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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jul 28

But, this reminder is key:

When engaging in my other pursuits, '[I' m] not part of the body of a school, not truly under its skin'.

When I am 'under its skin', I know that's when I have true impact.

This blog helps me to remember that. Thank you @clairestoneman.bsky.social.

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jul 28

One of my favour bloggers, and this is a cracking one @clairestoneman.bsky.social.

As someone who has attempted to be a voice at the table: spoken at conferences, written a book, whilst working in a school full time, it's hard. And frankly, I can't do it all, anymore. My voice is quieter.

Claire Stoneman @clairestoneman.bsky.social · Jul 28

Oh blimey, I've caved and started a S*bstack! You can find my first post in the link below ⬇️

On the importance of teacher voices: Ultreia

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 30

Be like @laurenteacheng.bsky.social.

Pre-order Leading Secondary English today for 30% off.

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/leading-s...

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 30

Thank you, Lauren! 🙂

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Lauren Hitchman @laurenteacheng.bsky.social · Jun 30

Arriving on Blue.Sky with all the gear and no idea but I just pre-ordered @haledonal.bsky.social 's Leading Secondary English and that seems like something to celebrate #cpd #leadership #secondaryenglish

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 30

for pleasure.

Evidence-Based Pedagogical Approaches – Research-driven techniques to enhance literacy teaching.

The TAL Literacy Toolkit – Exclusive resources to streamline and strengthen literacy initiatives.

Sign up today! @litdrive.bsky.social @teamenglish1.bsky.social 💜🌟

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 30

The session will focus on:

Wave 1, 2 & 3 Literacy Support – Structured interventions tailored to different student needs.

Phonics Programme Implementation – Effective methods to embed phonics across key stages

Building a Reading Culture – Practical ways to engage students and staff in reading

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚨Interested on how we developed our Literacy Strategy and the famous @TrinityAcademyL's Literacy Toolkit?

@trinity_mat is offering an opportunity to to come to TAL for a professional visit morning on 16 October to hear all about it!

www.trinitymat.org/professional...

Professional Visits - TrinityMAT

www.trinitymat.org

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 27

doesn't fit with my normal way of being.

I wouldn't normally post something like this, but I suppose it makes it more real for me. I share lots online, so it makes sense to share this. It might feel disingenuous not to.

Slowing down isn't easy for me, but that I must! 3

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 27

progression, and I am now on treatment via immunosuppression.

The most challenging thing is the fatigue. I suppose I'd always taken it for granted that I can take stairs two at a time, bounce around a room. But, at the moment, I can't. Mentally, that's hard to accept. It ... 2

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 27

PERSONAL POST:

I've had a challenging few months in terms of my health. What started as a viral illness, triggering a drooping eye lid... has led to a diagnosis of a rare (especially for someone my age) autoimmune disease: myasthenia gravis.

There are early signs of ... 1

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 26

🙏🙏🙏

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Gaurav Sharma Dubay @gauravdubay.bsky.social · Jun 26

This is 🔥

Definitely worth the buy

Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 26

If you want to pre-order Leading Secondary English with @bloomsburyed.bsky.social, you can get 30% off until 11 July.

Don't wait! 🙏🙏🙏

As a first-time author, pre-orders make a huge difference! @litdrive.bsky.social

#EduSky #EdUK #TeamEnglish

Link to where you can pre-order below:

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 26

www.bloomsbury.com/uk/leading-s...

Leading Secondary English

Unlock the secrets to developing an expert English department with Leading Secondary English.Written in an accessible, conversational tone, and providing real-l…

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 26

If you want to pre-order Leading Secondary English with @bloomsburyed.bsky.social, you can get 30% off until 11 July.

Don't wait! 🙏🙏🙏

As a first-time author, pre-orders make a huge difference! @litdrive.bsky.social

#EduSky #EdUK #TeamEnglish

Link to where you can pre-order below:

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jun 9

It's starting to feel a little bit more real now...

Cover inspired by @TrinityAcademyL's colours! 💜🌟

Published by @bloomsburyed.bsky.social.

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Apr 19

Thank you very much!

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Athro Saesneg @athrosaesneg.bsky.social · Mar 30

Brilliant day yesterday @litdrive.bsky.social conference. Huge thanks to @nikkicarlin1.bsky.social for organising and such a brilliant range of speakers. Highlights included @xris32.bsky.social and @haledonal.bsky.social Also loved having the opportunity to present on #LiteraryLenses

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Mar 28

The online CPD from spectacular experts / speakers was something I craved, needed. I was genuinely inspired. So, I am honoured to speak tomorrow.

I will be talking about how Curriculum, Pedagogy + Assessment interconnect in English. (Session 5, Room 225) /3

#LitdriveCPD25

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Mar 28

last year, I agreed to speak at #LitdriveCPD25 this year (my only event).

When I first got properly involved with #edutwitter in November '20, in the midst of a pandemic, where I was seeking to join a community ... @litdrive.bsky.social was something I was in awe of. /2

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Mar 28

Due to personal circumstances, I have had to turn down opportunities to speak at conferences, deliver webinars or write articles this academic year. I deliberately did not book anything in / have been much quieter on SM ... but when @litdrive.bsky.social's conference got postponed /1

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Joanna Kolota @joannakolota.bsky.social · Mar 12

Great to meet Melissa Lambert today at Trinity Academy Leeds!
We connected over our shared passion for #multilingual learners, exchanging ideas & strategies to better support our students.

Huge thanks to the phenomenal
@haledonal.bsky.social , Lucy Bisset & Adam Levick for sharing their expertise!

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Feb 18

Absolutely delighted to be speaking about curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, and how they interconnect in English.

Pop along to Room 225 in Session 4 to come and listen!

#LitDriveCPD25 @litdrive.bsky.social

Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · Feb 18

🗓️ #LitdriveCPD25 🗓️

We are thrilled to share that Donal Hale will be speaking at our National Conference #LitdriveCPD25 in March!
🐝

Who are you coming along with? We would love to hear from you!

Tickets here: https://buff.ly/3XNnlI7

#LitdriveCPD #TeamEnglish

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Litdrive @litdrive.bsky.social · Feb 18

🗓️ #LitdriveCPD25 🗓️

We are thrilled to share that Donal Hale will be speaking at our National Conference #LitdriveCPD25 in March!
🐝

Who are you coming along with? We would love to hear from you!

Tickets here: https://buff.ly/3XNnlI7

#LitdriveCPD #TeamEnglish

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Donal Hale @haledonal.bsky.social · Jan 17

It was a pleasure to sit down to record this podcast for @trinity_mat's Sparke Sounds.

I discuss my career and journey to leadership, including the best decision of my career: becoming CL, English @TrinityAcademyL.

Give it a listen!

open.spotify.com/episode/0rV6...

Donal Hale

Sparke Sounds · Episode

open.spotify.com

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