Mark Bruce

This short film from the BBC which explores online bullying and the consequences for victims. It highlights the impact it can have for victims and the importance of getting help and talking to people- bbc.co.uk/teach/class-cl… #SaferInternetDay #OnlineBullying #TraumaInformed

chocolate, a smile and “enjoy your ride” I hope he finds out that his small act of kindness lasted all day and beyond. Thank you Sir.

We are waiting at temporary traffic lights on Pittington Road when a gentleman in a black BMW comes up behind us, so we wave him past to the red light. He winds down his window and beckons me forward, so I brace myself and edge up to the car, he presents me with a bar of

Ok so feedback on my LAST EVER inspection (without revealing anything I shouldn’t reveal). This was a one day ungraded inspection. This means that the powers that be have decided that 2 inspectors would come and be with us for a day and decide whether we remain a good school…

@Pigatron @TPExpressTrains Oh dear Phillybuster

Thanks @TPExpressTrains , for deciding mid-journey that Darlington and Durham aren’t stops on this (delayed) journey anymore. 👍🏼 👍🏼 👍🏼. Can’t wait to squeeze in the next already-loaded train from York (also late). Is the psychopath who made that decision that decision … ok?

Chair of Governors walked into their school for a meeting with the Head of the large secondary. In the Head’s office was a lad who’d arrived late. He was eating a bacon sandwich, had a cup of tea & was just taking a moment of calm reassurance before heading to class. True story

@AJBrownWriting @hexhamcourant @ForumBooks How exiting! Good luck!

3 weeks and counting... Huge thanks to the @hexhamcourant for this lovely piece. Book launch at the wonderful @ForumBooks 10/11/23, 4pm-5pm. hexham-courant.co.uk/news/23866870.…

@MrsBrownHT Oh steady Mrs Brown, don’t scare the children!

The highlight of my day has been bursting into full voice for the Pokémon theme tune during lunchtime Pokémon club! What a tune! A few of the students joined in too! 😊🎶

Thanks! Great shout out to amazing people @NAHEUK @prusapuk

A fantastic article. I agree with every single word. 'Many children have internalised the mistaken idea that good mental health means feeling good all the time. But discomfort is not a problem to be solved, it is a necessary part of life we must all learn to willingly endure.'

'So much wrong here… The total lack of support from the head and trust. Asking the person to resign. The media and social bullying by the parent. The media sensationalising. The destruction of a committed young teacher. All involved should be ashamed' schoolsweek.co.uk/backlash-over-…

📢 School leaders have voiced outrage after a primary teacher with an 'unblemished' career was brought before a misconduct hearing over an isolated glue gun incident schoolsweek.co.uk/backlash-over-…

@Laura_C_Coulton @RTMATmiddle @RTMAThigh That’s a lovely tribute Laura. Well done and thank you.

@RTMAThht @BoyesStores Mrs Bruce is very impressed and a little jealous!

Huge thank you to @BoyesStores for their incredibly kind donation of wool. Our young people took great pleasure in learning the art of crochet. These beautiful little masterpieces will make wonderful gifts for their family and friends. Well done everyone!

@RTMAThht What a great day!

Fantastic fundraising afternoon in support of our local defibrillator charity. Pupils learnt how to perform CPR, understand how to use our schools defibrillator and took pleasure in throwing wet sponges at Mr Walters & Mr Burns! Great effort everyone!

Great to see staff from RTMAT completing Total Warrior this weekend! Well done to all. #Wellbeing #fitness #thisisap #totalwarrior #teessidehospice #32fitness

The Y11 celebrations continue with a BBQ, shirt signing, just dance competition and an award ceremony. We are so proud of each and everyone of you! We are looking forward to seeing you all on results day!

This year’s Outstanding Achievement Award celebrates a pupil's exceptional academic achievement, a remarkable demonstration of kindness, significant contributions to our school's community and illustrates amazing progress in their personal development. Congratulations to Emilia!