Now retired science teacher and school leader, after 31 years I decided to hang up my chisel point. Grandad, father, husband, cyclist, birdwatcher, foodie and baker. Still interested in all things education especially research informed practicehttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mutvvzpiss26“and they’re climbing the Stairway to Heaven”06 Sep 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutvvzpiss26https://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mutu5llg7c2b#treesoftheday Circus, Bath06 Sep 2026 11:08 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mutu5llg7c2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mujr3gsnkc2yIt was good this morning, to see largely the new starters off for their first day at "big school." Always an exciting time for children; they don't know how this year is going to be changed, the policy differences from last term, the different specs, protocols and strategies, it's all new for them.02 Sep 2026 10:47 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujr3gsnkc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mujquubtgc2yI enjoyed these 2 blog posts (with more to come.) I recognised much of the history and opinions and it was good to see it described and analysed so well. As a HoD and Senior leader through this period, it aligns with my own experiences. Thank you Mark @ensermark.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]02 Sep 2026 10:43 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mujquubtgc2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mugskhr7uk2xTo all the teachers, students and pupils returning to school today my sincere best wishes and have a great year.01 Sep 2026 06:35 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugskhr7uk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mufpixmgzk2nTonight's moon. Hand held photo.31 Aug 2026 20:08 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufpixmgzk2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mufnkgtec224Good to see our local reservoir/nature reserve had filled with water after the recent rain. Still early for the migrant water fowl to be there but an active pair of grebes were out fishing the anglers in a competition. A good view of a buzzard and a kestrel. Lots of dragonflies too.31 Aug 2026 19:33 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufnkgtec224https://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mufirt7yrc2jThings that were but are no longer. The mad geography of Robin Hood Prince of Thieves.31 Aug 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufirt7yrc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mudcqw4mqk2bI must not stay up to watch the Godfather, I must not stay up to watch the Godfather, I must not stay up to watch the Godfather, I must not stay up to watch the Godfather, I must not stay up to watch the Godfather, I must not stay up to watch the Godfather,.........30 Aug 2026 21:15 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mudcqw4mqk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mud3uee5es2aI wonder what the rest of the MTBers make of Tom Pidcock. He doesn't ride the series so has no ranking and has to start the Olympic course world Championships, at the back. He then rides through the field and goes on to win by 20s. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/articles/c20vnvdd7e7o30 Aug 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mud3uee5es2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mucyzm2iik2kPublic Libraries are brilliant. Here’s me reading the New Yorker on my iPad, for free!!! Support your local library.30 Aug 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucyzm2iik2khttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mucyzm2iik2kPublic Libraries are brilliant. Here’s me reading the New Yorker on my iPad, for free!!! Support your local library.30 Aug 2026 18:20 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucyzm2iik2khttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mucyhq2ylc2aMy attempt at @nigella.bsky.social's easy fruit tart. It looked so good we had to try it before I could take a photo!!! Note to self; check your shopping basket before you get home, I'm guessing it doesn't work with garlic and chive cream cheese. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Aug 2026 18:10 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucyhq2ylc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mucjeyz6h22hThe chariot race in the 1959 film Ben Hur is still one of cinemas greatest, most visceral action scenes to this day. Fact.30 Aug 2026 13:40 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mucjeyz6h22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mu7hpesg5s24I enjoyed this balanced post from @alexjquigley.bsky.social . I'd not heard the wave analogy. It needs a second read later in the day but definitely adds to the debate some of us are having both internally and externally about the direction of education. [contains quote post or other embedded content]29 Aug 2026 08:33 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu7hpesg5s24https://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mu6ekkl6bc2xI missed the usual Friday post along to #TOTP. Where were you @drwilkinsonsci.bsky.social My favourite fact I discovered this evening. Who was David Essex's understudy when he was in Evita? (those who know me may know my OH is a huge David fan, sharing a birth date) Google is for noodles.28 Aug 2026 22:03 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6ekkl6bc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mu2qiiaow22uWeather up date: it is now the sort of rain that shows up when your down pipe is blocked and that will absolutely soak your through when you go to unblock it. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Aug 2026 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2qiiaow22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mu2qb42yac22I repost this thread, hoping that it is not an AI satellite image, but with no way of checking it at the moment. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Aug 2026 11:22 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2qb42yac22https://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mu2l5akiuc2lIt smells lovely...what's that word.....😂 [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Aug 2026 09:51 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2l5akiuc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mu2l3bjnsc2lWeather up date. It is no longer spitting it is coming down in stair rods. [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 Aug 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2l3bjnsc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mu2kuio6d22lOh just got back from the shops. That Peter Kay rain sketch https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=149169208754821927 Aug 2026 09:46 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2kuio6d22lhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mu2k6f25wc24I'm going outside to look at the rain. It is still a novelty to me.27 Aug 2026 09:33 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2k6f25wc24https://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mtwtlqr4fk2fok everyone, before you go to bed tonight you have to listen to this. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Aug 2026 22:11 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwtlqr4fk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mtwpzpyvas26This is probably all that needs to be said about Dolly Parton, in her own words. She was the best of people. Rest in peace. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Aug 2026 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwpzpyvas26https://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mtwpd3a5bs2gJust going to have to organise my "Costco cupboard" [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Aug 2026 20:55 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwpd3a5bs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mtwemwlm422fWhat?? None of my followers have an opinion on Duolingo..surely not. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Aug 2026 17:43 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwemwlm422fhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mtwdkknhbs23This is next, rereading these as an adult after about 40 years gives a very different view. Like all great novels they work at different levels. (love these 70s covers) [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Aug 2026 17:24 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwdkknhbs23https://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mtwcjmibek2lI was given this as a Christmas present and have only just read it. If I had been on a pool-side holiday it would be perfect. Just the sort of light novel you need for a holiday.25 Aug 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtwcjmibek2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/agittner.bsky.social/post/3mtvl7xvuu22wDoing battle with the traffic In Holmfirth this morning. It will be nice when it’s finished. 🚴🏼‍♀️🚗🚐🚒🚛🚜🚌🚑🚴🏼‍♀️🚦25 Aug 2026 10:09 +0000at://did:plc:qach3gdf2ppblhm2l6l35uvf/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtvl7xvuu22w