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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Geography is fabulous 🌍🌀🌊 Schools are closed but I can't keep away from some Geography. it is Tuesday after all! Stunning views along River Lagan today in the calmness of the storm wind trough. So glad I live here. #GeographyTeacher #Geography #StormChandra #Belfast

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

New board. Study Skills are a major area of focus in my department. New boards throughout all rooms highlight key strategies that we have adopted and incorporate examples of these strategies in action by pupils. 🌍 #Geographyteacher #StudySkills

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

What is the weather like today? KS3 focused on weather description and measurement this week. To help we used the classroom window and labelled it to describe what was happening ⛅️🌈⚡️❄️🌨💧🌩🌀 #Geographyteacher

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Chartered College of Teaching @collegeofteaching.bsky.social · 30/12/2025

🏆 Recognise exceptional teaching expertise! Fellowship is an opportunity to amplify influence, collaborate with committed professionals, and shape educational policy. Know someone who deserves this recognition? Deadline: 5th February Nominate now: chartered.pulse.ly/ppw3evr73v

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Today the kids got three Geography lessons- fold mountains, permafrost and glaciation.... holidays are a bit different when mum is a #Geographyteacher 🌎

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

First Christmas time in our new home started today with a wreath making workshop at #Ulidia with @OneSmallSeed_NI #localbusiness #communitysupport #ulidian #bettertogether

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Too much time on my hands.. Enjoying playing with Chat GPT and Iceland photos 🇮🇸 #Gullfoss

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News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

NEW: Hurricane Melissa is now making landfall in Jamaica. This is the terrifying sight at Treasure Beach on the island right now; somehow the camera still working. I have never heard wind like it.

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

🌍 @The_GA Northern Ireland Branch. ONLINE EVENT Mallorca: Recent strategies to address impacts of mass tourism 📅 4th November ⏰️ 6pm #Geographyteacher #CCEA #Geography www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/mallorca-r...

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Mallorca: Recent strategies to address impacts of mass tourism

Dr Marc Morell, Social Anthropology, Universitat de les Illes Balears.

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

Great to see two local Integrated schools highlighted in Down Recorder this week. Leading the way with kindness, excellence and community spirit. #IntegratedEducation #BetterTogether

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Flight to Iceland provided an opportunity to enjoy the latest @collegeofteaching.bsky.social Impact. Really enjoyed this issue. Lots to consider. Delighted to see inclusion at the heart of curriculum, where it belongs.

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🌎Geographical Association Northern Ireland Branch 🌎Hybrid Lecture 📆 21st October 📍 QUB Geography and Online Sylvia Knight (RMetS) will be speaking on 'El Nino Southern Oscillation & Associated Changes to Global Weather' REGISTER HERE- www.eventbrite.com/cc/as-a2-geo... #GeographyTeacher

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AS & A2 Geography Talks - 2025/26

The Belfast Branch of the Geographical Association has organised a series of talks for school pupils and their teachers to support the delivery of CCEA's AS and A2 specification. These talks take pla...

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

Positive day advocating for #IntegratedEducation today at UUP conference representing @iefni.bsky.social and @integratedalumni.bsky.social Lots of impactful conversations and laughs were had

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Delighted that we could overcome the challenges facing many centers in Northern Ireland to begin our journey as a @dofe.org DLC for the benefit of the students

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

Fabulous day advocating for Integration today at @sdlp.bsky.social conference with @peterosborne.bsky.social representing the @iefni.bsky.social and @integratedalumni.bsky.social. Lots of powerful conversations and laughs were had.

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🌎Geography- Hybrid Event🌎 GA LECTURE SERIES! The first lecture in our AS/A2 Series is ‘Belfast: Insights on the Geography of the City's Ethnic Diversity’. 🗓️ Tuesday 7th October, 2025 ⏰ 6pm 📍 Elmwood Building, QUB or online www.eventbrite.com/cc/as-a2-geo...

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AS & A2 Geography Talks - 2025/26

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

When you are reading the latest Geography Association magazine and spot @alisonpeacock.bsky.social!

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Looking forward to discussing the impact that @collegeofteaching.bsky.social has had on my career with Elaine Scott and @lauramcaleer.bsky.social next weekend at @womenednireland.bsky.social unConference in @ulsteruni.bsky.social. The keynote from @alisonpeacock.bsky.social will be inspiring ✨💜

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Looking forward to @womenednw.bsky.social unConference next weekend. Super proud to be proud of the network lead team who have worked hard to create a programme for educationalists from all sectors, phases in Northern Ireland.

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Integrated AlumNI @integratedalumni.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Integrated AlumNI would like to thank Fleur Anderson MP for the support given to integrated education during her time as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. We wish Fleur Anderson every success in her next role.

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Integrated Education and EVAWG "Are vital steps towards a more equitable future for everyone" Thank you @fleuranderson.bsky.social for your support. Wishing you well. 👏✨

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The feeling you get when you have influenced government policy. CCT study is now being funded in NI 💜✨ @hilljackie10.bsky.social, @collegeofteaching.bsky.social, @alisonpeacock.bsky.social

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

High Court Rules Department of Education in breach of the Integrated Education Act (2022) The initial Department of Education strategy for Integrated Education has been declared unlawful in the High Court. Read more here: www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/02/d...

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Integrated Education Fund @iefni.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

The Integrated Education Fund (IEF) notes the Minister for Education’s Position Paper on ‘reasonable numbers’ of Protestant and Catholic children in Integrated schools and the general principle contained within. Read statement in full on our website here: www.ief.org.uk/2025/09/04/i...

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

'Department of Education of Northern Ireland has been found to be in breach of the Integrated Education Act (2022)'. 😐

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

A past pupil who left 7 years ago, a member of staff from 20 years ago (even before my days!) and me just happened to pass each other at the same moment. We spent ages sharing memories of our shared place and caught up with recent updates. Ulidia Integrated college is our shared connection. ✨

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 24/08/2025

Flying the flag today with @iefni.bsky.social at the Belfast Mela 🌍✨

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 16/08/2025

Sunset on Strangford Lough at Whiterock this evening with @cmogeography.bsky.social

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Belfast was looking good last night from the Grand Central while catching up with @cmogeography.bsky.social

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

That was a lovely day celebrating the end of the DLC paperwork mountain. Met some fabulous educationalists from across Northern Ireland. The best part of the day was that NICIE were there to enjoy the day with. @dukeofedwards.bsky.social #DofE ##Bettertogether #IntegratedEducation

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

✨️31% of parents would prefer their child attended an Integrated school in Northern Ireland, yet only 8% of school places are currently in Integrated schools✨️ THIS IS JUST NOT GOOD ENOUGH #IntegratedEducation #Bettertogether ni4kids.com/surveys-reve...

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Surveys Reveal Clear Unmet Demand for Integrated Education - ni4kids

The measurement of demand for Integrated Education is now a legal requirement of the Integrated Education Act (2022).

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

It took me a year to put together our bespoke system, which was launched in August 2024. One year in, and I am delighted with how it's going, but more importantly, the student feedback is positive. www.instagram.com/reel/DNAz0vp...

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

Had a fun day flying the flag at East Belfast Festival today. Lots of positive conversations and community engagement with @iefni.bsky.social ✨️

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

This is why @collegeofteaching.bsky.social is so important. Thank you @alisonpeacock.bsky.social for advocating for us all. 👏✨️

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 27/07/2025

Last time we were there, this time we are here ⚽️

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Alison Peacock @alisonpeacock.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

This is brilliant news for the teaching profession!

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

Every summer, I take my mum on a day out to Broughshane and take a photo of my two children at the same place. This photo sits on my desk until the next summer when a new one is taken....photo number 10!

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Yamina B @msybibi.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

It was honestly so love to meet you Sandra. Thank you so much for joining us in London. Look forward to seeing you all in Belfast soon! 💜💜

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

It was great to attend @womened.bsky.social 10 year celebrations with @hilljackie10.bsky.social today in London. Thank you to the London team for such a warm welcome! 💜 @msybibi.bsky.social @juliestewart.bsky.social @christallaj.bsky.social

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

The first session today was focused on inclusion. Alternative Provision was reframed; Appropriate Provision. Both challenges and excellent examples of solutions were discussed. Thank you, @keziah70.bsky.social 👏

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Interesting session from Robin Macphearson yesterday at @educationfest.bsky.social about 'HEAL' careers. I learnt a lot and saw some answers that I had been looking for!

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Sandra Patterson @sandyzpatterson.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

@educationfest.bsky.social was brought to a close with a hilarious session by @lennyhenryofficial.bsky.social. I just wish that I got his 'you must Integrate' set on video!! #IntegratedEducation

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