posted by Louise Kirby, YMI Coordinator, Schools & Learning

An opportunity for P3 aged children.

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posted by Christine Jackson, Schools and Learning Support Officer

Come and join us for some lively debate and creative conversation

Angus House, Training Rooms A/B/C

Thursday 23^rd February 2017, 4.00pm – 6.00pm

RSVP: Carol Lyon LyonC@angus.gov.uk  or Christine Jackson JacksonC2@angus.gov.uk

posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer 

Something exciting is happening on Thursday 9 March…

On Thursday 9 March 2017, schools around the world will celebrate International School Meals Day. This year’s theme is Food, Culture and Heritage.

Get involved – Children and young people (supported by their teachers or other adults)  are being encouraged to share ‘stories’ about their culture, heritage and associated food. This could be family food traditions, food that is loved (or not!) in their country or festivals, ceremonies and celebrations that take place.

Photographs, blogs, videos or vines, songs, poems, stories and recipes are all welcome and can be shared in a number of ways.  Start sending your ideas, stories and other pieces NOW! 

Download the flyer featuring tips and ideas

It is up to each individual country, school and classroom to take part in whatever way works best for them. For details on how to connect with teachers and classrooms around the world visit global school/education platforms like Skype in the classroom or British Councils Schools Online.

Follow us on Twitter @IntSchoolMeals as well as with the hashtag #ISMD2017. And show your school’s support by signing up to the ISMD social media Thunderclap!

International School Meals Day (ISMD) is a unique campaign with the aim of raising awareness of good nutrition for all children regardless of their circumstances, and is managed by Children in Scotland.

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