{"id":1578,"date":"2016-08-11T11:39:59","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T10:39:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/anguschildrenandlearning\/?p=1578"},"modified":"2016-08-11T11:39:59","modified_gmt":"2016-08-11T10:39:59","slug":"forfar-academy-showcase-better-movers-better-thinkers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/anguschildrenandlearning\/2016\/08\/11\/forfar-academy-showcase-better-movers-better-thinkers\/","title":{"rendered":"Forfar Academy Showcase: Better Movers, Better Thinkers:………."},"content":{"rendered":"

posted by Graeme Wallace, Depute Head Teacher, Forfar Academy
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\nFORFAR ACADEMY SHOWCASE: BETTER MOVERS, BETTER THINKERS: RAISING ATTAINMENT THROUGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

WEDNESDAY 24<\/span>TH<\/span><\/sup> AUGUST 2016
\n<\/span><\/span><\/b>MORNING: TEACHERS \/ PRACTICAL FOCUS
\n<\/span><\/span><\/b>AFTERNOON: SENIOR STAFF & HEAD TEACHERS (PRIMARY & SECONDARY)<\/span><\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Forfar Academy is holding a showcase event on Wednesday 24th<\/span><\/sup> August 2016<\/u><\/b> to share with colleagues the Better Movers, Better Thinkers (BMT) programme.\u00a0 The focus of the event will be on raising attainment through PE.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Better Movers and Thinkers (BMT) is an approach to learning and teaching in physical education designed to develop the ability of all children and young people to move and think in a more cohesive way with a specific focus on developing, enhancing and fostering Executive Function (EF) skills<\/span><\/a> within the learning process. The BMT approach represents an evolution in physical education and incorporates pedagogical development and innovative content with current good practice.\u00a0 Further information on the BMT programme can be found here:\u00a0 http:\/\/www.educationscotland.gov.uk\/resources\/b\/bmt\/introduction.asp<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The day will be hosted by Forfar Academy\u2019s PE Department, several of whom have been trained by Education Scotland as BMT Tutors and will also include input from Andy Dalziell who has been a leading light in developing the programme and has worked on it internationally.\u00a0 The event is free and will include lunch and refreshments provided by our pupils\u2019 enterprise company, Fat Cats Catering!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The outline programme is:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

9.00 -9.30 Welcome and introduction
\n<\/span>9.30- 10.30 BMT session 1
\n<\/span>10.30-11.30 BMT session 2
\n<\/span>11.30 -11.45 Coffee
\n<\/span>11.45 – 12.45 BMT session 3
\n<\/span>12.45 – 1.00 Plenary and questions<\/p>\n

<\/span>1.00 – 2.00 Lunch<\/p>\n

<\/span>2.00-3.00 Presentation to senior staff and Head Teachers
\n<\/span>3-3.40 Practical demonstration to senior staff and Head Teachers<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The three BMT sessions will be practical for staff and will range from early years to 4th level (this will be suited to primary teachers <\/b>and secondary teachers of PE<\/b>). Finer detail will be available after the holidays.\u00a0 The presentation to senior staff will focus on the role of PE( and BMT) on raising attainment in schools and the background and research that underpins the programme. This will be suited to Primary and Secondary Head Teachers<\/b>. \u00a0 The practical presentation will allow staff to see the programme in action.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Colleagues from all sectors are encouraged to attend.\u00a0 Places can be booked by contacting Colin Agnew, Principal Teacher of PE, Forfar Academy by emailing FORAgnewC@forfaracademy.angus.sch.uk<\/span><\/a> by Monday 22nd<\/span><\/sup> August. \u00a0Further information can be obtained by contacting Colin by email or calling him on 01307 475900.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We look forward to welcoming as many colleagues as possible on the day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Best wishes
\n<\/span>Graeme <\/span><\/p>\n

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