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Book Week Scotland Survey
The very first Book Week Scotland is now over. It has been by all accounts a hugely successful week. We would like to say thank you to everyone who got involved. We hope you enjoyed it.
I would be very grateful if you could take 5 minutes to complete the following survey about your experience of Book Week Scotland at school, before Friday 14th December.
SURVEY
This will help us to assess the wider impact of Book Week Scotland and make improvements if we run it next year (hopefully!).
Once again, a big thank you from Scottish Book Trust for all your involvement, hard work and enthusiasm!
Book Week Scotland
Book sculptures: the full set
Photos of the sculptures discovered in the Book Week Scotland treasure hunt, and information on where you can see them are now on the Scottish Book Trust website
Chance to be Chancellor educational tool
The Citizenship Foundation has an online digital educational tool, Chance to be Chancellor, which gives students a chance to learn about, and share their opinions on, Budget 2013.
Chance to be Chancellor challenges students to make informed decisions on spending and taxation.
Chance to be Chancellor runs until 15 February 2013 and is open to all 14-18 year olds. To find out more click here
Curriculum for Excellence Briefing 6: Progression from the Broad General Education to the Senior Phase
The sixth title in the popular series of CfE Briefings is now available and focuses on Progression from the Broad General Education to the Senior Phase. This latest briefing explores the pivotal role of the S3 experience. It builds on the information in CfE Briefing 1: Broad General Education in the Secondary School.
Resource Calendar
Find topical teaching resources for December in our calendar of events including Hanukkah, Human Rights Day, Christmas.
The events in this calendar are celebrations, awareness days and action weeks all covering topical issues relevant to schools.
Each of the events includes details of websites and support materials to help plan activities for learners.
As well as accessing the resources online, you can also download the ResourceCalendar2012_2013 with links to resources for each event.
Creative Learning Network in South Ayrshire Council
Lights, camera, action – young people get creative
The Creative Industries Conference for Young People brought together over 90 senior students from South Ayrshire Councils Belmont Academy, Carrick Academy, Girvan Academy, Kyle Academy, Prestwick and Queen Margaret Academy. Each student was specially selected to attend the conference as they are particularly interested in pursuing a career in the arts.
Click here for more information
Apply now for Young Co. 2013
For senior students and recent school leavers…
Led by Community Drama Director Neil Packham, Young Co. is now looking for new members. You can apply now to be part of the company in 2013. From total newbies to experienced performers, if you’re aged from 18-22 years, we’d love you to be part of our company
Click here for more information
#arts
A new professional learning community for expressive arts has been set up on glow. Please join us to share news , events , resources , discussions and thinking around this curricular area. All welcome
