A reminder that the Good Book was and remains the ultimate disrupter... #whatssoamazingaboutscripture https://t.co/OWwDwVWicQ pic.twitter.com/sgKKNBDffF
— Terran Williams (@TerranWilliams4) December 30, 2020
The tradition continues with @lomastracey swimming in the Moray Firth @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/O7x5HjZTrT
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 30, 2020
Was prepared for a cold surf today but so worth the effort. pic.twitter.com/3oLFxS6pgF
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 30, 2020
Cannot agree more with @TWLOHA - enjoy the last 48 plus hours of 2020 and we start again after that... #Blessings pic.twitter.com/GrN6jTeU1B
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 29, 2020
Five Helps for a New Year from +Michael Ramsey to his clergy
— Mike Harrison (@Bishop_Dunwich) December 29, 2020
1. Thank God. Often and always. 2. Take care to confess your sins. 3. Be ready to accept humiliations. They hurt but they help keep you humble. 4. Don't worry about status. 5. Laugh at things, absurdities, yourself pic.twitter.com/hPAD5AwVsT
Here is @lomastracey having her morning swim in the Moray Firth. @ Covesea Skerries Lighthouse https://t.co/rW2YRVk5vp
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 29, 2020
A second day of having a session of over two hours in cold cold conditions and all I have to show for it is sore muscles and a broken leash. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/PpWzAGRBwM
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 28, 2020
A boxing day swim by some brave people, @anna.schonken and @lomastracey. Before you ask, yes @philipschonken did as well, just I was out first to take the photo. @ Covesea Skerries Lighthouse https://t.co/Lzrpt9cU5U
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 26, 2020
Decided to make boerewors today as a Christmas treat for myself. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/aDGH5eoMyP
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 24, 2020
Just posted a photo @ Gordonstoun https://t.co/BmT9rbIleu
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 24, 2020
The end product @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/VqEulzR6AO
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 24, 2020
Decided to make boerewors today as a Christmas treat for myself. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/XEP0YC2Zz9
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 24, 2020
Blessed to welcome, read and offer the dismissal at Holy Trinity Elgin's distanced Carol and Eucharist service this evening. Thank you @scottishepiscopalchurch @ Holy Trinity church Elgin https://t.co/OD3j7hw0Wp
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 23, 2020
May you all have a blessed time https://t.co/qA8bjv0T5m
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 23, 2020
All are invited to our online Carol Service featuring the Scottish Episcopal Virtual Choir, bible readings and other music from @psandgsmusic and the Choir of Christ Church Morningside.https://t.co/hECg8nPhZZ
— Scottish Episcopal Church (@secsynod) December 22, 2020
— Peter Anthony (@FrPeterAnthony) December 22, 2020
follow him on Twitter here @TerranWilliams4
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 22, 2020
As the world is going into lockdown, you may have more time on your hands, so do have a look at Terran Williams' new site https://t.co/MLpcLIPBX1 and his new book pic.twitter.com/CnfvkhuRWP
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 22, 2020
The Most Rev Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, is one of 10 church leaders in Scotland who have each recited a line of a heartfelt joint video message for Christmas. https://t.co/sTxXsYkNRi
— Scottish Episcopal Church (@secsynod) December 22, 2020
Quiet on the beach today. @ Covesea Skerries Lighthouse https://t.co/FzfI3t8B7q
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 22, 2020
Home Alone seems to be the most relatable Christmas film right now.
— Mark Crosby (@markcrosby) December 21, 2020
🏡There's no one else in the house.
🌍Kevin's family are in a different country.
🙅🏼♂️He keeps his distance from everyone.
🇫🇷The McCallister family can't get home from France. pic.twitter.com/icyjW4SUsF
Privileged to have preached at St Margaret's Lossiemouth and Holy Trinity Elgin for #Advent Four this morning as part of my @secsynod placement. Thank you all.
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 20, 2020
Thanks @charliemackesy pic.twitter.com/W7ytAFO72E
— Pete Greig (@PeteGreig) December 20, 2020
Even with a temperature drop, we had to have a braai last night. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/Ku0ChSPPtw
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 18, 2020
This afternoon I am attempting to roast my own coffee beans. Should be fun and probably messy. Thank you @housecoffeeofdoncaster https://t.co/PSBJIbSWaW
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 16, 2020
Thinking about my mates back in the Eastern Cape with this news...https://t.co/5IkgDT6j8p
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 15, 2020
All are invited to join our online worship for the Third Sunday of Advent with the Bishop of Brechin from St Ternan’s, Muchalls.https://t.co/CbIOUCSDHt
— Scottish Episcopal Church (@secsynod) December 13, 2020
I did... https://t.co/mnKu2j8Ewk
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 12, 2020
The Scottish Episcopal Church welcomes you to join our online worship.
— Scottish Episcopal Church (@secsynod) December 11, 2020
There will be a number of special services during December, including an online Carol Service, a Crib Service, Midnight Mass and the Christmas Morning Eucharist.https://t.co/pmoUbua4D6 pic.twitter.com/dAw7ifrFGC
Thank you to the amazing team of colleagues at @gordonstoun for the support and encouragement over the course of this past term. It has been a pleasure to serve with you.
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 11, 2020
Free training available @clacksCTSI @StirVolunteer pic.twitter.com/JC2U0sVCY1
— Wellbeing Scotland (@wellbeingscot) December 4, 2020
Enjoying an @secsynod institute lecture with @eltalbot leading us on discipleship and church growth. Interesting video interview with @alanhirsch discussed as a starter.
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) December 4, 2020
So on the 30th November @TraceyLomas1 insists I shave. Please donate, if you have not already at https://t.co/b9NBQ1Wn7p pic.twitter.com/Etywoqh8tf
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 30, 2020
A different view of @gordonstoun pic.twitter.com/1a5mj1D23j
— Lisa Kerr (@TheLisaKerr) November 29, 2020
Another day at the office. It's tough working weekends at times! pic.twitter.com/POrOW331cR
— Andrew Lyall (@LyallLyalla) November 29, 2020
What to do when students are unable to travel home for the leave out weekend? You bring the fun fair to @gordonstoun. Screams of delight. pic.twitter.com/pwuMIfRFzV
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 29, 2020
Thank you to @GstounChaplain for hosting a lovely #Advent Sunday service at the @gordonstoun Michael Kirk, with students distanced but active in parts of the service. pic.twitter.com/xNOHChheS5
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 29, 2020
love this question from @s_j_cross this morning in his daily blast:
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 24, 2020
"Is the sky good or bad?
Unsubtle distinctions become meaningless when we consider them carefully.
Black and white aren’t so different as they may appear."
Sounds like most of my mornings... https://t.co/A4p1NmoqJR
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 18, 2020
Lovely to see the supportive communities that are keeping schools and education at the top of their priorities for the sake of our young people. Thank you to all at @gordonstoun doing the same https://t.co/74fPFkR1Tv
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 18, 2020
Another day another morning. Always good to see the sun rise and know that as the day is new so is our hope. Have a good one. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/Lnzu6iNfQG
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 18, 2020
Listening to Rev Ben Lillie as part of the @csuk_csi winter gathering. Thank you @ChristianSurfer and others for organising. pic.twitter.com/wzlkfMRMQx
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 14, 2020
Wishing all our @gordonstoun family and friends a very happy Diwali. Many blessings. pic.twitter.com/r5HsnmSxGO
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 14, 2020
Lovely to some @gordonstoun footage in this clip..https://t.co/Mwlb8IIfst
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 11, 2020
An empty Chapel on Remembrance Sunday as services were conducted in houses at @gordonstoun. House captains and youngest members of each house then laid the wreaths at there allocated times. Thank you to @GstounChaplain and @GstounMusic for their organisation and participation. pic.twitter.com/t52BgXV8pu
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 8, 2020
We will remember pic.twitter.com/BwBi7iIfga
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 8, 2020
This evening the Head of Senior School @gordonstoun put into action our ethos of being of service and helped serve food. So was the queue long or short for his deft handling of the spatula? pic.twitter.com/o9txslhiQT
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 7, 2020
Standing distanced with the @DuffusHouse year 10 household this evening watching a small display of fireworks close to their home. pic.twitter.com/xyFjsZYhqq
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 7, 2020
Prayers for all in the USA as the news of the election result spreads. #primus
— Bishop Mark Strange (@BishopStrange) November 7, 2020
Today would’ve been bonfire & fireworks night. It can’t be this year - but that’s not a reason not to post a picture by our own John Campbell who will hopefully be on the roof of G House next year capturing the event. Note our own Fire Engine 🚒 on standby - just in case! 💥 pic.twitter.com/m98gkq9YFO
— Gordonstoun (@gordonstoun) November 7, 2020
253 plays 213, with nothing happening for three days. The Americans have finally discovered cricket! #Election2020 pic.twitter.com/kfpwJ96FaL
— Danny Kelly (@dannykellywords) November 7, 2020
@gordonstounschool musicians can now safely practice and perform again thanks to current parents Ruth & Barry Scott who have donated @bothybistro @westbeachcaravanpark marquee to the @gordonstoun_music department #gratefulthanks #topteamputitup #philanthropyinallguises #taadaa pic.twitter.com/xu7z5jHcHG
— Andrew Lyall (@LyallLyalla) November 6, 2020
A lovely day on the Moray Firth for the @gordonstoun year 9s doing their Water Sports Programme. pic.twitter.com/iCbGrXwNa2
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 6, 2020
Lovely to have @charlieheadsup visit @gstounjunior to speak about his paddle around Scotland unaided to raise funds and awareness for mental health. Do follow him... pic.twitter.com/hPRsT87Nyh
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 4, 2020
Will you chip in to help my team raise much-needed funds for men&rsquo's health this #Movember? Together we can stop men dying too young. https://t.co/K3CF03Jadp
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 2, 2020
Biggest wave ever surfed by @nicvonrupp at #nazare Check it and well done. https://t.co/BGzk9n7MxG via @the_inertia
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 2, 2020
What a weekend in the life of a full boarding school like @gordonstoun and what a wonderful and supportive staff team I am privileged to work with - thank you!
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) November 1, 2020
Morning all. Dog walk above the Lossie River mouth this dawn. Not a bad place to say a few prayers. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/V4Y5pmo49u
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 28, 2020
Lovely to hear the @gordonstoun Chaplain's, @GstounChaplain, voice again this morning as we start back after the half term break. #WelcomeBack pic.twitter.com/2PlQfJcigt
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 27, 2020
Very powerful... enjoy! https://t.co/zH06PlRVat
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 27, 2020
Another day another paddle. @ Covesea Skerries Lighthouse https://t.co/XlG0pzg3Hn
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 24, 2020
Father daughter SUP session just before sunset this evening. Thanks @cahal for the photo @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/Y8AxpBeWKB
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 23, 2020
Applications are now open for our Year 12/6th form scholarships. The deadline for completing the online Google Form is 5pm Friday 30 October. Plus est en vous! There is more in you!
— Gordonstoun (@gordonstoun) October 21, 2020
https://t.co/8oqXhMRnu2
From this - to this. When you think about it, baking is magic, isn’t it?Not all of the half term pursuits at school have been outdoor! 🍪 pic.twitter.com/NFjSxBhQ8g
— Gordonstoun (@gordonstoun) October 21, 2020
Could this be you? https://t.co/6rttauDlvf
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 21, 2020
It’s been great having @OutwardBoundUK here at over half term. They’ve provided excellent activities for the students who stayed at school; very fitting as the brilliant organisation’s origins lie here, with founder Kurt Hahn, & is underpinned by his unique educational ethos. 🌊 pic.twitter.com/mTC7BkOhZS
— Gordonstoun (@gordonstoun) October 20, 2020
If you have @netflixuk, this film is worth a watch. The footage captured is incredible. Enjoy! Thanks @tessa_lumley for the recommendation. And do support @seachangeproject https://t.co/kagsZUMMPV
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 20, 2020
The painted pebble snake created by visitors and locals. @ Burghead, Moray https://t.co/Ydm2z69Kv5
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 18, 2020
Excited to receive this @gordonstoun publication today. My half term reading sorted and thank you to the student editors and journalists for putting this together #autumnreading #halftermentertainment pic.twitter.com/zg83P7NiaD
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 15, 2020
In a time when all things are different, we at @gordonstoun have moved to an online Parents' Week. Looking forward to engaging with families. pic.twitter.com/n8L5hvjm7x
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 14, 2020
The @gordonstoun brief was, "It's been a summer like no other, so try to capture one of the strangest summers ever! Your challenge, in your bubble or household, is to create a group music video OR dance." Here are @HopemanHouse entertaining us - well done, great video! pic.twitter.com/GCODjtK6We
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 14, 2020
Good discussions had at @gordonstoun Food and Faith group last evening. We asked them about their favourite Bible App or Devotional App. The chat took us on all sorts of paths, from online church services to virtual worship. pic.twitter.com/iAnebHV3bm
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 13, 2020
#WorldMentalHealthDay pic.twitter.com/GGCfexVGnn
— Georgina Black (@GeorgeEBlack) October 10, 2020
Happy Birthday to Arch Bishop Emeritus Tutu @TutuLegacy I didn’t know I was Anglican until I put two and two together. You are an inspiration. Thank you #faith #peace #TutuPL2020 #DesmondTutu pic.twitter.com/DcQVhYfSyP
— The Chaplain (@BedesChaplaincy) October 7, 2020
Mornings can be the best part of a day @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/z4fPJbqemO
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 6, 2020
I thought I’d post another hug. There will be a time when we can do this again. pic.twitter.com/QpsaDRcUwZ
— charlie mackesy (@charliemackesy) October 6, 2020
for all Computing teachers and network nerds out there... https://t.co/kiJZYoVleb
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 5, 2020
This afternoon I am attending a Neglect Training session facilitated by the @TheMorayCouncil Child Protection Committee and @NHSGrampian - looking forward to this
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 5, 2020
Enjoying this opportunity with @Youthscape - have a watch https://t.co/JHgDGqnPef
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 5, 2020
Enjoying an hour with @secsynod institute in a discussion called "Bravetalk" and we are looking at https://t.co/zqD5ojdDo6 - worth a watch
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 4, 2020
The bible study I led this morning at @secsynod institute training. pic.twitter.com/8JIbzMscLK
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 4, 2020
Lovely to meet Dr Carol Marples from Soul Marks Trust (https://t.co/bMwZSrx1BY) speaking to us @secsynod institute about "Freedom within a Framework". Her various case studies where interesting and helpful & it was lovely to see some of her art work - thank you pic.twitter.com/pey4Nz8crQ
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 3, 2020
It is lovely that we, members of the @secsynod institute, are able to join this service at https://t.co/a2zGYYc7p8 remotely from our residential weekend - https://t.co/zAOVvIWezU
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 3, 2020
Blessings to Beki
Something that I think we should all watch, maybe even suspend lessons and build a school wide response. Thoughts? https://t.co/sgHznqZZtZ
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 3, 2020
This is very real right now pic.twitter.com/67Yze2K024
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 1, 2020
If you or someone you know is looking for a new adventure, come and join us here @gordonstoun where we build the character the world needs today. Have a look - https://t.co/51pcQBQ8aL
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) October 1, 2020
The days are shortening. I was up just after the sun this morning. @ Lossiemouth https://t.co/zprseB8XGL
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) September 28, 2020
busy preparing a bible study for seminary next weekend on Luke 7:11-17 - any advice?
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) September 27, 2020
Our brilliant Healthcare Centre team in new scrubs donated by Unique, Lossiemouth - to whom huge thanks! Particularly to manager Maureen Halkett for organising & Sue Collis, who was a nurse here for 24 years, & one of the volunteers preparing & sewing the scrubs #thankyou pic.twitter.com/KhQqhzg26y
— Gordonstoun (@gordonstoun) September 26, 2020
Happy Friday everyone pic.twitter.com/b033pwT6cx
— Philip Schonken (@schonken) September 25, 2020
