Posted by Su Spink, Brechin High School

Last term 9 pupils in S3 at Brechin High School took part in a week’s sailing trip with Ocean Youth Trust Scotland accompanied by Miss Smith (Maths) and Mr Vernon (PE).

Under the guidance of specialist sea staff, sails were hoisted, the boat was steered by pupils, positions plotted and log books filled out. Pupils took it in turns to ensure that there was a tasty feast awaiting the hungry crew of 18. None of the pupils had any real experience of sailing but by the end of the voyage the Sea Staff where happy for them to take control. The pupils arrived with a change of clothes, a pair of wellies, enthusiasm and a sprit of adventure.

They left with the experience of a lifetime and memories that will last them forever.

Posted by Su Spink, Brechin High School

Brechin High School pupils Allyn McLaren, Josh Sharpe and Kayleigh Cameron gave a presentation to a room of delegates in a bid to secure funding for OYTS from the Alliance Trust.

Here is some of the feedback: ‘I wanted to say thank you so much to Allyn, Josh, and Kayleigh for their fantastic contribution at yesterday’s presentation. They represented OYT Scotland and the school so well. They were polite and told their stories with such passion. The employees at Alliance Trust were really impressed with their presentation and commented specifically about them and how they brought home what OYT Scotland are all about…..I was so impressed with the three of them- such a great performance!’

Posted by Beverley Scheepers, Development Officer – Early Years, ASH Scotland

ASH Scotland is proud to offer a fully funded training opportunity for family support workers, befrienders, home/school link workers and early years staff from both voluntary and local authority based organisations.  If you work or volunteer in a role which involves supporting families with young children, then this training is for you and we will be in Arbroath, Dundee and Perth to deliver the training in October/November 2015 (follow the website link below for all the date options or see the poster above).

For further details about the training and booking opportunities, please see the ASH Scotland Website http://www.ashscotland.org.uk/what-we-do/children-young-people-and-tobacco/children-carers-second-hand-smoke/.

THIS TRAINING IS FULLY FUNDED AND IS THEREFORE FREE OF CHARGE.

posted by Lesley Eaton, School Travel Administrator

Hello everyone!

The powers that be have listened to our feedback and have moved the Big Pedal to April next year.

The Big Pedal 2016 will run from the 18 April until the 29 April, a period of two weeks. The format will be the best five days from ten, there will also be a single day challenge. Schools will be able to enter as individual classes or whole schools.

(We know that there are some local holidays in 3 Scottish local authorities (Edinburgh, Falkirk and Inverclyde), however the format of scoring the best 5 days from the 10 available should mean that this is not insurmountable?)

posted by:  Helen Moore, Education Officer, Brake

We are seeking your help in promoting Road Safety Week to educators, families and communities. You can find out more about Road Safety Week on our website at www.roadsafetyweek.org.uk. 

If you follow this link you will find a page with links to our road safety week flyers for various audiences. These flyers include the information for individuals and organisations to register to receive information, action packs, and details to take part in the event.

posted b:  Emma Forbes, Sector Assistant, Industry Sector, Economic Development

From the 7 October 2015 till 1 November 2015 Vision Mechanics present DragonQuest an illuminated night time adventure suitable for all ages. Come along and the enjoy the theatrical, mystery spectacular created especially for the woods of Monikie Country Park. You can interact through a downloadable App and  enjoy a wider, high-tech experience allowing you to see fairies, hovering flies and goblins as you walk through the woods on the search for an ancient dragon that has supposedly come to rest there.