posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer

It has been over three months since the tragic events that took place in Manchester in May this year. Our thoughts continue to be with the individuals and communities affected by this terrible incident. There may be a number of young people that were directly affected and may still be struggling to cope, know how to get the help and advice they need. The advice for anyone suffering from mental health concerns is for them to contact their GP in the first instance, or, where this is not possible, to call 111 and seek advice and a referral. Information is also available on the NHS inform website.

posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer

Are you interested in improving the emotional well-being of pupils, families, teachers and school staff in your care? Details of two new SCEL endorsed programmes from Place2Be, designed to support teachers and school leaders to champion mental health and emotional wellbeing within their establishments, can be found on the Framework for Educational Leadership.

posted by Christine Jackson, Schools and Learning Support Officer 

Members of the Arbroath and District Music Festival Committee would love to draw your attention to the annual competitive music festival that takes place in Arbroath every March.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to take part in exciting and rewarding activities that include singing, instrumental playing and verse speaking.  The committee can provide support with transport to and from the Webster’s Memorial Theatre and are keen to remind you that you can use backing tracks for choirs and soloists if you are unable to find an accompanist.  The deadline for entries is 26^th January 2018.  Festival Flyer 2017

posted by Jonathan Brown, Primary Science Development Officer

Please find attached the RAISE News release for you to share in your authority.  The event went really well this morning and I want to thank Juliet, Darren and the fantastic team at Blackhall Primary for all their efforts.  Terrific pupils who were fantastic!  Sir Ian had a great time and was very pleased to hear about the programme and how it is developing.  RAiSE news release

The news article is also available on the Scottish Government’s news pages.

https://news.gov.scot/news/raising-aspirations-in-science

Gayle Duffus ΙEducation Officer – Primary Science, Education Scotland

posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer 

Please see attached leaflet.  OFOF Twilights Angus

posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer 

Please see attached flyer.  ASN Flyer Nov 17