{"id":2195,"date":"2017-01-25T08:07:39","date_gmt":"2017-01-25T08:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/anguschildrenandlearning\/?p=2195"},"modified":"2017-01-25T08:07:39","modified_gmt":"2017-01-25T08:07:39","slug":"get-ready-for-the-january-commonwealth-class-debate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/an\/anguschildrenandlearning\/2017\/01\/25\/get-ready-for-the-january-commonwealth-class-debate\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Ready for the January Commonwealth Class Debate"},"content":{"rendered":"

posted by Alita Spink,\u00a0Support Officer \u2013 Schools and Learning<\/p>\n

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<\/a>News from the Commonwealth<\/span><\/strong>
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What does ‘belonging’ mean to you<\/strong>
\nWh<\/span><\/span>at does it mean to belong to a community or country? What does it feel like to be part of a group of people with similar interests or a shared background?<\/p>\n

It\u2019s time to get ready for the first Commonwealth Class debate of 2017, which will take place on Thursday 26 January. Join us in discussing what it is that gives your students a sense of belonging and makes them feel appreciated by the world and people around them.<\/p>\n

We have all the tools and materials you need to steer your class through this thought-provoking topic, so make your way to Schools Online<\/a> and prepare to share your students\u2019 thoughts with their peers all around the globe.<\/p>\n

The debate will start at 9.30am GMT on Thursday 26 January and will be facilitated live until 11.00am GMT, but you will still be able to post your comments on Schools Online until 2 February.<\/p>\n

Prepare for January ‘s debate<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Winners of children’s writing competition announced<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"winners\"<\/a>We are delighted to announce the winners and commended entries from the Commonwealth Class story writing competition for children. Get your students prepped and ready for the next debate by reading some of these compelling short stories and illustrations on the theme of belonging (and maybe inspire a few to put pen to paper themselves). Click here<\/a> to take a look at the winning entries.<\/p>\n

The importance of young people in the Commonwealth\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"importance\"<\/a>Did you know that the Commonwealth\u2019s 52 member countries have a combined population of over two billion, and that more than 60 per cent are aged under 30? Prepare for the next debate by exploring how the Commonwealth works to make young people feel valued. Brush up on the value here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Roll up, roll up: latest edition of First News out now<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"rollup\"<\/a>This month\u2019s edition of First News is about celebrating the achievements of young people around the Commonwealth, the crucial role they play in their countries\u2019 development \u2013 from activists, and entrepreneurs, to champion chess players and youth workers; we\u2019ve got their stories covered.<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download the resource for your students in preparation for
\nthe next debate.<\/p>\n

Latest Commonwealth resources and opportunities<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

New science resource now available \u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"science\"<\/a>How can we feed our planet\u2019s growing population? Say hello to our new teaching resource on the topic of global food security. Created in collaboration with the Royal Society, the resource is packed with lesson plans and suggestions for cross-curricular activities. The accompanying video is also the perfect way to kick off a lesson or discussion on this pertinent issue. Take a look at the materials.
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Overseas postings available for UK teachers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

\"overseas\"<\/a>Are you a UK teacher looking for professional and personal development? How does a 12-month post-to-post exchange overseas sound? The Royal Commonwealth Society is currently accepting applications from UK-based teachers for exchanges with colleagues in Australia and Canada. Click here<\/a> to find\u00a0out more about the programme and application process.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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