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News and events!
Here is some current information on the following:
1. Eat, Drink Discover Scotland Education Programme Eat Drink Discover event
2. Edible Garden: A course designed to give you the skills to set up a simple productive garden and manage the growing space seasonally throughout the year. EdibleGarden-18th September
Food Standards Agency poster competition 
BETTER MOVERS AND THINKERS COURSE
The intention is for Education Scotland to offer a two day BMT course to colleagues on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th August 2014 – just before the start of the new term. The course will be staged at Inverclyde National Centre in Largs, it will be residential, it is open to all primary and secondary school teachers and Education Scotland will pay all costs involved including travelling expenses.
The course programme will be flexible enough to accommodate colleagues who are meeting BMT for the first time, and also those who have some experience of BMT and want to expand their knowledge and understanding. The hope is that the timing of the course will help alleviate the difficulties experienced in trying to get out of school.
In the first instance registration can be made at the following link https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/YH8SDX9
MECOPP Gypsy Traveller Raising Awareness Training
Just a small reminder of the free training we offer coming up soon! Please see below:
As part of our continuing work in the North and Mid Argyll area we are offering a free awareness-raising training session in Lochgilphead Community Centre on 21st May 2014 from 10.30am-1.30pm. Please see information below on the half day training seminar and Emma-Jane’s contact details for booking a place. We still have a few places available.
GT Awareness Training flyer
Food and health education opportunities…..
In chronological order, here are some food and health education opportunities.
1. Food Revolution Day. Friday 16th May. To mark the occasion, TES Connect is hosting a live cooking lesson run by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
We’re asking teachers from around the world to sign up their school or class HERE and take part in Jamie’s live TES Connect cooking lesson.By participating in this event, you and your class will be part of the world’s biggest ever cooking lesson.
What to expect from the day:
No cooking facilities are required; all you need is a clear desk space in your classroom. To find out what to expect from the day, how many students can participate, what tools you’ll need and the full ingredients list, take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions list .
2. QMS Create a Commonwealth Burger for S1 – S3 pupils – entries by 19th May 2014.
Commonwealth Burger Entry Form
3. Cooking Bus CPD in Glasgow – free 3 hour CPD sessions available during 2nd June to 6th June – open to teachers and support staff – click HERE for more information and how to sign up for a workshop
4. RHET : All Creatures Great and Small – the practicalities and benefits of keeping animals on your project Saturday 7th June Joint event with Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens, Royal Highland Educational Trust and Care Farming Scotland.
Saturday, 7th June, Palacerigg Country Park, Cumbernauld
June 7th info
This event is for people who are interested in keeping animals within a community setting – be it within a school or a community garden project. It will involve a variety of workshops/case studies including how to link keeping animals with the Curriculum for Excellence, health and safety issues around working with animals, looking after bees and chickens, and how working with animals can benefit vulnerable people. There will be plenty of networking opportunities throughout the day, out of doors opportunities to learn more about a variety of animal habitats and a tour around Palacerigg Country Park to look at the Children’s Farm and rare breeds. To book a place and download a programme for the day, see link to info above. Cost: £20 (FCFFG members), £35 School staff/ teachers and community gardening groups and £60 other organisations. Lunch and refreshments will be provided!
5. The Great British Space Dinner – competition open to 7 – 14 year olds to design a meal fit for an astronaut. Entries by 30th June.
Information HERE
6. Education Scotland Grow, Cook, Eat event at Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh ‘Save the date’ Saturday 13th September 2014
In line with recent the recent ‘Better Eating, Better Learning’ published guidance, Education Scotland are hosting an event providing practical support and advice around the practicalities of risk assessment and hygiene considerations around growing food in school, cooking the food in school and eating the results. Further details to follow.
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
Food Safety & Nutrition Live
A One Day Conference Tuesday 20th May 2014, Glasgow
For anyone involved in the preparation and handling of food there is greater pressure than ever to ensure the food you serve is not only safe to eat but is healthier too. Through lively and engaging sessions we aim to keep you up to date on all the latest hot topics and current developments relating to food safety and nutrition as well as providing practical ideas and inspiration. As you will see from the programme, we have brought together a fantastic line up of speakers who will make your learning informative and enjoyable…. we do hope you can join us!
A “MUST” attend event for all professionals involved in the preparation and provision of food.
See pdf below for full details…….
Grow your own School Orchard
Click on the pdf below for information how to buy an Orchard Pack…………….
Food for Thought: Education Fund: Phase 2 NOW OPEN until Friday 28th March.
An opportunity to apply for up to £5,000 to work in partnership with local businesses on food education projects, across Curriculum for Excellence, linking to cultural events of 2014.
Please click HERE to find out more and download the application form;
For more information, contact us on foodfund@educationscotland.gov.uk
Nurture Conference- 30th May.
Nurture Conference – 20% discount for AHDS members
Glasgow City Council has been something of a trailblazer in relation to nurture classes and groups. When we have had insight sessions at our conferences in recent years they have been very well received by delegates.
On 30th May, in Hampden Stadium, Glasgow is running a conference to share information about their journey ‘Towards the Nurturing City’ and the outcomes achieved so far.
All bookings should be made direct with Mary McKerrell
mary.mckerrell@education.glasgow.gov.uk
