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@LindaBrownlow1
Linda Brownlow
1 year
After 43 years in education from a primary teacher in West Dunbartonshire to Head of the Strathclyde Institute of Education , it’s time to check out. I’ve been so fortunate to meet some fabulous people and visit some amazing places but I’m looking forward to whatever comes next!
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
When the primary and secondary cohorts of #StrathPGDE both give their tutors a standing ovation, you know that you have an outstanding team of staff. Thanks to each and every one of you! @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
'Tis the night before placement And all round the land All that students can think of Is what they have planned Good luck to all of our #StrathPGDE students starting first placement tomorrow. Work hard, learn lots and enjoy every minute!
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Fab early birthday present made specially by Martyn and David, my lovely Tech Ed staff. Wish I could say it was 10 years early but hey ho, it’s only a number!
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Delighted to officially welcome our #StrathPGDE students today in my new role as Head of School.
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Linda Brownlow
2 years
I have done absolutely no work over the holiday weekend. Yes, the long β€˜to do’ list is still there but I feel much more ready to tackle it. Self-care is important! #practisewhatyoupreach
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Good luck to all of our #StrathPGDE students, beginning Block One of the final placement tomorrow. This time last year, many of you hadn't even had an interview yet. Fastest year of your life?
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Good luck to all of our former Strathclyde students - whether you are starting your NQT year, a new job or another year in your current school!
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Saddened by the passing of a good friend, exceptional colleague and an inspiration to many of Scotland’s English teachers. Hugh Gallagher will be very sadly missed by many.
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
So grateful to our Pricipal for continuing our Friday rest days while we’re in this situation. Putting the health and wellbeing of staff and students right at the forefront of what we do @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Proud mammy moment.
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
This is my other job. It gives me the chance to meet fabulous people like this young man. I’m proud to call him a friend.
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Delighted to have moved up two places to 4th in the UK. A great place to work and study! #StrathEDU #StrathLife
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Raising a glass to all of our #StrathPGDE students @StrathEDU having their closing ceremonies today. Well done to you all!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Good luck to all of our #StrathPGDE and #StrathBA students starting out on the next stage of their career this week. You’ll be great!
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Bumped into this man today!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
When the baby girl has a wee op and you need to stop her licking her stitches - an Asda five pack of baby gros is the answer ❀️
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Looking forward to our #StrathPGDE closing ceremonies tomorrow. Rather than walking across the stage of the Royal Concert Hall, it will be via Zoom. Still a real celebration of the year though! @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Got an important online meeting so have just sprayed perfume. Is it just me or do others do the same?
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Good luck to our #StrathBA and #StrathPGDE students who take the next big step in their teaching careers this week. We're proud of you all. Do well - and enjoy every minute!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
The loch today. Freezing but beautiful!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Picked up my branded face masks today. Free to all staff and students.
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Linda Brownlow
2 years
Great excitement today as our @StrathEDU @UniStrathclyde students learned what local authorities they will join in August. Go out and make us - and yourselves - proud!
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Congratulations to our very own @Jackie8Marshall on achieving her M.Ed in Education Studies- with distinction no less! Celebration cake by our very own Master baker @imphysed . @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Another busy day of preparations for our new PGDE cohort who are joining us @UniStrathclyde on 19 August. We look forward to working with you all! #StrathPGDE
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
A new addition to the family.
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Ready to welcome the next generation of teachers #StrathPGDE ⁦ @UniStrathclyde ⁩
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
The lovely sound of a whole staff room cheering when your student goes in after a very successful tutor visit. Yet another really supportive school! #StrathPGDE
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Vaccine done βœ”οΈ Sun out βœ”οΈ It’s been a good day! β˜€οΈ
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Today will feel like Christmas Eve for our #StrathPGDE students! I hope tomorrow is very special, and that the coming weeks are everything you hope they’ll be. Watch, listen, ask questions, contribute to your school and learn lots. You’ll be great!
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Good luck to #StrathPGDE starting placement tomorrow. Just think how far you’ve come since August. One more step!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Good luck to all of our #StrathBA and #StrathPGDE students heading to placement tomorrow- one more step. Learn lots, and enjoy every minute! Thank you to our school partners for your continuing support @StrathEDU @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Reading so many positive comments from #StrathPGDE students about placement day 1 - welcoming schools, great mentors and all looking forward to the rest of placement. Thank you to our colleagues in schools across the country for your support. Working together in partnership!
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Sometimes you just have to stop and be grateful to live in such a beautiful place!
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
⁦ @StrathEDU ⁩ ⁦ @UniStrathclyde ⁩ we’re waiting for you!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Thank you to @UniStrathclyde for our Friday rest days. Some weeks are harder than others, and I really appreciated it this week!
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Good luck to all of our #StrathPGDE students heading out to placement one tomorrow. Make the most of every single minute!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Congratulations to our #strathba year four students! Virtual graduation today but we hope to see you on campus for a formal event later in the year.
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Nobody does a pre-placement lunch like Team 10! #StrathPGDE Good luck to all of you on placement. Enjoy every minute.
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Strsthclyders at the GTCS awards dinner ⁦ @UniStrathclyde ⁩
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Linda Brownlow
11 months
On days like today, retirement feels like a very good decision ❀️
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Great to meet all of our #StrathPGDE students during my Head of School welcome today . We’re delighted that you’ve chosen to work with us on the next stage of your journey into teaching. Be assured that the School of Education @UniStrathclyde will support you all the way!
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
Good luck to #StrathPGDE as you head out on the first block of your final placement. One more step towards the best job in the world!
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Linda Brownlow
2 years
#StrathPGDE ⁦ @StrathEDU ⁩ ⁦ @UniStrathclyde ⁩, we’re waiting for you! Looking forward to today’s Closing Ceremonies.
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Good luck to #StrathPGDE secondary students heading to placement tomorrow- and thank you to our school and local authority partners for their support! One more step in the best career in the world.
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
After all the busyness of Christmas and New Year, it’s just lovely to remember that we have a full week of annual leave left. Thank you to @UniStrathclyde for those extra days. Much needed and much appreciated!
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
Good luck to all of our #StrathPGDE students on your first day of placement tomorrow. You'll be great!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Fresh air, beautiful scenery and a wee friend.
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Linda Brownlow
11 months
Two weeks into retirement and I’m spending the days visiting students on placement. It was always one of the best parts of my job and I’m so glad I can still do that as an Associate tutor!
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Linda Brownlow
2 years
Graduation day for our ⁦ @StrathEDU ⁩ students ⁦ @UniStrathclyde ⁩
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
So this officially opened today, right next door to our building. No excuses now......
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Why are you spending all your time on work stuff this morning, mum. Please play with me! πŸ™
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
Good luck to all of our #StrathPGDE students for the last block of placement. Believe in yourself, you’ve got this!
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Linda Brownlow
2 years
Such excitement in the air as our #StrathPGDE students learn where they are going for their first placement. Thank you to our partner local authorities and schools. Our students come to you ready to learn but also ready to contribute any way they can! @StrathEDU @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Happy first birthday to this wee beauty 🐢❀️
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Hope our #StrathPGDE students have enjoyed week one and are recharging this weekend. So many positive comments! Remember to take things one small step at a time and you’ll get there. @StrathEDU
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Wishing all @UniStrathclyde @StrathEDU students and staff a very happy and peaceful Christmas. It's been a very different first semester but I am so proud of the commitment and 'can do' attitude shown by everyone. Time for you all to rest, relax and refresh!
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Delighted to be welcoming Catriona Robb to the School of Education as a β€˜new’ member of staff, with a special focus on Children’s Mental Health. Such an important aspect of our work! @catmac705 @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Excited to be meeting prospective students for 2021-22. If you've applied for PGDE(P), we are interviewing throughout January, February and March. Don't worry if you haven't heard from us, we are working though the applications and will be in touch. @StrathEDU @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
So many positive comments from #StrathPGDE students as they finish this placement. Sincere thanks to all of our colleagues in schools across the country who have been so supportive!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
At the beginning of lockdown I forced myself to shut down my laptop at 5pm and leave the room I’m using as an office. I was asleep by 10pm and slept like a log. This past week had been exceptionally busy and I’ve worked on until late evening. I’ve tossed and turned every night!
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
When you are photobombed by your own marketing poster!
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
#strathPGDE , read this and try to follow the advice.
@jillberry102
Dr Jill Berry
6 years
In praise of sloth....β€œWe all need to spend a little bit of time each day, each week, each year engaging in doing nothing because that gives the body and brain the chance to heal, repair and do the maintenance." Neurobiologist & writer @DrJackLewis in @tes I'll take it.
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Privileged to have spent the last three days with colleagues from @UniStrathclyde and @Columba1400 in the beautiful setting of Dumfries House. Hard work but we’re excited about plans to develop a programme for our students. @JohnSwinney
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Why do I have to wear this stupid birthday hat? 😟
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Lots of excitement as our #StrathPGDE and #StrathBA students discover the local authorities where they’ll spend Induction year. Good luck to all of you! @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Well done to all of our #StrathBA year four students who have submitted their final ( and biggest) piece of work. Now relax and enjoy the sunshine!
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Good luck to our #StrathPGDE students on your final week on placement - almost there!
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
#StrathPGDE and #StrathBA , don’t ever forget this!
@SteeleThoughts
Danny Steele
7 years
When kids leave the class feeling better about themselves… their teacher understood that there is more to teaching than delivering instruction.
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Training course complete and a badge to prove it.
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Any primary teachers out there looking for a new challenge? We are offering a permanent Teaching Fellow post. Message me for more info or see Come and work with us at @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
#StrathPGDE this is important.
@MrPHardie
Mr P Hardie 🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ
5 years
Saturday sentiments... after a week of supporting our young learners - take time for you! Sometimes the scales tip & it’s easy to see things slide to the left. Create small moments & find ways to balance back out where you can. #selfcare #WorkLifeBalance #teacher #wellbeing
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Quinquennial review of @StrathEDU completed with some fabulous feedback. I am so proud of my team! @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
#StrathPGDE hope you’ve rested, relaxed and refreshed- and that you’re just as excited about week 2!
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Great to see so many of our #strathPGDE students at the #scottishlearningfestival today. I know you'll have gathered lots of bags, pens and post-its, but I hope you also attended some seminars and learned a lot too!
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
#StrathPGDE good luck tomorrow as you start your next placement. I saw this in a school last year and it seems apt. Believe in yourselves!
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Thinking of all of our students #StrathBA and #strathPGDE who will hardly be able to sleep tonight, just waiting for that LA allocation tomorrow!
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
She can tolerate the rain jacket but doesn’t fancy the hood much. Expression says it all!
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
Can I help you, mum?
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
I'm delighted that BA(Hons) Education and TESOL, iPGCE & BSc Education and Curricular Studies have been accredited, and that BACP, Supporting Teacher Learning & PGDE have been reaccredited. I'm so proud of the innovation, dedication, teamwork and leadership shown by my staff!
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Traditional graduation line up with some of the fabulous @StrathEDU team.
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Good luck to Team 10. This was our last celebration and it’s sad that we didn’t have another one at the end. Good luck- you’ll be great! Keep in touch πŸ₯‚ #StrathPGDE @UniStrathclyde
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
⁦ @ajcorrigan ⁩ ensuring that the School of Education makes its mark in London ⁦ @UniStrathclyde ⁩ #StrathPGDE #StrathBA
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Good luck to #strathPGDE on your very last placement day tomorrow. It’s great that on your last day in school you’ll know where you’re heading in August. One more step......
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
This lucky girl had a trip to the hairdresser today. She looks years younger. Am I envious? You bet I am!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Just chilling......
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
What’s a girl to do when it’s so hot? Get a paddling pool to match the cool tent, of course!
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Please play with me mum ❀️
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Good luck to all of our #StrathPGDE students heading out to placement schools this morning.
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
#StrathPGDE enjoy your final day of placement. No tears!!!
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
Promoting #StrathPGDE in Ontario.
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Delighted to meet our newest #StrathPGDE cohort this morning. Learn lots, be resilient and remember that work-life balance is so important. Most of all, have the confidence to be you!
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
Looking forward to our @StrathEDU @UniStrathclyde graduations today. What a lovely day to celebrate your achievements. Enjoy every minute - you deserve it!
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Linda Brownlow
2 years
Welcome to our new group of PGDE students who started with us at @StrathEDU @UniStrathclyde today. I know that this morning would have been full of anticipation and excitement! I'm looking forward to meeting you all on Friday.
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
Have spent the last 4 weeks in schools, meeting old friends and making new ones. Consistently hearing from students about the great support from our partner schools. Thank you from all of us! #StrathPGDE #StrathBA
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Linda Brownlow
6 years
Delighted to be sharing the stage with #StrathPGDE today- soon to be #StrathNQT @JBeckStrath
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Linda Brownlow
3 years
#StrathPGDE how can it be week three of placement already? Think how much you’ve learned from colleagues and pupils in your school. Keep watching, asking, listening and learning!
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Linda Brownlow
7 years
Good luck to all #StrathBA yr 4 students as you start your final placement tomorrow. Believe in yourselves - you have so much to offer!
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Linda Brownlow
4 years
Thinking about all of our students in schools this morning. Hope the nerves have subsided and that you're having a great day!
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University of Strathclyde
4 years
Good luck to all of our Strathclyders heading out to their school placements this week. Get ready for the best experience of your life! YOU. GOT. THIS. πŸ’›
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Linda Brownlow
5 years
I’m delighted that you are feeling so well supported. I promise that you can rely on support from School of Education staff @UniStrathclyde this year and throughout your career. Now make sure that you take time to relax over the weekend. Lots more to come next week! #StrathPGDE
@missfergprimary
Miss FπŸ¦‹
5 years
Completed the first official week of #StrathPGDE πŸ™‹πŸ»β€β™€οΈπŸ“š overwhelmed by the support from all of the staff at @UniStrathclyde πŸ’™ Feel like part of the family already!
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