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Alan Parkinson. Geographer, teacher, & author. Vice President RGS - GA President 2021-22. HoD @ King's Ely Prep. Mission:Explorer. Tivy Medal winner. Here, there & everywhere. Open to offers. Norfolk based

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Breaking: El Niño is officially here, and it could break records. NOAA is giving it a 63% chance of becoming one of the “largest El Niño events in the historical record going back to 1950.” www.cnn.com/2026/06/11/w...

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Gearing up for curriculum change www.rgs.org/about-us/our...

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We’re delighted to announce the publication of The Endurance Photographs, a remarkable new visual record of Shackleton’s Trans-Antarctic expedition of 1914–17. Featuring breathtaking full-definition scans from Frank Hurley’s glass-plate negatives and expert essays. Available for pre-order today ✨

France has 9 teams in the 2026 World Cup. googlemapsmania.blogspot.com/2026/06/how-...

This important work will occupy the final part of my tenure as VP Education - please sign up to support the work of the @rgs.org Schools team

Today on the World of Music blog it’s time for the World Cup anthems… which is your favourite? worldlymusic.blogspot.com/2026/06/jun-...

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El Niño under way and threatens weather extremes, scientists say www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Finally… consult.education.gov.uk/gcse-and-a-l...

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Update on Department for Education curriculum review

We wanted to update you on what to expect from the Society during this period of Department for Education curriculum review.

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The FIFA World Cup starts today with the first match: Mexico vs. South Africa. The World Cup was inaugurated in 1930, but it wasn’t until 1...

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Jun 11: World Cup anthems

From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.

Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever

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An El Niño event has officially started, say US scientists, raising fears of extreme weather and higher temperatures.

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El Niño has begun, scientists say, and could bring record heat

Maps Mania is a blog dedicated to tracking the very best digital interactive maps on the internet and the tools used to create them.

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How France Sneaked 9 Teams into the World Cup

The Pope is appealing for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.

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Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants

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