James Eldon @EldonPrincipal Twitter profile

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

This is Mo. He arrived in Manchester in 2016 from Syria without his parents, speaking little English. His dream to be a pilot. By 2018 he was our Head Boy @MEAcad and he visited me today to tell me that in Sept he’s off to Uni to study aviation. Calls me his mentor. He’s my hero.

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James Eldon

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4 years

THIS is how you say goodbye to the children who are temporarily not in your school. You show your appreciation and treat them like superstars. This is the @McrAcademy way. Keep making magic everyone until we reunite. @UnitedLearning

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

Imagine a school where standards have collapsed, behaviour is unsafe and staff morale is zero. For the good of the children, leadership is removed and interim leaders are brought in. Then there’s a staff meeting where the new leadership is announced and it’s the previous head.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Sir are we closing? No. Sir is there a message on Facebook from you saying the school’s shutting? No, not on Facebook. Sir is there a Y7 pupil in reception with Coronavirus? No, he’s going to the dentist. Sir, do you speak to Boris Johnson about shutting the school? And repeat.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

1 year

Year 10 break duty and the football goes over the high fence into the park. A lovely elderly lady is walking past and offers to throw the ball over but says she’s not much of an athlete. Her first two throws miss & the tension is high. The boys begin to cheer her every throw.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

Y10 pupil at lunch ‘you sorted the school out yet Sir?’. Me: ‘Not quite! Do you think it’s improving?’ Pupil: ‘Definitely.... Don’t get smug though’. #lifecoaching

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

The Headteacher of my children’s school has written to parents to say she is leaving this year, after a very dispiriting inspection. She has completely transformed the school & its outcomes in 4 years. A brilliant Head.Fellow parents asking me what they can do. Talent lost. Rage.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

1 year

After 5 misses the tension is unbearable and I am riddled with guilt - although the boys are offering the sort of energy which fans use to win penalty shoot outs. Hamza shouts ‘go on Miss, believe in yourself’. The final throw arcs up … hits the fence. The boys applaud. Lovely.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

After GCSE Chemistry. Student looked flat. I ask ’how did it go?’. He mumbled ‘it was tough’. His friend cane over and put his arm around him. I think ‘what a nice friend’. But the friend then says ‘mate, thank you for lowering the grade boundaries’. Everyone fell about.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

I want to pay tribute to the brave staff who stood by me on lunch duties today. Bitter wind & hail stones like acidic popping candy bouncing off your face. We stood, we shivered, we marvelled at how teenagers were oblivious to the storm & we whooped a victorious cheer on the bell

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Today is the anniversary of schools shutting for the first lockdown. What the education sector learnt, delivered, improved, innovated, collaborated & coped with during the last 12 months is extraordinary. To colleagues who walked this year with me, you’ve been extraordinary.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Would it have cost that much more to add 2 more drops of test liquid to the Lateral Flow Test capsules? So many times I tip up the test tube and there’s nothing there. Vanished. Dried up. Gone. Flow Rage.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

The Prime Minister: there will be sacrifices over the next few months. Teachers looking at the first wet break of the academic year: we know.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

6 months

Really proud to explain to the Prince of Wales the @McrAcademy story and our commitment to his work in the community. Real ambition and dedication in the room. It was great to explain our journey and how amazing our students are. Moss Side Magic! @UnitedLearning

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

My son got his GCSEs today and smashed it. And I can’t keep it together and am welling up at every photo memory that is popping up. His school was transformed by a superb head and inspiring teachers. What the day job is all about. I hope we can make every family feel this proud.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

I know these tweets can be annoying but in this case I don’t care. Our students, staff, community & Trust have worked so hard to achieve this improvement, against the backdrop of the past few years. Our families now have the Good local school they deserve.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Loading up the van - the generosity of donations is amazing. Moss Side delivering Manchester Magic inspired by @MarcusRashford Our prefects organised the collection and are now providing the muscle to deliver the food. This will take several trips! Tough times but moving kindness

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

Headteacher Mindfulness. Walking around your school seeing 1100 students working hard and feeling the buzz of learning. 40 nationalities, 63 languages- the world comes to Moss Side and Makes Manchester Magic. Everyday.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

As a Bristolian, born and bred: the legacy of Colston was an embarrassment decades ago. Leave him in the river and put up a statue of Massive Attack.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

A new variant and snow. The Gods are really fed up with Headteachers.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

Yesterday whilst kids and I swimming in the sea, my daughter sees a lady stealing her Crocs. We scream at my wife who’s led by our stuff but she can’t hear us and thinks we’re in trouble in sea. I run out of sea and my wife chases lady, who is wearing Crocs. It gets weirder…

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

This year seen the run up to GCSEs as a parent as well as a Head. It is a LONG run in for the students. Stamina needed is immense. Anyone wanting to patronise young people as fragile should explore the resilience they demonstrate to prepare for a long exam season. Future’s safe.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Good luck to everyone in schools. Pull together, keep well and ensure as many children as possible are smiling, learning and supported by kind & calm routines. A generation of children will never forget you and one day will tell of your compassion and bravery. Thanks in advance.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

To Heads still in the midst of tough, pandemic leadership, ignore headlines and press this morning. You’re amazing and have sustained this excellence relentlessly. Have a cake breakfast this morning.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

Weekend after an Ofsted inspection: - awake at 5 trying to remember how many AP providers we use - forget the word for toothbrush in Superdrug - well up in barbershop mentally compiling a montage of amazing moments - bored disdain on my children’s faces as I relive feedback

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

We all knew it was likely that we would have to continue COVID testing in schools in September. But hearing it confirmed on a wet Monday, in the midst of the powerful third wave of the pandemic has made me eat my own body weight in Midget Gems.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

Everyone at Manchester Academy is devastated to learn that one of our ex-students has tragically died in a car accident and that another ex-student is critically ill following the crash. We all send the families our love and prayers at this horrendous time.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

11 months

We only went and won it!!! For all our students, staff, families and everyone in Moss Side. This is for you. You’re magic and I am very lucky. @McrAcademy @UnitedLearning

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Waiting over 72 hours for my daughter’s COVID test results. Whole house on tenterhooks. Unable to plan. Friend sends me story about 10 mins testing in Germany. You know when you visit a good school and steal a policy...couldn’t we have saved £12 billion and knicked their testing?

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

Holiday Bends. A guide for partners and friends of teachers. Divers who come up to the surface too quickly can develop ‘the bends’: a potentially fatal condition. The start of a holiday is the same for teachers. We are excited and relieved to be off but we have to emerge slowly.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Coming home to my amazing wife making scrubs for the NHS. She’s made loads and bags for them to go in once worn. Might also get a personalised, designer set to enliven my Skype for Business outfits! So proud of her efforts on top of running her business. Superstar x 😘

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

Spoken to 6 heads over past fortnight, all struggling with current times & pressures. All good leaders, just worn by the attrition of the past two years. Also been privileged to see the brilliant work @Headrest_UK do to support Heads. If you’re feeling low or alone, contact them.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Tomorrow is Raheem Sterling Day at Manchester Academy. Everyone needs to try exceptionally hard and inspire the nation.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

This morning we have received some shocking news that a much loved member of our English Department, Jacqui Close, has passed away. Generations of local children have been taught by Ms Close and today Manchester Academy is devastated by this sudden loss. Much love to her family.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Students already queuing outside the gate. Trying hard not to get emotional! Reunification.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Tonight when I looked around, there were legions of staff helping out. Staying around late to assist, supporting a student in crisis with love and compassion. We turned away staff volunteering to muck in. As Manchester once again deals with high COVID, this team keep making magic

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

As we approach lady, she gives back Crocs without any apology and scurries off. We all congregate stunned at the blatant and bizarre crime. Family on beach tell us she lives in huge house, and steals shoes regularly. Show me this at entrance. Surely this is @StephenKing novel?

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

This is my 10th year of Headship, serving two brilliant communities but this present is tough. Heads need good listeners and top teams. Even then this is potentially insomnia inducing. Adore this job, to do it well you have to be able to stand back. Not easy. Keep well people.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

We had to cancel our in-school Y11 Prom today, due to this miserable virus. Student emailed enquiring with she should return her prom dress. Heartbreaking. This Cinderella generation will eventually go to the ball, and the party will be amazing.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

In contact with lots of Manchester Heads over last couple of days. All wrestling again with COVID and it’s vines which are again constricting operation and preventing some bright spots of the school calendar. It’s been an almost infinite year for Heads. Huge respect to them all.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

A really fantastic first 5 months of the academic year..

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

9 months

Student Voice with Y10 on the yard: Me: What extra-curricular activity do you want? Y10: cage fighting!?!? Me: within the realms of reality Y10: a gym? Dead expensive to be a gym member. Me: really? Y10: definitely but bet you can’t do this… Me today in the new MA gym. Magic.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 months

Over a lunch time, a colleague & I chatted to a group of our students who are asylum seekers. As they told us their stories about getting to UK we both welled up at their courage. In an English mock exam one of these students wrote ‘MA is now my family’. This broke us again. 1/2

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Last school week of the decade. Most of which I have spent in headship. To those still in the hot seat, a round of applause as it’s not got easier. It’s also no less exhilarating and enjoyable. But it is tougher and has changed significantly. Headteachers who survived - much love

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

1 year

Manchester Academy. 60 nationalities. 40 languages. Many families escaped from horrific conflict to come to the UK. The whole world comes to our school to learn everyday. We learn from their stories and their experiences. All welcome. All celebrated. Amazing young people. Magic.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Dangerous to think about the summer break when there’s so much to do, so kept a somber tone at SLT meeting tonight.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

11 months

Thanks to @DailyMirror for telling our story in such a positive way and sharing the joys of this brilliant job!

Headteacher in one of UK's toughest areas details measures to turn around school

James Eldon has been named the UK's 'principal of the year' after his work to transform Manchester Academy in Moss Side - one of the city's most deprived areas - after years of being told to improve

www.mirror.co.uk

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Three things clear already from student return: 1) students need teachers. Online is necessary & we have worked wonders but face to face is so vital 2) Academic vocabulary hasn’t been used for some time, student confidence in using it is fragile. 3) Students are so sharp & funny.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

‘Your work to galvanise a diverse community, in order to keep pupils safe is striking’ ‘Some pupils said that Manchester Academy is their ‘sanctuary’’ Many wonderful comments in our new Ofsted report. But these two make me so proud & emotional. Everyone at @McrAcademy 👏👏👏

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

If you’re new to a school, especially a leadership post, remember how tough year 1 is. Amazing the difference in year 2. The students greet you with warmth, you’ve been through storms with the staff and there’s a team energy & you know most of the room numbers. Hang in there!

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Used to be virulently anti-dog. Truly had no idea what the appeal was. This morning gearing up to read the new schools guidance, their joyous energy and love is so calming. As it has been throughout the crisis. I am staggered how wrong I was & going to miss these two next week.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

6 years

Desperately sad to hear that a school that needed a great head is losing one but strong leaders who will take on the risks of complex school leadership are increasingly rare: @drewpovey will be back and I think a lot of schools will want to snap him up. No comfort to the children

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

1 year

So proud that @McrAcademy story is celebrated in @MENnewsdesk and our staff and community is recognised for the talent they’ve produced

Headteacher credited with transforming schools achieves another turnaround

The school was rated 'requires improvement' by Ofsted, but that's all changed

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

Two years ago I was the Chair of Manchester High Heads - the way that school leaders and staff dealt with the complexity and trauma of the Arena attack was incredible. Compassionate, inclusive and resolute. Despite high tension and much pain, schools led the city’s children. 🐝

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

School improvement happens in millimetres- days of building and crafting. Yet sometimes you get moments when it’s crystal clear how good your staff and students are. Inspection has provided this lens this week. Being part of our journey is exhilarating and a huge privilege. Magic

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

11 months

The Eldon 5. My mentoring group for Y11 - received emails every time they were stars… or otherwise! By hook and by crook they’ve all made it and were great sports in our Y11 roast!! Final Y11 assembly today was really moving - they started with me, a memorable group of leaders.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Busy night on student email. Clear theme emerging…

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

Crocs Cemetery 🪦

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

An amazing @McrAcademy student came to see me last night. He achieved A*AA in his A’levels but couldn’t get a place on medicine because of lack of work experience. This seems a punitive barrier for our students. Anyone know how he can get medical work experience in Manchester?

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Nearly finished my 10th year of being a Manchester Headteacher. So lucky to have worked for two amazing communities in Wythenshawe and Moss Side. I have tried to put my heart and soul into the job - and, as this article confirms, my dark hair!

New principal for troubled Wythenshawe school

A new principal will take charge of one of Manchester's worst-performing secondary schools. Students at the Manchester Enterprise Academy have been without a permanent headteacher since Marie Quayle...

www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

There’s always been a dissonance between those on the ground in schools and those who comment on education from a far. Never has that distance been bigger than in current times. In every chat I have with another Head there’s an immediate bond and a camaraderie. I admire them all.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

6 years

Have known @drewpovey simce he was a charismatic PE teacher. Don’t know the full story but am appalled that the story has been leaked. Should be a process to protect reputation- Drew’s always champions the little people. Deserves full protection whilst investigation takes place.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Last year. After lockdown when the then Y10s came back into the Academy in their tightly managed bubbles of 10 so classes could be 2m distanced. We were all emotional but nervous. Students coped brilliantly. Tomorrow this historic year group deserve all the medals. Good luck Y11.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Last day of half-term tomorrow. I want to thank my hi-vis jacket for standing by me through 3 hours of duties, pockets full of masks, sanitiser & Tunnocks Caramel bars. Boiling hot when the sun’s out & not quite warm enough when it’s cold. But like my staff, reliable and bright.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Just contemplating year bubbles. I’d quite like to stay in 2019.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

This year our Head/Deputy Head Girls and Boys should be fast tracked to political office to change the world. They’ve met VIPs on my behalf and been hugely influential role models. They said’ Sir, don’t add any cheesy lines’ to the tweet but they deserve the highest cheese. Stars

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Some head teacher colleagues going through toughest of times due to this pandemic. Hard to hear when little one can do but offer love and support virtually. My admiration for what my contemporaries are achieving is immense. The slings and arrows of this time will not defeat us.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

After the almost overwhelming offers of help for Haider’s medicine application, we worked through next steps tonight. He joined @McrAcademy in Y8, from a different country & is one of so many inspiring students in our community. Now he wants to give back. Moss Side Magic.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

When I was the Deputy to a great Head, after we had moved the school forward, I told him ‘You don’t enjoy your school enough’. He was restless to improve which was inspiring but he didn’t stop & breathe in the change enough to lift the soul. Did this period 5 today. It was magic.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Heard some tough tales from Heads in past week. Someone sent me this so I pass it on to leaders in the arena.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

Every Head reading email at 8 o’clock at night: ‘We got 4 staff in, But 4 staff out, In, Out, In, Out, The plague’s still about, Do the Covid Cokey, And supply’s all gone. Normal’s not about’. I actually hummed all day, ‘ohhhhhh, The Covid Cokey’. On repeat!

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

This has been one of the most momentous weeks of my career when a unique & special group of staff and students delivered something very special after ‘the visit’. Been such an emotional culmination to our incredible journey. @McrAcademy confirming Moss Side’s magic. Teary all day

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Transforming schools demands great teaching in every classroom. Alongside energetic, committed and transformative pastoral staff. Never will our pastoral teams be more in demand than in the next month. We’re so lucky with the quality of our team. To all pastoral staff, get ready!

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Motivational message for the new academic year. Who better than the incredible Stormzy? Personal message to @McrAcademy students from a legend and we are so grateful for his generosity. Inspiring us to rise up and be superheroes. Make Manchester Magic. Everyday.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

Household slightly avoiding me, sensing a far away drift in the eyes. Was overly willing to paint a shed. Walked by a close friend whilst walking the dog without noticing him. The night before exam results, the futile angst, self-recrimination & doubt. Good luck to everyone.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Student questions to me following Stormzy’s amazing address to the Academy: - is he your mate? - is he your next door neighbour? - does he let you drive his cars? - are you taller than him? - do you do rap battles? (Over the garden fence I guess?) All answered ‘Yes’ #superhero

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

1 year

Incredibly proud to host @amanda_spielman & @Ofstednews in Moss Side today. Our students represented the Academy and their communities with such passion & aspiration. In the KS3 panel, the Y7s bowed - my explanation of HMCI may not have helped! Manchester Magic Made. @McrAcademy

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 months

During our Ofsted inspection, one of the team met this student who talked about how his English had improved. We told the inspector about his English mock and she also welled up. Don’t send these children abroad. Send them to us, they are inspiring and need our compassion.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

From everyone at Manchester Academy, huge thanks to our community, our city, our Trust and the education sector for all the kindness and support we have received. The generosity offered to our amazing school has been overwhelming and we’re very grateful.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

8 months

Say it loud, we’re global and proud. Beginning our new graphics around the academy. How can you not be excited by having the whole world come to your school? Humbling and invigorating. And eventually wonderfully Manc. Magic.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

The Queen’s Platinum honours list should simply reward every school cover manager. Especially our wonderful one!

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

Collecting son’s results this morning so clear that this generation deserve all the plaudits, two lockdowns, numerous bubble closures and online study. So all the flowers to them, which for my lad is no good as he still hasn’t got a sense of smell following COVID. Future’s bright

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Education folk slightly larging up that in their schools there’s no COVID impact when they’re based in areas with minimal infection. Upgrade your empathy.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

1 year

Changing the opportunities for Greater Manchester’s young people and narrating what the city needs for technical education to thrive and be valued. Real leadership from @AndyBurnhamGM and proud to be part of the conversation. MBacc is a huge opportunity for our students.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Three years on, love to those who lost loved ones or are survivors of the Manchester Arena attack. I hope the healing continues. 🐝

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

3 years

New entrance artwork. Which I love!!! Manchester Magic.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

One tie for today - for the worker bees of @McrAcademy You’re all amazing.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 months

Hugely proud of the @McrAcademy student team meeting @Keir_Starmer today. Ayat opened the questioning and Hayden finished the event with style! In between Giorgi, Tahir and Ekemena asked lots of questions representing our students’ interests. Magic! Huge thanks to @MENnewsdesk

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

So two thirds of schools have NOT have COVID cases? The regional variation in infection rates is now becoming an issue in terms of the equity of examination processes. The experiences of schools in areas with high long term infection rates must be accounted for. Different worlds.

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At least one in three schools have had staff or pupils test positive for Covid-19 since the start of term, an investigation by @JohnGRoberts and @tweetsbyames has revealed

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

Good luck schools. You won’t need it, but you deserve it. Ready for weird back to work nightmares tonight and waking just before 3 absolutely raring to go. Back on the block.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

Message from the office, Deputy Head from your school asked if you could give him a call. Bit confused but then read the name. It was my Deputy Head from senior school. He saw my parents in a supermarket and was chuffed I’d gone into education. Called him up nervously. Amazing!

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

No better feeling. Families have chosen our school and trusted us with their children. Nervous parents taking photos as Y7 enter the building. Oversized blazers, new school bags and lots of excitement. What a responsibility, what a privilege.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

6 months

The winning @McrAcademy team at the @EducateAwards just incredible and huge tribute to all our staff who work so hard to include our families and students. Three awards in 2023 - so proud and finishes a brilliant week for Moss Side. Need a new trophy cabinet!!!! MAGIC!

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

2 years

Our school has students from 60 countries & there are over 40 languages spoken. This energy is brilliant - our young people are huge assets for the future of their adopted country. I learn every day. Topics this week: Libyan driving tests, cricket in Pakistan, Somalian coffee.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

4 years

That feeling at the end of a school trip where everyone has bonded around a collective journey and has been united by the camaraderie of the memories. This is every hour in schools at the moment. Every time I turned around today there was a colleague helping. Humbled and moved.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

5 years

This has taken a lot of work to make happen and @AndyBurnhamGM persistence is to be applauded. Will make a huge difference to young people in a practical and powerful way. I hope the take up is high. Great start to the new academic year.

Andy Burnham

@AndyBurnhamGM

5 years

From today, 16-18s across Greater Manchester will be able to benefit from free bus travel as part of a two-year trial. Westminster has made young people its target for cuts; we are using devolution to reverse that.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

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School League Tables. Schools are ferries, delivering our precious cargo to their next port. Some ships cruise through calm seas, but others navigate turbulent currents & unexpected storms. But still safely deliver their students with a smile on their faces & success. Salute them

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

10 months

We farewell to the Quality of Education Guru today @MrARogers as he’s off to be the new head @salehighschool Hard to put into words his contribution to our transformation, our gratitude is large. Wish him all the best - he will be a brilliant headteacher. Dinner Queue King!!

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

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A brilliant lad in our Autistic Resource Centre drew a picture of me on the electronic whiteboard and it’s made me laugh all day. Shame I’m smiling as I would have loved this as my passport photo.

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James Eldon

@EldonPrincipal

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There’s a live music venue also called Manchester Academy. Wearing my Academy hoodie out. Guy asked ‘cool hoodie’ are they selling them to support the venue? Me: No, it’s from my school. Guy: Cool, they’re opening a school - like School of Rock?! Me: yes. I am its Jack Black.

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