posted by Margaret Thompson, Library Assistant, Arbroath High School

On Tuesday 18th October, Arbroath High School pupils, with the help of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and The British Heart Foundation, learned how to restart the heart of someone who has suffered a cardiac arrest/ heart attack.

Currently in the UK, less than one in ten people (8.6%) survive a cardiac arrest. Arbroath High School wants to be part of the campaign which aims to train more than 100,000 young people how to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and improve this figure. If we achieved the same survival rates (25%) as found in parts of Norway where CPR is taught in schools, an additional 100 lives could be saved each week – the equivalent of approximately 5,000 every year!

The picture shows Call Push Rescue Trainer and Head Girl Ellen Wilson on the right with S5 pupil Amy Hood carrying out CPR.

posted by Rodger Hill, Service Manager

How resilient are you and your family?  What about your class? Your colleagues?  Are you ready for snow, ice, wind, flooding, rain?  Don’t worry, there are simple steps you can take, some have been listed below.  If you do any of them tweet using #ReadyScotland and encourage others to be resilient too!  For learning journeys and other resources to help deliver lessons in this area you can also visit bit.ly/RfEScot

Snow – keep a blanket, food and water in your car

Ice – identify the stop valve and know how to turn off water

Wind – secure loose objects like garden furniture, trampolines or anything that could get blown around

Flooding – move important documents and valuables to a higher place

Rain – avoid walking or driving through flood water

Visit the http://ReadyScotland.org/ for more advice on being resilient this winter

Contact Eilidh.Soussi@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk if you or your school are being resilient or for more information

posted by Alita Spink, Support Officer, Schools and Learning

This e-bulletin is aimed at teachers and professionals who are looking to engage schools in activities relating to flooding, extreme weather, climate change and other community resilience issues.  Please forward to those who may be interested. For resources and information about community resilience visit our Ready for Emergencies website: http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/readyforemergencies

• Free community resilience networking event on 31^st October for resilience professionals and teachers
• Register at the end of October for a new updated British Red Cross resource called Pillowcase2, aimed at P4-7, to read about the current resource click here
• Classroom resources about severe weather from British Red Cross
• Sign up to Flooding Gateway to receive Scottish flood risk management news
• Earlston High School in Scottish Borders held its 2^nd Resilient Communities day for S3 students
• Scotland’s Environment website launches Citizen Science Portal
• Hot off the press!  Community resilience and Curriculum for Excellence flyer available for download
• Resilience week 7 – 11^th November share your resilience activities through Twitter #ReadyScotland

If you would like to share your news or stories or get advice and support for community resilience then please contact me on the email below.

Best wishes / Dùrachdan

Eilidh Soussi Ι Development Officer, Community Resilience
Education Scotland/Foghlam Alba Ι The Optima, 58 Robertson Street, Glasgow G2 8DU
T: + 44 (0) 131 244 5398  Ι  M: + 44 (0) 754 066 8986
E:  Eilidh.Soussi@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk

posted by Alita Spink, Support Officer, Schools and Learning

Date: Monday 31st October 2016

Time: 09:00 (for 09:25 start) – 15:00

Venue: Celtic Park, London Road, Glasgow, G40 3RE

Target audience: P4 – 7 and secondary teachers with an interest in geography/social studies/health and wellbeing/science and resilience professionals who are looking to engage schools in activities relating to flooding, extreme weather, climate change and other community resilience issues.

This is a unique opportunity that will encourage meaningful employer involvement, supporting the work of the Developing the Young Workforce agenda.  Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage learners with their local environment supporting work around learning for sustainability.

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We would be delighted if you were able to join us on the day.

To find out what was discussed at the last event click here

posted by Alita Spink, Support Officer, Schools and Learning

News from the Commonwealth

How does democracy affect my life?

What is democracy? In what way does it affect your students’ everyday lives?

Join us on Thursday 20 October for our next Commonwealth Class debate, a wonderful opportunity for your students to delve into the topic of democracy with peers all around the world.

Democracy is the foundation for so many of the things we take for granted in Commonwealth countries, not least of all freedom of expression and the right to vote. In this month’s debate, we will be asking students to reflect on what it would be like to live without democracy, as well as discuss ways they can make sure their voices are heard in their community, school and beyond.

The debate will take place on Schools Online on Thursday 20 October from 9:30 to 11:00 GMT, but you can leave your comments up until Thursday 27 October – we look forward to seeing you there!

Join the debate

Prepare for the next Commonwealth Class debate

Catch up on the world’s largest democracy
Swot up for the next debate with the latest edition of First News, the award winning newspaper for young people. With a special focus on India, the world’s largest democracy, this is the perfect way for your students to learn about and discuss issues related to democracy, such as online activism and international legislation.

In Focus: democracy
The Commonwealth  believe in building, supporting and strengthening democracy, and recognise the right to vote to be an essential pillar of democracy. Make sure your students are prepped and ready for the next debate by exploring this value and understand how this big concept is entirely dependent on the actions of individuals.

Opportunities for budding Commonwealth writers

Submit your story to our competition
What does the word ‘Belonging’ mean to you and your class? We are accepting submissions from teachers and students alike for our Commonwealth Class story writing competition, a fantastic way to add your voice to the Commonwealth’s inspiring storytelling heritage…and be in with the chance of winning some great prizes!

Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition
Get your students’ creative juices flowing with the Queen’s Commonwealth Essay Competition. Running until 1 May 2017, this is a chance to weave writing, critical thinking, and global awareness into your curriculum, as well as an incentive for students to raise their game by competing with thousands of their Commonwealth peers.

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

Colleagues
I am delighted to be able to inform you that applications for funding from the NHS Tayside Health Promoting Schools Grants and Awards Scheme are now being accepted.

I have attached the updated application form and information sheet (they can also be accessed through the HWB tile on the Angus Glow page).

Applications should be submitted to me spinka1@angus.gov.uk by no later than Friday 4 November, 2016.

Please click on the links below to view information and application:
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