The world being what it is, it is unfortunately necessary to have conversations about terrorism with our children. Try this excellent resource from The Day for advice on how to talk about terrorist attacks – like the recent horror in … Continue reading →
Looks innocent enough, non? đ Where do you stand on the greatest debate of our lunchtime: fidget toys – to spin or not to spin! Originally designed for children with autism, anxiety and/or ADD/ADHD, to increase focus and control fidgeting, … Continue reading →
If I ruled the worldâŚOh okay then, Scotland⌠So, you may have heard that the 44th President of the United States will be addressing philanthropy and business leaders at a dinner in Edinburgh on 26th May 2017 at the EICC. … Continue reading →
This opinion piece from Book Riot – In Defense of ‘Other Girls’ in YA – is definitely worth a read. It tackles the rather unpleasant trope of, ‘Not Like Other Girls‘. I have to say, this trope has always seemed … Continue reading →
Entrepreneur Jimmy Wales has launched Wikitribune, a collaboration between journalists and citizens that will put facts first. But in the age of fake news, can facts really change our minds? – The Day As ever, I highly recommend reading The … Continue reading →
13 Reasons Why is the latest Netflix show everyone is obsessed with. Whilst itâs received a lot of praise for its diversity, for flipping the silent dead-girl trope, and for its overarching message to be kinder to others, there is a growing number of people who are criticising the showâs troubling portrayal of youth suicide and the risk it poses to vulnerable viewers. – Buzzfeed Continue reading →
Top: Julia G. delivering her talk to Maisondieu Primary pupils; Bottom: LtoR (Back row): Sadie S; Halle B; Brooke G; Kayley D. (Front row) Dana M; Gwen O.
The culmination of a school collaboration with The Anne Frank Trust UK, sees 3rd year history pupils from Brechin Community Campus curate the trustâs highly acclaimed, âAnne Frank: A History For Todayâ Exhibition. Pupils have been trained to be Peer Guides – an intensive, day-long workshop presented by Eilidh Lean of The Anne Frank Trust, equipped pupils to present talks on themes such as, Understanding Prejudice; Responsibility and Resistance; The Historical Context of the Holocaust; Human Rights; Identity and Diversity. Pupils will be delivering guided tours of the exhibit throughout its two week long installation on campus; until Friday 28th April.
Today, two classes of youngsters from Maisondieu Primary School came to visit, and the feedback received was excellent! đ
The Anne Frank Schools Programme takes the poignant messages of Anneâs life and diary and helps students understand the damage caused by prejudice and hatred. It helps young people:
Increase their knowledge of Anne Frank and the Holocaust.
Understand the consequences of unchecked prejudice and discrimination.
Explore, understand, respect and celebrate cultural diversity.
Learn more about themselves and their local community.
Increase their confidence, as they develop their literacy and presentation skills.
Develop respect for others.
Principle Teacher of Social Subjects, Ralph Coates, said of the Schools Programme, âIâm delighted to have this opportunity for our pupils to promote key societal themes of tolerance and diversity, and share understanding of the dangers of prejudice. The programme is designed to share the messages of Anneâs story within our local community and empower participating pupils, giving them key transferable skills.â
Iâve just received a press release â it doesnât matter what for â that has listed all the different ways the world might end, based on scenarios from films, and how people have stated they would respond. It is stupid, and now I will explain why on a scenario-by-scenario basis. Continue reading →
But Woolfâs ideal reader, who disappears as she reads and tries on alternate identities, is now under siege. Our stories are going social and, as new platform technologies remake the reading experience into something increasingly interactive, we now must ask what weâre giving up in the bargain. Continue reading →
Another readable blog from Booknerdlandia, this time focusing on issues of ‘gender’ in Marvel Comics, but also contributing to the on-going ‘diversity’ stooshie ignited by a recent Marvel press conference; as per previously discussed by Clishmaclaver. đ “…top editors and … Continue reading →
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