Teaching Fellow at Edinburgh University and fan of pickleball @PickleballScot1. Previously Event Ops Manager for 2017 Badminton World Championships
Joined April 2009
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Our wonderful @UofGEstates team installed a special box and camera in the Gilbert Scott Tower to keep an eye on our resident UofG Peregrine Falcons. And they’ve managed to catch a glimpse of our wee fledgling. ❤️🦅
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What a fantastic day @MorayHouse Graduation @EdinburghUni Great to see the graduating cohort and their families, we managed to dodge most of the rain #EdBuddsForEver
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🎓Congratulations to all our graduates today!
We are so proud of your accomplishments and we are delighted to celebrate with you. Please remember to tag us in your graduation celebrations so we can share in your joy. We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Well done!
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What a night for Hillpark PE 😁 An award for Sport School of the Year! Thanks to all our amazing staff and pupils for making it possible 🥳 Ex pupil Erin Stewart was also an incredibly deserving winner of Young Volunteer of the Year 🙌🏻 #widerachievement #schoolofsport #GSawards22
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Strange how some ‘adults’ appear to feel threatened by this powerful, thoughtful, considered ‘user review’ of education. Dismissal of these insights are not just disrespectful but implies a lack of willingness to listen and learn…
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Fastest growing sport in USA, played on badminton size courts which every school and sports centre in Scotland has. Wonderfully addictive bat n (plastic) ball game and a great way to get into or out of racket sports. @PickleballScot1
Judy Murray brings 'pickleball' to Scotland... but what the heck is it? @PickleballScot1 scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/c…
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very pleased to be part of this expert group - before you issue physical activity or exercise guidance during COVID19 use this free checking service to ensure that your claims are evidence based @ActiveScotGov @Actify @PAHAScotland @UoE_PAHRC
Accurate, clear, consistent & best available evidence statements are needed for the public & professionals that promote materials to help people be active outside & at home.
New virtual network of experts to offer free “checking service” tinyurl.com/rmag892 @FosteratBristol
Sharon MacKechnie retweeted
Well!! ......"mandatory fitness mornings for schools"....... That's my 42 years in education well and truly up in smoke!!
Joe Wicks calls for schools to adopt mandatory fitness mornings once lockdown ends telegraph.co.uk/womens-sport…
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To the #teachers who are frantically preparing work for their students for the next few weeks/months. We have created some brand new #homestudy courses for students to work through independently or with their families at home. appsforgood.org/courses #BetterTogether
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Just a shout to all freelancers, self-employed, zero hours, small businesses - camera operators, broadcasters, journalists, make up artists, events/gig workers, arts, with cancellations it means no income. It’s only a tweet but sending solidarity, here if anyone wants to chat. – at London, England
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Some ways to help your local club in the short-term in the absence of match day revenue:
▪️Buy some merchandise
▪️Club TV subscription
▪️Participate in club lotteries
▪️Club sponsorship
▪️Buy a junior membership for your child
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Teaching Fellow in Physical Education opportunity @MorayHouse @UoE_ISPEHS for the 2020/2021 academic session. Open the link for further details and how to apply. Closing date 24th March 2020 ⚽️🎾🏀🏉🏑🤸♂️⛹🏾🏊🏽♂️ vacancies.ed.ac.uk/pls/coreh…
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BBC News - Why are Scottish councils closing their outdoor centres? bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-5…
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Thinking about a PhD? Come work with @beamingsimon and @Sparemu on this fully-funded opportunity!
Another exciting #studentship opportunity is now live on our our website! Click the link for more information👉bit.ly/2SlgeGh #phdlife #phdchat #PhD
Sharon MacKechnie retweeted
Making great progress on the Nat5 & Higher Physical Education app. Really excited about its potential impact on young people & teachers across Scotland. Out June 2020 #technology #changethegame #innovation ❤️PE
@SATPE1 @UniStrathclyde
@NewbattleCHSHT @UWSPE @MorayHouse @StirUni
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@MorayHouse working on CfE and building relationships through dance with Bob Sinclair @UoE_PE PECP1 @pedagogypaul @cs_nash @wtimmons
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Crisp and wintry out today! 🍂Remember if you’re thinking to join our MSc Outdoor Education, MSc Outdoor Environmental & Sustainability Education, or MSc Physical Activity for Health, we’re hosting an online info session on Weds.🍂 Register to join: 💻 edin.ac/2FZjn9g
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Inspirational from @SirensNetball
The fastest growing woman's sport in Scotland.
youtube.com/watch?v=A8ClJCoC…
@strathnetball @UniStrathclyde @StrathSport
