Pepe Di’Iasio
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General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders. Former Headteacher of Wales High School.
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After an emotional final week of farewells -a fabulous final day
@WalesHigh
Full School Assembly was a fantastic celebration of all that is great about ‘The Wales Way’ Im going to miss students,staff & wider community who have all been so incredibly supportive-Thank you!
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Just thinking of which retired teachers we might see coming back in the New Year
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What a wonderful week
@WalesHigh
over 3,000 tests done, all students back in school, amazing attendance and a ‘brilliant buzz’ around the school! We are all delighted to be back. Massive well done to everyone for this week-what a way to return!
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It’s been an amazing and emotional end to the term-so honoured and humbled to be nominated for this incredible role Pepe Di’Iasio nominated for ASCL general secretary | Tes
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Very interesting that Michael Gove doesn’t think it appropriate to sum up a complicated report with one word….
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Today
@WalesHigh
we said farewell to Y11 & Y13 in the most extraordinary circumstances I’ve ever known in school.Not knowing how or when they would learn the outcomes of their endeavours.They were awesome & took the day in their stride.Incredibly impressive
#proudheadteacher
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Stuart one of our lovely caretakers has made and planted these beautiful boxes at the front of school-they just lift the whole site!
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So proud to see former Wales student Jarred Jessop on guard with the Coldstream Guards at St James Palace
#rolemodel
#proudheadteacher
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Thanks for all the kind wishes on my first week as ASCL General Secretary. Day 2 and down to business: meeting with the STRB to discuss the 2024/25 pay award. I’m fighting for a fair deal that improves recruitment & retention. Read about my plans for ASCL:
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To all our amazing
@WalesHigh
students in Y9,10,11 &
@WalesSixth
We look forward to seeing you in school tomorrow & ensuring we share more info about how we will support you over the coming weeks-all your hard work & support has been amazing & will be rewarded
#poudheadteacher
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So proud of our students
@WalesHigh
today I can confirm that the future of our country will be in safe hands with them as our future leaders
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The view from my aunties balcony overlooking the Amalfi coastline never ceases to take my breath away
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Anyone else starting to think that joggers should be moved into the ‘acceptable smart workwear’ category 🤣
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@tombennett71
@NewHead87
@Strickomaster
@Headteacherchat
From my understanding of ‘trauma informed’ this is a gross misrepresentation of what it sets out to do-certainly never heard anyone ever saying ’let them do it’!
@tombennett71
I’m not sure this is at all helpful
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Delighted to be able to pop into
@deeperthanblue1
to receive their incredibly generous donation of brand new laptops for
@WalesHigh
students.Massive thank you 😊
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Although
@WalesHigh
is closed from today our staff have volunteered to return on Monday to support our community over the coming weeks.I couldn’t be prouder of their response.Leaders.Unsung heroes everyone.
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Such a privilege to lead our Remembrance Assembly
@WalesHigh
with our community coming together to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
#RemembranceDay2023
#Lestweforget
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Delighted to be able to present our Headteacher Award for Sport with
@JamesMToseland
to recently crowned European Kart champion Nathan Tye🏆
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Anyone feeling like this might have been a complete waste of time?Regulator refuses to approve mass Covid testing at schools in England | World news | The Guardian
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It’s amazing what you get up to in lockdown...one Victorian bench (lovingly) restored
#proud
restoration man
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Now that they are allowed I couldn’t resist a bear hug from
@JDBear50
@WalesHigh
before he goes off to join the ‘herd’
@BearsofSheff
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Such a special moment when you get to meet your hero-couldn’t resist my photo with Baroness Sue Campbell CBE
@EnglandFootball
speaking about leadership and legacy
#hero
#ASCL2023
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Really pleased to be getting so much support from so many people to help ensure that
@WalesHigh
has a building that is fit for purpose-that our wider community can be proud of and most importantly that our students deserve
Headteachers fight for funds to shore up England’s dilapidated classrooms
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School closures: We've all seen this coming, say angry heads
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Given the events of the last couple of days this seems a sensible move-clearly thousands of other people think similarly we need to get behind it too-
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So proud of all our students-well done to all of Y11 and good luck for the next step in your learning.....I know you will be awesome!
Lots of happy faces at
@WalesHigh
as students pick up their GCSE results in the sunshine today!
A definite relief they’re based on teacher assessments rather than that controversial algorithm...
More on
@hallamfmnews
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@educationgovuk
I’m strangely reminded of headlines in the Daily Prophet from the Ministry of Magic denying the existence of Voldemort
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I love that each year
@WalesHigh
fabulous caretaker Stuart Blackwell plans a fabulous Christingle installation which grows & takes shape throughout Advent in our reception area-this year it is beginning to take shape……
#itscoming
#TheWalesWay
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‘He only had two jobs during this time: keep schools going and don’t mess up exam results. Amazingly, he screwed up both’ A-level students are victims of a farce Gavin Williamson had five months to prevent | A-levels | The Guardian
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So much more than a poem.Thank you
@MichaelRosenYes
let us hope that others see much more from this opportunity 🙏
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In a week when a young American asked us all to‘leave behind a country better than the one we were left’.I took the opportunity to optimistically reflect on the ‘positive lockdown legacies’ for schools & how we must celebrate & ensure they endure
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Privileged to hear the inspirational
@steve_munby
at
@ASCL_UK
Northern Ireland conference so much to share with other imperfect leaders
@WalesHigh
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We are blessed
@WalesHigh
to have such a generous staff who have collectively contributed to provide special Christmas hampers for distribution by our friends
@Kindness_Co
#proudheadteacher
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Delighted to meet with
@Alex_Stafford
&
@KivetonParkFC
trustees this evening to discuss fundraising & our application to
@FootballFoundtn
for a 3G pitch
@WalesHigh
-exciting times🤞
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How great is Christmas time
@WalesHigh
when you get to welcome back some staff you’ve been missing…for the very best of reasons🎄
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Delighted to welcome ‘The New’ EBU Champion
@JaseCunny
to
@WalesHigh
joining
@TerriHarper96
as a fantastic role model to our students
@MatchroomBoxing
@StefyBull
#hardworkpaysoff
#iceman
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Beautiful Biccari in the heart of Puglia-the birthplace of my father-untouched by time and a gentle reminder of everything that is great about our family and it’s rich history
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Great interview with
@TVNaga01
@jonkay01
@BBCBreakfast
Discussing school uniform.Parents need quality& great value for money,students want to look smart& feel a sense of pride in wearing the badge-schools need students to feel included & be ready to learn
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Thank you for your kind words and support John-I am incredibly humbled to have been given the opportunity to represent fellow professionals and lead such a wonderful organisation
Pepe is a superb school leader and will be a superb General Secretary - this is fantastic news for the Association
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‘We counted them all out & counted them all back again’ A massive thank you to all the staff
@WalesHigh
who made our Easter Camp such a great success-I hear that the students were fantastic and loved the experience-Now Enjoy your Easter break!😎
#topteachers
#Walesway
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Looking forward to seeing this in action today
@WalesHigh
…I mean what could possibly go wrong with ‘live human body dissection’😬
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On one of my favourite rail journeys….passing beautiful Durham on the way to a windy Edinburgh-looking forward to having the chance to speak with school leaders from across Scotland
@ASCL_UK
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“Delight” as South Yorkshire school to be rebuilt as part of government’s £1bn school programme | The Star
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Couldn’t be more proud of our Year 7 Boys Football team-County Champions 🏆🏆🏆
@WalesHigh
@WalesHighPE
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So proud to be representing such an amazing organisation with such awesome colleagues.
#ASCLBlueprint
A very warm welcome to our ASCL Presidential Trio 2021-22:
(l to r)
@asclvicepres
Evelyn Forde MBE,
@asclpresident
Pepe Di'lasio, and
@asclpastpres
Rachael Warwick.
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Well done to everyone involved in helping make this possible-it was great to hear feedback on how impressive our students & staff have been throughout the process-what a lovely way to end the week⭐️
So pleased to announce that today we achieved the gold standard Quality in Careers award!
@WalesHigh
@pepediiasio
@CareersProgress
@WalesSixth
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Layoffs and bankrupt schools: headteachers in England warn of Covid consequences | Education | The Guardian
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Great to be able to meet the amazing
@OwainWynEvans
who has raised such an incredible amount for
@BBCCiN
#hero
#ChildrenInNeed
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Congratulations to all
@WalesSixth
receiving results today.Never have students had to work so hard in such uniquely challenging circumstances. Im so proud of how you hurdled each and every new barrier.With such resilience & resolution throughout -you richly deserve every plaudit!
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Rotherham school has its own stricter standard of Covid measures | Coronavirus | The Guardian
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We have been pulling together hampers & food parcels
@WalesHigh
-massive thank you to
@GreencoreGroup
for their incredibly generous donation (mini bus full of wonderful items)which will go directly to families who need this most over the Christmas holiday period
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In the shadow of the wonderful Westminster Cathedral today to speak with the STRB about the most pressing issue facing our profession - recruitment & retention. Trust they will be able to make a strong recommendations to ministers.
@ASCL_UK
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So proud of
@GNev2
for his response to racism tonight ‘it’s our responsibility to set the standard’
#KickOutRacism
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@ASCL_UK
I’m not sure what has upset me most-the contents of this report or the fact that it has been held back for so long-it is criminal that this was not available during the recent pay negotiations and incomprehensible that it will not be available for the review body
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@Teachitwell
celebrating his ‘Referee of the day’ award after rugby fixture with Wickersley this morning -Well Done😊
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Wow-this is incredible-if it doesn’t help lift your spirits then nothing will x
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Thank you for taking the time to host this touching farewell. It was lovely for colleagues from across our profession to take the time to acknowledge & appreciate the contribution Geoff has made over many years.
Delighted to have hosted the farewell to
@RealGeoffBarton
, although very sad to see him go!
He has been a powerful voice — for heads, for children, and for change, and I wish him all the best for the future.
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So proud of our team from
@WalesHigh
starting their training as mental health first aid leads-such a powerful & influential group of staff-
#RoleModels
#MentalHealthMatters
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Delighted to welcome
@KateChhatwal
from
@ChallengePartnr
to
@ASCL_UK
today looking forward to working more closely together in the future
#collaboration
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Delighted to meet Larna Speed at lunchtime today-well done on being one of our most improved students in Year 8-she loved having her photo opportunity 😎
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Delighted to have the chance to meet with
@nadhimzahawi
@ASCL_UK
this weekend Pleased to be working with him & his team on the forthcoming white paper for Education
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We are all so looking forward to next week and welcoming our students back to Wales-I think our film says it all....
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Delighted to receive a signed shirt from
@Arsenal
to commemorate the opening of ‘Chapman Fields’ this will be displayed
@KivetonParkFC
-lovely gesture that
@WalesHigh
students will be able to learn of the connection between Herbert Chapman & our community
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Love how our village comes together each Christmas Eve to sing Carols around our Buttercross
#traditions
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What an incredible week-delighted to be able to sing the praises of everyone
@WalesHigh
this morning on BBC iPlayer - Politics North (Yorkshire and Lincolnshire)
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Happy to host this and play our part
@WalesHigh
School vaccination of 12 to 15-year-olds to start on Wednesday, as headteachers predict 'big' take-up
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What a lovely way to start Time To Talk day with a gift bag full of goodies for our SLT from our Mental Health First Aiders
@KensingtonRoyal
@Place2Be
#TimeToTalk
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Delighted to be able to write a ‘well done’ postcard to our top performing Year 11 students-so proud to see how well
@WalesHigh
students are adapting the challenges of remote learning-a massive ‘well done’ to all of you-keep up the great work!
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To all those who are not able to spend the time today with the most special person in their lives-with love to my own mother on this day💝
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@tombennett71
What is absolutely intolerable is the collateral effect on neighbouring schools who suffer the consequences of this issue whilst the chains are hailed for ‘turning around’ behaviour when all they have done is move the challenge elsewhere
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Great to say congratulations and good luck to ALL our Year 13 today ....some were better prepared for the rest the days celebrations than others 🤣
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Just settling down for a light bite in Piazza Navona-it’s been worth the wait
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Such a lovely day
@WalesHigh
today -so pleased for our students who have worked so hard over the last two years
The number of GCSE students in England awarded top grades has almost returned to pre-pandemic levels.
Hundreds of thousands of pupils have been receiving their results this morning.
Our Senior Reporter
@ChrisDavisSmith
has been down to
@WalesHigh
in
#Rotherham
:
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Watching
@AndrewMarr9
and feel the need to remind people that ‘schools didn’t close during the pandemic’ the priority should be to make them safe & healthy places for all young people & staff-this needs appropriate investment
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ASCL conference is always the highlight of my year.This year will be an extra special event as we say farewell to our very own Interconnected Leader
@RealGeoffBarton
Looking forward to joining 1,000+ school & college leaders at what promises to be an amazing conference
#ASCL2024
If ever there was a time for Interconnected Leadership’ … come and join 1000 school & college leaders in Liverpool for
#ASCL2024
- my final
@ASCL_UK
conference before I hand the baton to
@pepediiasio
. Unmissable, surely …
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What a great morning
@WalesHigh
seeing so many of our students celebrating their achievements and confirming access to their first choice uni or apprenticeship
#hardworkpaysoffs
#alevelresultsday
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Stop and smell the Iris while you can.....learning to appreciate some parts of lockdown
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Lovely to have the chance to meet Osvaldo Baresi Headteacher of our international partner school-Colegio Aulaviva in Asuncion, Paraguay-Our exchange is in its twentieth year and going from strength to strength
@BritishCouncil
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Geoff signing off…..beautifully.His words have certainly thrown a beam of light in a time of shade in the world of education
As Portia says at the end of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice': "How far that little candle throws its beam. So shines a good deed in a naughty world." Today's
@ASCL_UK
video briefing ahead of the Easter break. To education's leaders, keep shining:
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So proud to see
@WalesHighSchool
students playing their part in a fabulous community commemoration ceremony
#RememberanceDay2018
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@SchoolsWeek
How can this possibly be fair or reasonable from a government with a priority to ‘level up’
#sickening
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@Alex_Stafford
@WalesHigh
Thank you for your support today. As always, we will do all within our power to support all our students. Now,more than ever,they need to see how we respond,through the appropriate channels & how we will pursue a fair outcome for all.
#TheWalesWay
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Lovely to share these with all staff
@WalesHigh
as a thank you-from our incredibly supportive Governors
#thewalesway
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Delighted to spend the morning with
@Alex_Stafford
and get the chance to introduce him to
@WalesHigh
looking forward to him joining us again in the New Year
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‘Phones are not the problem’, says headteacher on school mobile phone ‘ban’ – Channel 4 News
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Another fantastic morning sharing so many excellent results & success stories! So proud our students hard work has paid off
@WalesHigh
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