English teacher. Books, literature, literacy, art. Chocolate.
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27 Sep 2023
When you finish a marathon you can achieve anything in life.
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28 Sep 2023
12 bookshops across the country have been longlisted for the ‘An Post Bookshop of the Year’.
This category acknowledges the significant role played by independent bookshops and local branches in helping their local communities to find and savour the titles of their choice.
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Kate Smith retweeted
10 Sep 2023
In the middle of the way
under the wet of late September..
Rain-logged berries and stones
Are rained upon, acorns
shine from grassy verges..
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Kate Smith retweeted
23 Aug 2023
🔹SAVE THE DATE
Conference 2023- for Teachers of English.
Filled with inspirational sessions and incredible speakers!
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Kate Smith retweeted
23 Aug 2023
🚨 Competition 🎉
I have a copy of The researchEd Guide to Cognitive Science to give away - it is not published officially until September 1st.
To enter simply retweet this tweet & a winner will be selected at random. Open to all around the world! 🌍📚🧠 Good luck ☺️👏
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10 Jul 2023
I’m a psychologist with a history of anxiety. Treating it as a permanent problem might make young people feel worse theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Kate Smith retweeted
6 Jul 2023
#Trainspotting is 30 years old today. I maybe should say that it seems like yesterday and where has all gone. But no. The truth is it feels ages ago, not just a different era but a different life lived by another person.
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Kate Smith retweeted
26 Jun 2023
Spike Island is Ireland's historic Island, worthy of UNESCO recognition.
Yet most people don't know its rich history, or global significance.
Here are 17 short tweets that explain why Ireland's Alcatraz will be known everywhere as a true world wonder... (1)
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18 Jun 2023
The Guardian view on nonfiction by women: so much buried treasure theguardian.com/commentisfre…
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Kate Smith retweeted
14 Jun 2023
Still not over this Old English word, which feels like an entire philosophy in itself. From dūst (“dust”) sċēawung (“inspection, contemplation”).
I wrote a piece about it for @GuernicaMag last year ✨
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Kate Smith retweeted
12 Jun 2023
The Circus & the Elephant in the Room – My Thoughts on Leaving Cert Reform @humphreyjones tinyurl.com/4khesdam
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Kate Smith retweeted
25 May 2023
Perfect Japanese word: Komorebi - to describe the dance of sunlight filtered through tree leaves.
(Words may not create feelings but they certainly help us to notice them...).
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Kate Smith retweeted
24 May 2023
Portrait of singer, musician and actress Tina Turner (1969) by J. Robinson #WomensArt RIP
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Kate Smith retweeted
24 May 2023
I've never seen this before. It's a work of genius.
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Gardaí are seeking the public's help in tracing 16-year-old Briain Holmes who is missing from Kildare town. He was last seen in Co Clare yesterday. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kildare Garda Station on 045 527 737 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.
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Kate Smith retweeted
4 May 2023
(New). A report on last night's English Meet @sccdublin including presentation slides.
juliangirdham.com/blog/repor…
#edchatie
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Kate Smith retweeted
3 May 2023
Thread this evening on #englishmeet @sccdublin, as English teachers gather to share their ideas and productive practice. #edchatie
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Kate Smith retweeted
25 Apr 2023
We're delighted to publish our 2nd interim report. This draws on the views of students, teachers, principals & parents. A big thanks to all those taking part. Looking forward to hearing your views in the next phase of the study. Report available here: tinyurl.com/297p7fpx
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