posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer – Schools and Learning

We are very busy at the moment, with different projects running in several communities across Scotland.  to keep track of all this activity we have taken to the blogosphere!  Check out our current blogs, spread th word, and tweet us with http://@Creative_Voices

StreetsAhead Tranent

Throughout the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design 2016, StreetsAhead Tranent is exploring children’s views and experiences of their local community and built environment; examining how these factors impact on children’s rights and wellbeing.

Visit the StreetsAhead Tranent blog to keep up to date with all the latest from the project: bit.ly/StreetsAheadTranent

StreetsAhead Tranent is supported by East Lothian Council, Historic Scotland, Festival of Architecture, Heritage Lottery Fund, Tranent Conservation Area Regeneration Scheme, East Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership.

Imagining Aberdeen

Three hundred children from Bramble Brae Primary, Manor Park Primary, Riverbank Primary and Tullos Primary are Imagining Aberdeen as a place where children are healthy, happy and safe. Children have been considering life in the community, at home and at school and exploring the idea of human dignity. Soon 20 of these children – our Imagineers – will take part in a Mural Project which captures children’s vision for the city.

Visit the Imagining Aberdeen blog to keep up to date with all the latest from the project: bit.ly/ImaginingAberdeen

Imagining Aberdeen is supported by Aberdeen City Council.

Children’s Parliament Investigates…

Through the lens of children’s human rights children from 8 schools across Edinburgh are exploring what children need to be healthy, happy and safe at home, school and in the community. In each school a team of CP Investigators are exploring children’s perspectives on bullying. Their ideas and investigations will be shared with the City of Edinburgh Council to help influence the Council’s understanding of bullying in schools.

Visit the Children’s Parliament Investigates… blog to keep up to date with all the latest from the project: http://bit.ly/CPInvestigates

Children’s Parliament Investigates… is supported by Big Lottery: Young Start Fund.

  If you would like more information about any part of Children’s Parliament’s work, or if you would like to find out about how Children’s Parliament could work with you please visit us at: www.childrensparliament.org.uk/
Children’s Parliament acknowledges the support of the Scottish Government through a CYPFEIF and ALEC Fund Grant.

posted by Lesley Eaton, School Travel Administrator, Schools and Learning

Welcome to the BIG Walk to School for May.

• It’s National Walk to School Week 16-20 May (local dates may vary). We’ll be out and about throughout Scotland during the week with Strider to celebrate. If you are planning your own special event please let us know and we’ll help to publicise it

• Sign up now for the Scotland Walk of Fame (starts 9^th May). Prizes, glory and the chance to see your school name on the daily walk of fame.

To take part simply email scotland@livingstreets.org.uk with the subject WoF and your school name and keep logging your active journeys throughout May

Highlights include:

• a chance to take part in the award nominated Scotland Walk of Fame – Please encourage your schools to register and email ‘WoF’ and name of school to scotland@livingstreets.org.uk
• events happening across Scotland later this month to celebrate Walk to School Week (16-20 May).  Drop me a line if you’ve got something happening locally that you’d like us to help publicise
• …and have you used April’s badge to unlock the fabulous Toucan animation on our Walk to School app yet?   App Store or Google Play.

If you’re setting up for the WoW 16/17 programme with Smarter Choices in your area please get in touch so that we can plan in our support and resources to take this forward for you.

Chris Thompson
Schools and Projects Coordinator
chris.thompson@livingstreets.org.uk
T. 0131 243 2648  M. 07702 717541
Living Streets Scotland,
5 Rose Street,
Edinburgh
EH2 2PR
T.0131 243 2645   www.livingstreets.org.uk/scotland @LStreetsScot

posted by Lesley Eaton, School Travel Administrator, Schools and Learning

Thousands of children across the UK set off from their school gates in June 2015, celebrating the wonders of walking by taking part in Brake’s Giant Walk.

This annual event is a fantastic way for children to put their best feet forwards for road safety: to say “yes!” to the health and planet-saving benefits of walking, and “no!” to fast driving that threatens children’s safety. The UK has a poor record for protecting children on foot and bike compared to many European neighbours. Half our children are driven to school, increasing pollution, danger and damaging health.

To find out more about this event please click on the link below:

http://www.brake.org.uk/events-training/community-events-training/giant-walk-for-schools