“Œ 330
Women in support of the trans+ community - Not in our name

We want the media and politicians to recognise that there is a large number of women who are supportive of the trans+ community. We call on them to report truthfully about the sources of violence against women and to address the systems that perpetuate harm. notinourname.org.uk/petition/not...

30.01.2026 16:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Teaching ideas for electricity, electric fields and capacitors for science and physics teachers
YouTube video by Physics with Simon Poliakoff Teaching ideas for electricity, electric fields and capacitors for science and physics teachers

Thanks for posting Dan - you have saved me a job that was on my to do list. #SciTeachUK

Here is the trailer video: youtu.be/Ni5s2HXCzXI

19.01.2026 19:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A lovely surprise when I arrived home tonight - the January edition of Education In Chemistry from the Royal Society of Chemistry, with my article on page 21!

17.01.2026 17:55 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hey @thehill.com we’re still waiting on your apologies for this lie. πŸ€·β€β™€οΈ

12.01.2026 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 29529    πŸ” 7983    πŸ’¬ 936    πŸ“Œ 481
A bird made entirely from recycled cardboard tubes

A bird made entirely from recycled cardboard tubes

A cardboard bird . . . made entirely from recycled cardboard tubes. "You don't need a mountain of materials, or expensive tools and equipment to make something that is sophisticated and beautiful" DW
www.darrellwakelam.com #edusky

15.11.2025 10:08 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

Tbh it's a bit frustrating seeing edutwitter complaining that they 'can't make bluesky work' so they have to stay on twitter (apparently despite the CSAM). You have to actually try to make this place work for you, not post 3 times and only follow 100 people.

02.01.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 30    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 1

Amazing what someone will do to stop people talking about the Epstein files

03.01.2026 10:32 β€” πŸ‘ 5805    πŸ” 1392    πŸ’¬ 145    πŸ“Œ 1
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I dunno...seems a l'il hinky to me....

03.01.2026 09:59 β€” πŸ‘ 46    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Marco Rubio is reportedly saying Maduro will stand trial in US courts.

Which means it’s now the US administration’s position that US courts can hold foreign presidents, but not the US president, accountable for crimes.

03.01.2026 10:52 β€” πŸ‘ 59842    πŸ” 20323    πŸ’¬ 1565    πŸ“Œ 1137

Instead of everybody making the same joke about the FIFA Peace Prize, maybe we could boycott the World Cup?

03.01.2026 09:35 β€” πŸ‘ 453    πŸ” 154    πŸ’¬ 21    πŸ“Œ 10

Here's a really easy New Year's Resolution:
If you're sick with something contagious, you will stay home if your circumstances allow.

If you can't stay home, you will mask around others until there is no possibility you are contagious.

By making these choices, you will literally save lives.

31.12.2025 15:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2402    πŸ” 742    πŸ’¬ 11    πŸ“Œ 34
The top half of a cat is concealed behind a gold curtain, its bottom half exposed.

The top half of a cat is concealed behind a gold curtain, its bottom half exposed.

David Attenborough [whispering]:

β€œLike a grain of sand in a vast desert, the predator blends seamlessly into its environment, nearly imperceptible to the naked eye.”

28.12.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 14055    πŸ” 2259    πŸ’¬ 313    πŸ“Œ 109
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Issa Rae has canceled her sold out performance at the Kennedy Center. Pulitzer Prize winner Rhiannon Giddens, Peter Wolf, Low Cut Connie, and the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, D.C., have also canceled. Lin-Manuel Miranda has canceled the entire Kennedy Center run of Hamilton.

28.12.2025 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 28441    πŸ” 7208    πŸ’¬ 1709    πŸ“Œ 1072
TAL
 juliogallo383 6d
 +
 Happening to ICE already.
 Last year, 1 was walking down
 the street with my mom in the
 Netherlands. Suddenly, she
 made us cross to the other
 side to avoid a woman.
 "Her grandparents were
 notsee collaborators. We
 don't talk to that family."
 After 80 years. That's what
 awaits you, maga.
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TAL juliogallo383 6d + Happening to ICE already. Last year, 1 was walking down the street with my mom in the Netherlands. Suddenly, she made us cross to the other side to avoid a woman. "Her grandparents were notsee collaborators. We don't talk to that family." After 80 years. That's what awaits you, maga. β€’ β€’ β€’

"Those that do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them"

29.12.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 26    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1

You can't name one thing America needs from Russia.
There's a long list of things America needs from Canada.
So why is Trump kissing Putin's ass and picking fights with Canada?
This is why he has bankrupted every business he ever started.

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Next year's artists signed contracts to perform at "The Kennedy Center for Performing Arts." Since a venue with that name no longer exists, and one with a very division name many artists would not wish to be associated with does, they should be able to get out of their contracts.

27.12.2025 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 8743    πŸ” 2016    πŸ’¬ 1054    πŸ“Œ 182
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If this is true, it is the most impeachable offense ever.

27.12.2025 18:29 β€” πŸ‘ 24260    πŸ” 8774    πŸ’¬ 2411    πŸ“Œ 691
Graphic with a blue background and large white text reading β€œDEAR AMERICAN FRIENDS.” Below is a screenshot of a post explaining that Canada does not have CBS, that a β€œ60 Minutes” episode aired normally in Canada, and stating that Canadian networks are not subject to U.S. government interference. The post ends with β€œWe’re not under a dictatorship. You are.”

Graphic with a blue background and large white text reading β€œDEAR AMERICAN FRIENDS.” Below is a screenshot of a post explaining that Canada does not have CBS, that a β€œ60 Minutes” episode aired normally in Canada, and stating that Canadian networks are not subject to U.S. government interference. The post ends with β€œWe’re not under a dictatorship. You are.”

This message hits hard.

27.12.2025 20:38 β€” πŸ‘ 45523    πŸ” 14346    πŸ’¬ 823    πŸ“Œ 495
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Merry Christmas! Michelle and I hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with light and joy.

25.12.2025 16:01 β€” πŸ‘ 69540    πŸ” 6883    πŸ’¬ 2858    πŸ“Œ 763
December 23, 2025 at 2:17 AMLOCAL

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WATCH

Man accused of showing up at woman's house with gun after bad dinner date

by WKRC

Tue, December 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM

December 23, 2025 at 2:17 AMLOCAL 54 WATCH Man accused of showing up at woman's house with gun after bad dinner date by WKRC Tue, December 23, 2025 at 2:17 AM

BOCA RATON, Fla. (WKRC) - A man was arrested after he allegedly showed up at a woman's house armed with a gun following a bad dinner date.

According to Boca Daily News, 41-year-old Derek Hurwitch was taken into custody on Wednesday, December 17, after he allegedly arrived at a woman's home unannounced and began acting erratically.

The report states the incident began when Hurwitch and the woman went out for dinner, where she clarified that the two were "strictly friends," which reportedly caused Hurwitch to become upset.

The woman later called police after Hurwitch allegedly arrived at her residence unannounced and began acting erratically, according to Boca Daily News. She told law enforcement that Hurwitch, at some point during the incident, removed a black firearm from his person; however, he did not point the firearm at anyone or make

any verbal threats

BOCA RATON, Fla. (WKRC) - A man was arrested after he allegedly showed up at a woman's house armed with a gun following a bad dinner date. According to Boca Daily News, 41-year-old Derek Hurwitch was taken into custody on Wednesday, December 17, after he allegedly arrived at a woman's home unannounced and began acting erratically. The report states the incident began when Hurwitch and the woman went out for dinner, where she clarified that the two were "strictly friends," which reportedly caused Hurwitch to become upset. The woman later called police after Hurwitch allegedly arrived at her residence unannounced and began acting erratically, according to Boca Daily News. She told law enforcement that Hurwitch, at some point during the incident, removed a black firearm from his person; however, he did not point the firearm at anyone or make any verbal threats

While speaking with law enforcement, the woman received a phone call from Hurwitch, the outlet reported. When an officer got on the phone to ask questions, Hurwitch reportedly became verbally hostile, using profane and derogatory language toward the officer. He later told police he was willing to speak with them at his home, according to Boca Daily news.

According to the station, when officers arrived at Hurwitch's home, he reportedly answered the door before quickly attempting to close it again and allegedly hurled vulgar insults at the officers. As police were leaving the home, Hurwitch allegedly came outside, walked quickly toward them, and got chest-to-chest with one of the officers on scene, per the report.

"Hurwitch then grabbed the upper left portion of my department-issued vest with his right hand," the report obtained by Boca Daily News states.

Hurwitch was ultimately arrested and charged with the following, according to the outlet's report:

Battery on a law enforcement of

While speaking with law enforcement, the woman received a phone call from Hurwitch, the outlet reported. When an officer got on the phone to ask questions, Hurwitch reportedly became verbally hostile, using profane and derogatory language toward the officer. He later told police he was willing to speak with them at his home, according to Boca Daily news. According to the station, when officers arrived at Hurwitch's home, he reportedly answered the door before quickly attempting to close it again and allegedly hurled vulgar insults at the officers. As police were leaving the home, Hurwitch allegedly came outside, walked quickly toward them, and got chest-to-chest with one of the officers on scene, per the report. "Hurwitch then grabbed the upper left portion of my department-issued vest with his right hand," the report obtained by Boca Daily News states. Hurwitch was ultimately arrested and charged with the following, according to the outlet's report: Battery on a law enforcement of

Men are afraid that women will laugh at them. Women are afraid that men will kill them."

- Margaret Atwood

23.12.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 411    πŸ” 62    πŸ’¬ 26    πŸ“Œ 5
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A beautiful family with dignity and decency. I miss that in our White House today

23.12.2025 12:48 β€” πŸ‘ 1493    πŸ” 190    πŸ’¬ 70    πŸ“Œ 12

It’ll always be the John F. Kennedy Center.

It’ll always be the Department of Defense.

It’ll always be the Gulf of Mexico.

Anything else is illegal, trashy and fake. Period.

23.12.2025 04:40 β€” πŸ‘ 6687    πŸ” 1096    πŸ’¬ 228    πŸ“Œ 42
Jasmine Crockett speaks at a lectern

Jasmine Crockett speaks at a lectern

JD Vance: β€œher street girl persona is about as real as her nails”

Jasmine Crockett: β€œHow about you stop worrying about me, until we are on the Senate floor together & work to stop your boss from bankrupting our country while engaging in the largest corruption scheme we’ve ever seen?!”

22.12.2025 15:38 β€” πŸ‘ 9463    πŸ” 1782    πŸ’¬ 527    πŸ“Œ 125
Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider

Rob Schneider, famous for his investigative work in Deuce Bigalow, has really cracked the media code.

23.12.2025 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 193    πŸ” 21    πŸ’¬ 46    πŸ“Œ 6

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