Find topical teaching resources for February in Education Scotland’s calendar of events including: UNICEF Day for Change (8 February); Chinese New Year (10 February); and International Childhood Cancer Day (15 February)
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David Cameron on Creativity and Education
GTCS has published an article on creativity by Educationalist David Cameron, Director, The Read David Cameron Ltd. It is an expanded version of his TEDx presentation from Buenos Aires and acknowledges some of our achievements in Scotland from 2012. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland’s summer schools for children, young people and adults
Our Summer Schools Brochure 2013 is attached along with our Short Courses Portfolio. Below is just a small sample of the summer schools we will present this year.See the full range of courses available here
Children and Young People
1-2 or 3-4 year olds: Early Years Music
5-7 year olds: Professor Poggle and The Catastrophic Creature
15-17 year olds: Acting with Text
Adults (17+)
Acting: For Camera
Production: Directing Theatre
Music: Classical Singing
The projects are run by our most committed and dynamic tutors and we can develop a bespoke cost for a residency in another part of the country. The capacity, style and content of the summer school vary enormously but please do get back in touch if you see any gaps we can potentially help fill for you locally.
If you would like further information on the content or availability of these summer schools or other types of residency in the near future or further ahead please me contact me at the number below.
Contact: Jennifer Stephenson
Music Development Co-ordinator
+44 (0)141 270 8368 (direct)
Chantin’, Dancin’, Clappin’ and Tellin’: Accessible Routes into Music, Movement and Storymaking
Saturday 2nd February 10.30am-4.30pm
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
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Peachy Keen Primary School Competition
If you’ve seen the amazing Peachy Keen bike in action driving an animation in The Kingdom of If we’d like to invite your pupils to use their imaginations and think of another use for cycle power.
Peachy Keen have generously sponsored a schools competition where an innovative design could become a reality.
See details here: PeachyKeen competition form FINAL (1)
Laugh and Learn this Red Nose Day, 6 February, 11.15 am
Red Nose Day is back on Friday 15 March! Join the team from Comic Relief for this pre event on Glow TV. Get top tips on making Red Nose Day in your school fun and easy and develop understanding on how money raised can transform lives. This seminar will also feature a case study from John Duncan of Westhill Academy in Aberdeenshire. He will be telling us about how his students led their amazingly successful Red Nose Day in 2011 – by having fun, raising money and learning through the process.
Register here (glow password required)
New website on Glow to support the new National Qualifications
Education Scotland has launched a dedicated website which will provide quick, secure and easy access to the range of web-based course materials being published to support the new National Qualifications. In addition, the site will also provide access to the popular series of Professional Focus Papers.
The website is accessed via Glow (Glow log-in required), which is a recognised portal in Scottish Education for resources. Glow will, of course, also accommodate open and honest collaboration across the profession throughout Scotland, providing an ideal platform for practitioners to review and revise materials to suit their local requirements and share thoughts and ideas about materials.
SCILT, Scotland’s National Centre for Languages
Could your language project inspire others and win a top prize?
Applications are now open for the 2013 European Language Label, and schools from across the UK are invited to apply. This year’s theme is ‘Innovation in Language Teaching and Learning’, and the Label is open to schools in the Primary and Secondary sector, as well as FE and HE institutions. This award is a great opportunity for the innovative work being done in languages in Scotland to be recognised across the UK and Europe.
The European Language Label (ELL) is an award for innovative language-learning projects. It rewards creative ways to improve the quality of language teaching, motivate learners and make the best of available resources. Winning projects may use European Language Label on stationery and websites and, in addition, all winners receive prizes of books, vouchers or teaching materials from the Label sponsors. The awards are presented at a prize-giving ceremony on European Day of Languages, 26th September.
For more information, including the online application form, please visit the ELL website or contact idjouadj@cfbt.com.
British Nutrition Foundation
Healthy Eating Week 3-7 June 2013
The British Nutrition Foundation is launching a Health Eating Week for nurseries and schools throughout the UK to further promote healthy diets, physical activity and an understanding of where food comes from and how to prepare it. Resources and a wealth of materials are available by going towww.healthyeatingweek.org.uk For further information about other BNF resources go to www.foodafactoflife.org.uk.
Mugen Taiko
Taiko drumming is a thrilling folk-art, originally from Japan, now spreading throughout the world. Not only is taiko hugely popular with students, it is an effective means by which to engage students with another culture, to enable participation in music-making, and to encourage the development of teamwork.
Our educational concerts enthral & captivate the imagination, through an interactive and engaging performance, using humour and audience participation. Our hands-on workshops are successful at drawing out even the most the difficult & shy students, building confidence & self-esteem.
We are based at the UK’s only Centre for Taiko Drumming: the Mugen Taiko Dojo, with an extensive track record of delivering high-quality performances, workshops, as well as organising and delivering longer-term projects leading to student performances.
Our professional performing group, Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers since 1994 have popularised the art-form in the UK through extensive touring. Mugenkyo last year performed at high-profile festivals such as the London Jazz Festival and BBC Proms in Hyde Park, as well as full-length concerts at theatres across the UK including:
Edinburgh Usher Hall, Gateshead Sage, Birmingham Town Hall, Basingstoke Anvil, and performances as far afield as Europe, Asia & the Middle East.
To see our full colour educational brochure click here
For local authorities we offer a range of packages, such as week-long workshop residencies, or a tour of schools with our educational concert, or a project leading to a student performance. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with your specific requirements, and I will be happy to provide information on availability & costings.
Lynn Tonner
Mugen Taiko Dojo
