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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Just willingly uninstalled Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. I wonder how much time I'll get back each day? Measured in minutes, or hours?

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Wow. Almost a full year since my last post. If there's one piece of knowledge I wish had been shared with me at the start of teaching/training, it would be just how much of your time will be taken up. Like, tell me over and over again until I REALLY get it. Then keep reminding me. Ad infinitum.

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

QTS? Check. PGCE? Check. Full-time post teaching secondary Computing (and Maths)? Check. It's been an absolute whirlwind of a first half-term, but we're through. Two week break, bit of CPD, then back to it. Looking forward to a feeling of being settled into some semblance of a groove.

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Ah, the joy, and horror, of seeing the reactions of Yr7s when demonstrating the consequences of sharing information on social media. One stated "I'm deleting my TikTok account". Fair play.

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

There are only two weeks left of short placement, before moving on to my long placement after Christmas. I already feel like I'm part of the family here. It'll be hard to leave when the time comes 😞.

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

What does your weekend look like, as a teacher/trainee? After a day of observations ahead, I'll most likely follow it with a weekend of catching up on paperwork. And yet, still having a great time!

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

Any road up, PGCE essays. Looking for tips, tricks, advice, dos and don'ts, etc. If they're specifically based around CompSci that would be amazeballs. The phrase "dos and don'ts" is challenging, grammatically, according to the internet. I mean, it isn't, but it is. Who knew?

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 06/11/2024

So we're a few weeks in now, and have experienced "a full half-term week holiday of illness" which apparently is a real thing that gets got by those wot teach...

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 19/09/2024

Whoah. First placement day came around FAST!. If you've any expert tips on having the best first day experience, now is the time to share 😀

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 13/09/2024

Week 3 done. Truly motivating today, discussing the positive attitudes of the current student generation's attitudes towards climate action, ethics, and social inclusion, and how we can ensure these principles are maintained and strengthened though our teaching practice. #swifttt.bsky.social #UKEd

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 06/09/2024

End of week 2 - training is intense, but so valuable, and enjoyable! @swifttt.bsky.social

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 31/08/2024

First week of ITT complete. Feels incredible to be a part of something so worthwhile, and training with some brilliant people. Enjoying the weekend, and getting ready for Monday!

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 29/08/2024

Day 2 of ITT done. Prevent, safeguarding. Observation of a frankly awesome teacher and lesson. Inspiring stuff.

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

Day 1 complete. Great day, met some lovely ITT students on their own journey, and some great leaders to guide us along our chosen path. Left feeling enthused, excited, and supported. A great start!

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 27/08/2024

Day 1 of ITT. Let the games begin!

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 19/08/2024

Very happy to have been offered a scholarship through the BCS (www.bcs.org). The additional support, guidance, resources, and 2 years' Pro membership will no doubt prove valuable during my training and my career. Just gonna sit back and let that sink in for a bit.

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Mr John @mr-john.bsky.social · 17/08/2024

Dumped X in favour of a friendlier environment. Right now, this looks to be a much nicer space! Keen on gaining some useful secondary teaching tips and habits to help guide me through my ITT year. Computer Science is my groove. And hi!

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