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Art, Art and Design, Creative Partners, Creative practitioners, Dance, Drama, Education Scotland, Expressive Arts, Music, Primary schools, Secondary schools

Music Working Group

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The subject working group for Music convened for the initial meeting on Monday 3 February

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The subject working group provided an opportunity to discuss the development of creative approaches to music education across sectors. This working group mirrors the groups being brought together from the other Expressive Arts subject areas, Art & Design, Drama and Dance who will feed in to the Expressive Arts conversation days.

We would invite practitioners across sectors to share their thoughts and views.

CPD, Creative Learning, Creative Partners, Creative practitioners, Events

FREE TALK – CREATIVE RESILIENCE – How culture enables young people to thrive on change‏

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In response to popular demand after Paul’s successful Creative Conversation ‘How do we capture and measure creativity?’ for Forth Valley Creative Learning last year, we are very excited that Paul is able to open our 2014 programme of Creative Conversations.

Young people today are confronted with a tough, complex and deeply challenging environment in which to grow up. Some thrive on it, some find coping strategies, others are destroyed by it. What we know is that those young people who manage most effectively in this environment have the capacity to understand where they are coming from and to imagine different futures. In this conversation, we will explore the role that culture and creativity plays in developing this form of resilience. We will look at the combination of skills that underpins resilience, and the places where these can be learnt. Most of all we see whether the creative and cultural programmes can make a significant difference to the outcomes of young people here.

If you would like to join us please book free tickets via:

http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/575922

For further information contact: creativelearning@stirling.gov.uk

Creative Partners, Events, Opportunities

VYN Networking Breakfast – 26/03/14

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A networking breakfast has been organised to bring together Voluntary Youth Organisations and partners to share ideas and good practice.

This event is a great opportunity for volunteers and staff from your organisation/group to network with other youth organisations, clubs and groups across Fife and promote your own service.

The event will involve discussion topics and a hearty breakfast.

The event will take place at the

Gilvenbank Hotel, Glenrothes

26th March 2014

commencing at 9am

Please find below a flyer and registration form.   Please either complete the form and send it in to the address below or email vyn@btconnect.com to sign up.  If you are interested in bringing along a promotion stand please let us know so we can make necessary arrangements.  Also, please feel free to bring along colleagues, staff and volunteers who you think might benefit from networking with others working in youth work.

We look forward to meeting you at the event.

Come and join us to celebrate the creativity and individuality of the voluntary youth work sector!

VYN Network Breakfast – Mar14

CPD, Creative Partners, Dance, Primary schools

MARCH CPD TRAINING DAYS FOR TEACHERS

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It’s not long now until we deliver our CPD training days for nursery and primary teachers, beginning 5 March.
If you have considered using dance in the classroom but don’t know where to begin then these sessions could be ideal for you.
It’s not about turning you in to a dancer, or about how much dance experience you have. In fact, it’s all about your pupils and how these CPD sessions can give you ideas you can adapt to the needs of your own classroom.
If you are just starting out we’d recommend taking part in the Basic Components of Dance just to give you a better understanding of the basics. Then you can move on to Dance & Science, Dance in Numeracy, Dance & Stories or all three. It’s entirely up to you. Discounts are available for multiple bookings.
Give us a call on 0141 552 7712 to make an enquiry/book any of these sessions, or you can email victoria@ydance.org
Details of all our CPD are listed on our website www.ydance.org
NURSERY & LOWER PRIMARY
Basic Components of Dance
5 March 2014 (9.30am to 12.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
Dance & Stories
5 March 2014 (1.30pm to 4.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
UPPER PRIMARY
Basic Components of Dance
12 March (9.30am to 12.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
Dance & Science (Making Science Physical)
12 March (1.30pm to 4.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
Basic Components of Dance
19 March (9.30am to 12.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
Dance & Numeracy (Let Numbers Dance off the Page)
19 March (1.30pm to 4.30pm)
@ a venue in Glasgow tbc – £40
Creative Partners, Events, Primary schools, Social Studies

Historic Scotland – Robert the Bruce Project

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Calling all West Fife schools – a fantastic opportunity for P4/5 classes to take part in a partnership project that explores Robert the Bruce and Dunfermline.  Ideal for supporting Scotland or wars of Independence or Wallace & Bruce topics, the project is free to take part in.  Project packs are available to schools who sign up and a sharing day will take place on 25th March for class ‘time travellers’.

For further details visit http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/learning/educational-groups/news-and-developments.htm

Creative Partners, Events

Falkland Palace & Gardens Easter 2014

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Easter Event

  • Easter- Saturday 19th, Sunday 20th, Monday 21 April

1 Mar to 31 Oct, Mon-Sat 11-5, Sun 12-5 (last admission 4.30)

  • Supported by Cadburys (sat-sun only)
  • No booking
  • No tickets
  • Normal admission price plus £1 trail charge
  • Face painting
  • Cadburys Easter Egg Trail
  • Paint an Easter Egg
  • Egg Race
  • Hot Cross Buns in Tea Room

Come to Falkland Palace and Gardens for a fun packed Easter weekend!

We will be having an Easter Egg Trail, sponsored by Cadburys in our historic gardens as well as egg dying and an egg race!

Art and Design, Competition, Creative Partners, resources, Technologies

EXTRA WEEK FOR SUBMITTING – My Place Photography Competition

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*NEW* Deadline Friday 7 February 2014 *NEW*

Due to our new website launch we have extended the deadline for submitting images by one week. Sign up now to take part in a national  competition that encourages your pupils to get out doors, get involved in the subjects of architecture, placemaking, civic pride and photography.

·         Every image submitted will be displayed on our online gallery and exhibited in our exhibition at The Lighthouse, Glasgow, from March to May 2014.

·         Winning entries are published in the International Photographic Experience catalogue, shared across Europe.

·         Winners will receive a camera for themselves and one for their school.

The Scottish Civic Trust’s My Place Photography Competition is a Scotland-wide heritage photographic project for schools.

It encourages children to look at their built heritage in the places they live, and through the medium of photography, develop an understanding of the things around them.

To take part:

Register as a member – sign up FREE HERE

Submit your students images – click HERE for guidance

For more information on the competition background click HERE

Creative Partners, Events, Music

Words and Music

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A two-day conference for musicians and music workers at all stages of their career.

Whether you are a music student, an early-career musician, professional player, or a music industry worker, you share many issues of common interest. Packed with practical tips, networking opportunities and evening showcases, Words and Music will inspire, educate and entertain musicians and workers across all genres.

For more information please visit the website http://www.horsecross.co.uk/whats-on/words-and-music or like the Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/wordsandmusicperth

Creative Partners, Curriculum for Excellence, Funding, Music, Opportunities, Primary schools, Secondary schools

Awards for Young Musicians

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AYM believes that young people deserve the chance to fulfil their musical potential.
We help outstanding young instrumentalists in any genre with annual Awards from
£200 to £2000. Our funding is flexible: we want to help young musicians excel and
so we can support most major musical costs.
Receiving an Award is just the start of your journey with AYM – we do all we can to
help each young musician to flourish and grow.
Visit our website
http://www.a-y-m.org.uk/

Follow us on
Twitter: @AwardsAYM
Facebook: awardsforyoungmusicians
Art, Art and Design, Creative Partners, Creativity, Curriculum for Excellence, Drama, Events, Literacy and English, Primary schools

ON at Fife Theatres – Spring 2014 – Primary Schools

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Below are all the performances available at theatres across Fife ( Adam Smith Theatre, Carnegie Hall, Lochgelly Centre and Rothes Halls), suitable for primary aged pupils.

  • ON across all the venues, The Secret Life of Suitcases , an Ailie Cohen Puppet Maker/Unicorn Co-production. Suitable for 5+ (Dates in March)
  • The Singing Kettle are back at Adam Smith Theatre in April with Fantastic Funfair
  • On at both Adam Smith Theatre and Carnegie Hall in May, Too Many Penguins is suitable for children from the ages of 1-4 yrs.
  • Adapted by Ian Wilkinson from the book by Robert Louis Stevenson, Kidnapped is brought to Carnegie Hall by Sell A Door Theatre Company. This is an imaginative re-telling of the classic story and is perfect for young and old audiences alike. Suitable of age 6+. Special schools price £7. Workshops will be available – details to be confirmed.
  • The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk is a coming of age tale about friendship, bullying and overcoming adversity brought to Carnegie Hall in March by Catherine Wheels. Suitable for Age 9+
  • Visible Fictions present Robin Hood, a silly and unexpected take on Robin Hood. Suitable for Age 7+

PUPPET ANIMATION FESTIVAL

Adam Smith Theatre

Carnegie Hall

Lochgelly Centre

Rothes Halls

  • Jabuti Theatre – My City – Age 5+