Cardross Primary School RTC are providing free Twilight CPD Sessions for all teachers and educational staff. All sessions are free and will give practical examples, help and advice on how to use each app in the classroom. Sessions will run from 4pm until 5.30pm. iPads and refreshments will be provided. A link to download course materials will be provided the week before each course, to all registered participants. Places will be limited dependent on course content. Continue reading App Specific Twilight Sessions
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PE – Better Movers and Thinkers Course
A BMT course is being held in Ardrishaig Primary School on Wednesday 24th February 2016, 9.30am – 3pm.
The course is being delivered by Thomas Dowens, PE Development officer with Education Scotland.
If anyone is interested in attending please get in touch with Rona Young, PE Co-ordinator
email: Rona.Young2@argyll-bute.gov.uk
CAST MUSIC CPD, IT and GARAGEBAND in the classroom.
CAST MUSIC CPD, IT and GARAGEBAND in the classroom.
THURSDAY 28th JANUARY, ROCKFIELD CAMPUS 4-6pm. This course replaces the scheduled Music and Health and wellbeing CPD.
Music is a ‘heard’ art form. We should be using the technology available to us to track progress and develop musical ideas. This session aims to increase your confidence and open the door to the benefits of using technology in a meaningful way to enhance musical learning. We will explore: Continue reading CAST MUSIC CPD, IT and GARAGEBAND in the classroom.
CAST CPD venue change for Oban
We have a slight change of date for the forthcoming Screenprinting CPD session planned for Oban in February. The date has been changed to Thursday 25th February. Times and venue remain the same. Thanks to those who have signed up and please get in touch if you want to come along and haven’t yet booked. Email: Fiona.blakey@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk
See below for a reminder of the remaining CPD events coming your way….. Continue reading CAST CPD venue change for Oban
FUNDED TWILIGHT CAST CPD MENU 2015/16
This year we are offering the following:
RAISING LITERACY ATTAINMENT THROUGH FILM
GARAGEBAND & I.T. IN THE MUSIC CLASSROOM
TEACHING SCREEN PRINTING
MUSIC & HEALTH AND WELLBEING
GET EXCITED ABOUT SCULPTURE AND 3D Continue reading FUNDED TWILIGHT CAST CPD MENU 2015/16
High 5 Health and Wellbeing Programme training session
A great resource and training opportunities to support Primary Schools with Health and Wellbeing and in particular Healthy eating is the High 5 Health and Wellbeing Programme.
The aims of the session are to:
• Introduce participants to the High 5 Health and Wellbeing Programme for Primary Schools
• Bring participants to a level of familiarity and confidence that they could go on and support schools to deliver High 5 Continue reading High 5 Health and Wellbeing Programme training session
FREE TWILIGHT CPD (during March): Using film to bring texts to life for primary and secondary
5,4,3,2,1….5 shots, 4 cast/crew, 3 objects, 2 minutes long, 1 area of story focus. These sessions are entertaining and extremely adaptable to ALL curricular areas, levels and needs. Enable your learners to make a film using tablets, flip cameras or smart phones, following a brief and developing their literacy and communication skills. Continue reading FREE TWILIGHT CPD (during March): Using film to bring texts to life for primary and secondary
NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND, FANTASTIC FREE CPD, CARDROSS
CAST has teamed up with the National Galleries Scotland and is proud to offer you the chance to attend a one off CPD session which will cover:
• Practical session – plaster casting
• How to look at and discuss works of art with children
• The National Galleries of Scotland online collection – a great resource
• Tesco Bank Art Competition for Schools
3.45pm till 5.15pm, Cardross Primary, Wednesday 25th February 2015, Tea & Coffee provided, To book a place please email fiona.blakey@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk
BIG RHYTHM SESSIONS Funded music CPD
There are still spaces available on these afternoon CPD sessions. Come and learn how to facilitate effective drumming sessions. Drumming rates as the most satisfactory and inclusive musical experience children can experience in school. Participants will receive boomwhacker packs (tuned percussion tubes) for their school.
CAST CPD menu venues announced!
We can confirm that the twilight CPD sessions for this year will be held in the following venues:
Oban High School: Rothesay Joint Campus: Salen Primary: Islay High: Castlehill Primary: Lochgilphead Joint Campus: Rhu Primary and St. Mun’s Primary. There are still places available if you want to book. Please see below for full details. To book a place on any of our courses please email: fiona.blakey@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk Continue reading CAST CPD menu venues announced!
CAST CPD menu 2014/15
Please see below for the CAST CPD menu for 2014/15. Local funded twilights covering a variety of arts related topics, please read! To book a place on any of our courses please email: fiona.blakey@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk
Courses will run from approx 4pm till 6pm latest EXCEPT BIG RHYTHM SESSIONS which are programmed from 1pm till 5pm. Tea and coffee will be available. There are no charges for these courses. All venues TBC. Hope you can come along! Continue reading CAST CPD menu 2014/15
GYMNASTICS and DANCE COURSES……coming soon!
GYMNASTICS COURSE for primary class teachers to assist with the teaching of gymnastics. Tuesday 13th May 2014,3.45pm – 5.30pm, Park Primary
DANCE COURSE for primary class teachers to assist with the teaching of dance.
Wednesday 14th May 2014,3.45pm – 5.30pm, Dalintober Primary
The courses will be led by Anne Murphy, Development Officer with Education Scotland. To book a place on either course please email Rona Young, PE Co-ordinator: rona.young@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk
CALL Scotland RTC Launch
To launch our new status as an Apple Regional Training Centre, specialising in iPads and Additional Support Needs, CALL is hosting a free half-day conference at Moray House School of Education on Friday 9th May. Speakers include Steve Bunce, Jenni Robertson and David Ryan. There will also be parallel workshop presentations on using iPads for:
– Literacy and Creativity (Jenni Robertson)
– Pupils with Dyslexia and Reading / Writing Difficulties (Paul Nisbet)
– Pupils with Communication Difficulties (Sally Millar)
– Pupils on the Autistic Spectrum (Sue Fletcher-Watson)
Teaching Dance course 1st April
The following course has been organised for primary class teachers to assist with the teaching of dance. The course will be led by Anne Murphy, Development Officer with Education Scotland.
Tuesday 1st April 2014,3.45pm – 5.30pm, Colgrain Primary
To book a place please email Rona Young, PE Co-ordinator:
rona.young@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk
Relationship Based Learning and Teaching’ seminar
Please find information below about a fantastic opportunity to attend a day long FREE CPD seminar in Inveraray on ‘Relationship Based Learning and Teaching’ featuring guest speakers and workshops on 29th March. This is a continuation of the successful CAST project ‘My Shoes, Your Shoes’. Click on the image below for full details…………….
Continue reading Relationship Based Learning and Teaching’ seminar
Gymnastics courses coming soon………
The following courses have been organised for primary class teachers to assist with the teaching of gymnastics and dance. The courses will be led by Anne Murphy, Development Officer with Education Scotland.
– Wednesday 26th February 10am-3pm, Inveraray Primary, gymnastics and dance.
– Tuesday 4th March 3.45pm-5.45pm, Colgrain Primary, gymnastics.
– Wednesday 5th March 3.45pm-5.45pm, Sandbank Primary, gymnastics.
– Thursday 13th March 10am-3pm, Oban (venue TBC), gymnastics and dance.
To book a place please email Rona Young, PE Co-ordinator: rona.young@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk
Alimacs Tennis at Cardross
P1-7 pupils at Cardross enjoyed a fun filled tennis day. The tennis sessions were taken by Alan MacBeath, Head Coach at Cardross Tennis Club. The pupils were not the only ones having fun! The staff were treated to an after-school CPD event too.
Venues announced for CAST CPD 13/14
There are still a few FREE places on the following CAST CPD courses:
TEACHING MUSIC THROUGH SONG, CREATIVE, FUN STORYTELLING, PAINTING AND THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF COLOUR, MUSICAL COMPOSITION AND IMPROVISATION, INSTRUMENTAL INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM.
See below for full venue information…………. Continue reading Venues announced for CAST CPD 13/14
3 new ipad training courses at Cardross in 2013
iPads for Beginners
Date: Wednesday 23rd October 3:45pm-5pm Location: Cardross Primary
Places: 30
This course is designed for teachers interested in using an iPad within the classroom but are unsure where to start.
It will cover the very basics of iPad use, such as notes, safari and the camera. This course is not suitable for teachers that are already familiar with this device. Continue reading 3 new ipad training courses at Cardross in 2013
CAST free twilight CPD menu 2013/14
We are delighted to publish our delicious CPD menu for the coming year!
Hopefully you will find something that tickles your tastebuds…..
If so, then email
Fiona.blakey@ea.argyll-bute.sch.uk
to book a place on any of our sessions.
Click HERE to see full menu.
