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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Hi Folks. Apologies to anyone who was expecting #PrimaryRocks to be running tonight, but it won't be on now this term. Everything is alright, but something has to give and...
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
Unfortunately I can’t make #PrimaryRocks tonight but I do have this as a puzzle for you! Answers to follow!
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Thanks for a great chat, everyone! Enjoy the break! We get TWO weeks! See you all on 9th June! #PrimaryRocks
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Final final #PrimaryRocks Question... What about celebrity authors - David Baddiel, David Walliams, Tom Fletcher et al. ? Would they make it on to your reading curriculum?
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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
I see so many spines that trudge through “classics” that children struggle to connect with. We would do a disservice to our pupils by not balancing and introducing new as well as older. Imagine ignoring “The Final Year” by Matt Goodfellow or “Fallout” by Lesley Parr both stunning books
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
#PrimaryRocks Q3 Final question tonight! Reading aloud... How important is it and when is the right time to stop?
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Three Bridges Primary School @threebridgessch.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
docs.google.com/document/d/1... It's a working document on our website and includes a form for suggestions for the next review that anybody can contribute to.
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Reading Spine
Reading Spine Every Child’s Entitlement This is our reading range - the books that every child in our school will hear read aloud from cover to cover. Some of them are instructional texts, to be stu...
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Three Bridges Primary School @threebridgessch.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
We review our Reading Spine every 2 years, at the announcement of the new children's laureate.
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Simon Smith @smithsmm.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
It really is. It helps having very knowledgeable staff. The oversight of the books equally has to open children up to books and help them develop their taste and passion. #PrimaryRocks
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Dean Boddington @misterbodd.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
-Mix of genres, protagonist (male, female, animal). -mix of cultures/settings -Mix of antiquated language (even though I'd drop this happily, a secondary teacher once convinced me) -mix of 'themes' -balance of author age/race/gender
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
#PrimaryRocks Q2 Along similar lines... How do you strike the balance between 'literary classics' and inclusive, contemporary voices in your reading offer?
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JB English @jbenglishteach.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
A good reading spine should absolutely serve the community it belongs to. It connects and creates, allowing children to reach a diet of literature that may not have been readily available for them. #PrimaryRocks
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
#PrimaryRocks Q1 What should a good reading spine do – and what lessons have you learned from mistakes when building yours?
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Rachel Jenkins @rachelj47127149.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
I have two on the go - my 'big' read and my quick 'dib into' read that I have read before but can't remember whodunit...
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Mr Smoggie @mrsmoggie.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Always have 2 on the go, one for downstairs and one for bedtime!
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Graham Andre @grahamandre.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Yay for #PrimaryRocks I am loving reading at the moment and I am currently reading this book '59 Memory Lane' which is a beautiful story and a nice break from my usual Stephen King, Greg Horowitz or Freda McFadden. What are you current favourite adult reads?
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Tim Clarke @timjumpclarke.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
👀 A range of resources about #GenAI for #primary schools on our website. 🔗 cornerstoneprimary.hants.sch.uk/digital-corn... Including the link for this week's free #AI Primary online staff meetings. 🗓️ 20 May and 22 May 🕛 3.45 pm ✔️ Policy ✔️ Case Studies ✔ Demos @primaryrocks.bsky.social
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
Join us tonight from 8pm for the next edition of #PrimaryRocks! Tonight, we are looking at reading! @grahamandre.bsky.social @misscleveland.bsky.social @hazelmpinner.bsky.social @geordiecat2012.bsky.social @misterbodd.bsky.social @smithsmm.bsky.social
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
OK you lovely lot! That's it for this week! Have a great week, y'all, and - if you need it - make sure to put your sun cream and cap on! See you all next week for #PrimaryRocks
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Final #PrimaryRocks question of the night... How do you help your team hold the line on high standards without burning out or becoming rigid?
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
#PrimaryRocks Q4 Which lesson from a mistake has shaped your practice more than any CPD ever could?
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Cass & Anna - The Educakers @theeducakers.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
I think it's really good to mix up the order of subjects. Flexibility, promotes equality between subjects, makes sure every day isn't always the same (not that it ever is in schools)
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Cass & Anna - The Educakers @theeducakers.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
We use Trello to document CPD and in the moment feedback. Teachers reflect on their own CPD on their Trello board and how this has improved/ changed their teaching. All linked to the SDP priorities for the year. #primaryrocks
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Dan Morrow @moremorrow.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Partially in the picture books and texts you select, trips and other aspects Mainly though it’s in a smile, a shared joke, a moment of human connection. It’s in belonging #primaryrocks
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
#PrimaryRocks Q3 What’s one thing we do in schools that we only still do because we've always done it that way?
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Jonathan M Bailey M. Ed. @jonathanmbailey.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
If you are struggling for joy, you cannot inspire the students; they tend to feed off teachers, and teachers vice-versa. It’s hard job and without finding joy even more a challenge. #PrimaryRocks
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
#PrimaryRocks Q2: What role should joy play in the school day – and how do we protect it?
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
OK #PrimaryRocks... Here we go! First question tonight: Which bit of educational advice would you happily never hear again – and why?
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Dean Boddington @misterbodd.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
I've not had a screwball in about 30 years and now I desperately NEED one
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Graham Andre @grahamandre.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
#PrimaryRocks is back and so is the #Pre @primaryrocks.bsky.social question. The sun has been shining on us recently and we all love an ice lolly in this weather. Do you agree with this list?
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 12/05/2025
Hey hey hey! #PrimaryRocks is back tonight from 8pm Join us for top notch primary-focused chat! @grahamandre.bsky.social @misscleveland.bsky.social @hazelmpinner.bsky.social @compscitsui.bsky.social @misterbodd.bsky.social @edfinch.bsky.social @geordiecat2012.bsky.social @ict-links.bsky.social
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
It's Bank Holiday! Enjoy the break and we will see you on #PrimaryRocks next week!
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
It has been a blast, folks Thanks for joining in #PrimaryRocks once again. We will see you all next Monday from 8pm! Have a beautiful week!
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
OK... It has been fun tonight with the quick fire questions! Here is the final one: Best classroom soundtrack – Golden oldies or latest pop? @grahamandre.bsky.social ... you need to make a choice!
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Hazel Pinner @hazelmpinner.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
60% non fiction I'd say roughly. It can vary slightly depending on year group. We did a big block on imaginative writing which was about 2 1/2 months in total this year but a lot of the rest has tied to non-fiction but using a lot of fictional contexts & hooks. #PrimaryRocks
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
#PrimaryRocks Q... whatever number we are up to! Staff v Pupils rounders match – Get stuck in or ‘conveniently busy’?
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Hazel Pinner @hazelmpinner.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
I try and fit in both during the week. At least 3 days a week they come in and have personal reading time as we get settled and ready for the day. Unless there's a really good reason then class novel every day, mostly after lunch. We're reading I am Wolf by @alastairc.com this term #PrimaryRocks
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
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Hazel Pinner @hazelmpinner.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
I like this. I'm using Pobble's A New way to travel as a almost cold write piece as we work on persuasive writing just now and I like using a different context to apply to non-fiction.
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
#PrimaryRocks Quick fire Question 4: Reading focus – Whole class novel or choice-based quiet reading time?
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
#PrimaryRocks Quick fire Q3: Favourite writing to teach - fiction or non-fiction?
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
#PrimaryRocks Q2 quick fire... Sports Day – Traditional competitive races or novelty participation races?
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Well... here we go for another half-term (we only started back today after staying in until Maundy Thursday!) Tonight we are going to do a bunch of quick fire questions. Make you choice and reason why! Here is the first one... Outdoor learning or air-conditioned classroom? #PrimaryRocks
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
5 minutes! Get your drinks ready for #PrimaryRocks!
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Primary Rocks Edchat @primaryrocks.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
10 minutes to go! Join us by searching #PrimaryRocks from 8pm (And tell a friend!)
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Graham Andre @grahamandre.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Well its only fair we have a pre #PrimaryRocks question then! only one of these bands ever became famous, which one are you choosing?
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Tim Clarke @timjumpclarke.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
📢 5 weeks until free online #Primary #AI staff meetings 🗓️ 20 May and 22 May 🕛 3.45 pm ✔️ Policy ✔️ Case Studies ✔️ Demos 👍🏾 please share @collegeofteaching.bsky.social @ofstednews.bsky.social @primaryrocks.bsky.social @microsoftedu.bsky.social @penfoldno1.bsky.social
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Tim Clarke @timjumpclarke.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
📢 New #Primary #AI case study. Using @microsoftedu.bsky.social @microsoft-copilot.bsky.social to create a specific Agent to help teachers assess pieces of writing. (Early days - but the process explained). 🔗 sway.cloud.microsoft/CB6EKBdWFrj5... @penfoldno1.bsky.social @primaryrocks.bsky.social
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Cornerstone CE Primary: Case Study
To support staff as an assessment partner, by providing quick, detailed and specified feedback about a learner’s piece of writing.
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