The first gathering of Oban and Lorn Little Owls met at sunny Ganavan on Monday 30th May at 4pm. OWLS (Outdoor and Woodland Learning Scotland) is a national group, formed from the Forest Education Initiative and promotes outdoor learning. At our gathering we shared ideas, tried out some new maths and talking and listening activities and of course had a brew on the Kelly kettle.
The next gathering will be at Dunstaffnage on Wednesday 7th September. Anyone with an interest in outdoor learning is welcome. We will discuss what people would like to get from the group, whether it is funding, resources, training opportunities or sharing good practice. The next meeting will also have a theme of science outdoors. If you have any ideas to share then please bring them along. Sign up for the next meeting with aileen@stramash.gov.uk or to have your name put on our mailing list.
Category Archives: Offers
Free Samba Drumming for primary schools. (register NOW)
We are delighted to offer our samba project again from January to June 2014
What: a samba drumming project for p5-7 delivered by a music specialist, focusing on rhythm using Brazilian percussion instruments. In the last week of the block the children will have an opportunity to perform either to other pupils or an invited local audience.
When: a consecutive six week block of approx 1 hour-long sessions (depending on numbers) programmed to fit your timetable between January and June 2014 Continue reading Free Samba Drumming for primary schools. (register NOW)
Film Newsletter from CAST!
Please see our new newsletter with updates on Moving Image Education in Argyll and Bute HERE
Don’t miss the offer of free P5 animation workshops on page 2!!!
Glasgow 2014 Athletes’ Village Art Competition – register your interest now!
Game On Scotland is asking every primary and secondary school in Scotland to get their pupils to design posters to be placed in the rooms of the Athletes’ Village. They guarantee to every individual school that takes part that their chosen artwork will be displayed in the village – your pupils’ work could end up in the bedroom of Usain Bolt, Tom Daley or any of the talented athletes coming to Scotland from all over the world. Pre-register your interest HERE for the competition now. Continue reading Glasgow 2014 Athletes’ Village Art Competition – register your interest now!
The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk
They are new to Primary 6 but that’s the only thing they have in common.
Martin and Simon. Newcomers. One keen to fit in; the other doesn’t care.
A coming of age tale about friendship, bullying and overcoming adversity.
WHAT IT’S ABOUT
The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk addresses important themes about growing up including bullying, making friends and fitting in. The ideas of becoming aware of who you are, and being honest with yourself and with your friends, are also key to the play. Continue reading The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk
Food for Thought: Education Fund
Education Scotland are pleased to announce the launch of the Food for Thought: Education Fund. The fund was officially launched by The Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages Dr Alasdair Allan and Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead at Castleview Primary, Edinburgh. The opportunity to apply for a grant from the Food for Thought: Education Fund will give practitioners scope to explore food education within Curriculum for Excellence. It is required that schools identify and work in partnership with a local business to enhance the project Continue reading Food for Thought: Education Fund
FREE WILDLIFE WORKSHOP
Froglife are offering to come into schools and youth groups in Scotland and run amphibian and reptile workshop sessions with a citizen science focus. Workshops will include storytelling, a “wildlife spotter” counting and recording activity, and a craft a frog, toad, newt, lizard or snake session. Workshops take place indoors, will last for an hour and a half, and can accommodate a maximum of 30 children per session. Continue reading FREE WILDLIFE WORKSHOP
SMART Notebook 11 Service Pack 1 now available
This new update improves SMART Notebook 11 speed, responsiveness and usability. It features SMART Response software updates and a new version of SMART Ink providing improved integration with Microsoft software. This Service Pack update now adds support for Mac OSX 10.8 (Mountain Lion) and limited Microsoft Windows 8 compatibility. If you have any questions please contact mailto:anne.forrest@steljes.co.uk
