posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer
Slightly late this quarter, but we at Families Outside are pleased to release our January (really February) 2017 edition of the Bulletin newsletter which covers the work of the organisation over the last quarter.
Bulletin–February2017 http://www.familiesoutside.org.uk/content/uploads/2017/02/Newsletter-Jan17.pdf
posted by Lesley Eaton, School Travel Administrator, Schools and Learning
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posted by Louise Kirby, YMI Coordinator, Schools and Learning
Jam Time project was delivered to P7s at Northmuir, Letham, Strathmore and Langlands Primary. This was a free opportunity to have 2 workshops with professional musician Steven Gibbons. He introduced basic guitar chords, explored guitar styles and pupils played along instantly to modern backing tracks. Guitars were provided to schools for pupils to continue their interest.
Pupil feedback from Langlands “It was great to be given the opportunity to play the guitar, due to our school being given the guitars. We loved learning new chords and getting to play along to a backing track. We liked playing as part of a group because you didn’t feel put on the spot if you made a mistake. The tutorial wasn’t just about us sitting back and listening, it was a practical, “hands-on” session which was exciting. We also appreciated being give our own guitar pick! Thank you!”
Feedback from Letham pupils “It was fun, learning new songs, learning the chords, playing the rhythm to the song.”
This project is funded by Youth Music Initiative with an aim of offering young people opportunities to take part in enjoyable music making opportunities.
For more info on YMI projects contact KirbyL@angus.gov.uk
posted by Alita Spink, Support Officer, Schools and Learning
New RHET website
https://www.rhet.org.uk/ We are pleased to let you know that RHET now have a new website which should make it easier for you to find information and book sessions.
posted by Alita Spink, Support Officer, Schools and Learning
Who can help Food Education in Scotland?
What is this?
Grey Area What is this: This resource lists a range of organisations who can support your food education projects.
Who is this for?
Grey Area Who is this for: This resource supports practitioners from all sectors and targets all levels within Curriculum for Excellence.
posted by Alita Spink, Support Officer, Schools an Learning
When we hosted the Launchpad events with Steven Kidd from UNICEF last year, we received lots of feedback stating that SMT members and teachers would really value the opportunity to come together to hear about the latest resources/games/activities and to find out what other schools have been doing in terms of Global Citizenship/Learning for Sustainability. Well, in a direct response to your wishes, we have ensured that the opportunity has arrived!
We are inviting all those who have engaged with us in myriad ways over the last 3 years to come to the One World Centre, 189 Princes Street, Dundee, DD4 6DQ on Wednesday 22nd February, 2017 from 4-5.15 p.m. Just click on the Eventbrite link here and sign up today for your free tickets: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/global-citizenship-networking-tickets-31510065454
At our previous events, SMT members and teachers have said:
“I found it inspiring!”
“Look forward to filtering it through our school.”
“It was a highly informative and enjoyable CLPL. I plan to make LfS a priority in our next School Improvement Plan.”
“We shall encourage our pupils to act!”
We know, from our travels around Scotland, that there is some excellent practice global citizenship education in our schools at the present time so do come along and share and hear he latest news.
We look forward to seeing you again soon.
