Richard McLaren
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rihari.bsky.social
Richard McLaren
@rihari.bsky.social
Teacher & Deputy Principal.
Mystic, Horde and Ravenclaw
Based in Whakatū | Nelson here in Aotearoa | New Zealand
#EduSky
He mihi nui ki a Paul! It was timely to do a simple reflection on OUR wellbeing. I love the way to consider the systems and environment as things we can't control but how can we influence them to improve our wellbeing? #thrivein2025
June 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM
This was a hard one to hear. The state of digital addiction in our young people, and our (my...) part in that. We've started a conversation in our whānau, and I think it's time for a wider one. Thanks for the prompt @digital_discipline #thrivein2025
June 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Great to hear from @sarajane.creative first off this morning. Incredible similarities between indigenous peoples of Te Moana-Nui-A-Kiwa and time for leaders in schools to embrace their vulnerabilities and appreciate culture strengthens connection! E lele le toloa 'ae ma'au i le vai #thrivein2025
June 12, 2025 at 7:06 AM
Investing some time in myself for the next couple of days at the Learning Network NZ #thrivein2025 conference. Excited to hear from the speakers and connect with other educators
June 11, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Recognising students wanting to make a difference in their school community is a favourite time of year!
#studentleadership
February 12, 2025 at 12:52 AM
And teaching is underway for 2025!
#tekuratamatāneowhakatū
February 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Maybe got myself something a bit special... Loving the #FFVII memories!
January 6, 2025 at 11:38 PM
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Be a critical consumer of curriculum. Nothing is one size fits all. And so much curriculum claims to be updated and never has been. It’s a billion dollar industry.
November 30, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Had our first band practice yesterday. Always forget just how great I go away from a jam feeling! 🎤
#singlikenooneislistening
November 30, 2024 at 9:03 AM
Post a perfect album from the 90s that isn't Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, or Alice in Chains.

Here's mine. First CD album bought, still singing the songs. Looking forward to Sydney in November '25
November 30, 2024 at 9:02 AM
Family night, be time for Wicked!
#defyinggravity 🟢
November 30, 2024 at 5:09 AM
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New to Bluesky? Check out my post on "Bluesky Starter Tips for Educators" including connecting with the EduSky community, following people, using Starter Packs, joining EduChats, adding custom feeds, refollowing Twitter friends, and more!
www.controlaltachieve.com/2024/11/blue...

#EduSky #EdTech
Bluesky Starter Tips for Educators
Social media always seems to be changing. Many tools have come and gone (I still remember with fondness my Google+ account) but many more ...
www.controlaltachieve.com
November 25, 2024 at 6:54 PM
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I was inspired to blog about @bsky.app and finally finished it. You may find it helpful? jcasatodd.com/getting-conn...

Shout out to @alicekeeler.com @karlymoura.com and @ericcurts.bsky.social and @debbieohi.com who have probably explained it better than I have. #EduSky
Getting Connected: Blue Sky Social
Twitter  was a wonderful place to make connections, learn new things, and spark imagination.  But over the past couple of years, teachers have left the platform in droves and many of us have been s…
jcasatodd.com
November 27, 2024 at 12:52 AM
10 days left with students before our summer break. Must be time to pick some books to read!
#teachinglife
November 27, 2024 at 7:54 PM
Hello #bluesky! Have to admit the blue colour scheme really does bring back memories :)

Here to learn, and chat, about #education
November 27, 2024 at 6:48 AM