My name's Brendan James Murray, and my book ‘The School’ (Picador Australia) is available now!
Melbourne, Victoria
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More (actual independent) experts yelling at politicians so they look sheepish and in trouble please.
Part 1 because of limits
Thrilled to be involved in the endorsement of Gabbie Stroud’s wonderful new novel, THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST @GJ_Stroud #writing #education #teaching #fiction #australianfiction #literature #school #primaryteaching
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Absolutely thrilled to announce my continued relationship with Pan Macmillan Australia - today I’ve signed a contract to write a book due for release in the second half of next year. More info to follow #writing #publishing #literature #australinliterature #prose #narrative
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I visited a class of second graders to teach them about poetry, and this is a poem one student wrote.
What is Life?
My name is Marisa.
Today I feel like a wealthy lioness prancing in the fields.
Sometimes I am a fox.
Sometimes I am a wolf.
But always I am loyal.
I ask the world, "What is life?"
And the answer is
a wealthy lioness prancing in the fields.
ALT What is Life? My name is Marisa. Today I feel like a wealthy lioness prancing in the fields. Sometimes I am a fox. Sometimes I am a wolf. But always I am loyal. I ask the world, "What is life?" And the answer is a wealthy lioness prancing in the fields.
Exciting announcement coming early next week… 📚 #books #writing #literature #stories #australianstories
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With media attention on the Frankston murders case to stop Denyer's future parole bids, my next talk on the case is on Monday 3 April at 7pm. Tickets are on sale now. Langwarrin Soccer Club - Lawton Reserve Barretts Road Langwarrin South, VIC 3911
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Posting with relevant peeps, shout out to @MRsalakas, @debsnet and @bjmurrayauthor, @JohnSafran, @grantdraws and @SpeakStandard @KazuoIshiguro1 for writing / editing / drawing my favourite books of 2022: stevenkolber.substack.com/p/…
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Teachers. First and foremost. Then nurses and cops. If you raise the pay of the first and second, they will get what they have always deserved. If you raise the pay of the third, you will get the cops we deserve. And yes, there are exceptions so for all great officers, thank you.
What is the greatest song ever written? I have conducted a rigorous study and can state objectively that it’s Echo Beach by Martha and the Muffins #music #bestsong #Songwriting
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In teaching, people often say, “If you live in [suburb], you’ll bump into your students all the time.” In fact, that can be a wonderful thing, as I’ve experienced a couple of times these holidays. #teaching
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The first 10,000 words: Writings on Education by a Teacher: A farewell to Alms stevenkolber.substack.com/p/…
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My first job upon arrival in the UK was a janitor. I’d say good morning & not receive a response. Today I’m an NHS psychiatrist & I said good morning to my colleague cleaning floors. The smile on his face was priceless. We each play an important role & must be respectful. – at Lewisham, London
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Just when it's time to knuckle down and write the next one, it's reviews like this that spur me on.
Hardly ever post selfies but here’s one. Twelve years ago, I did my first ever yard duty as a teacher on this oval. Now I’ve done my last (at this school) in the same spot. I’ve had an awesome time and learnt heaps from a crew of passionate, highly dedicated educators. #teaching
