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CPD, Early Years, Education Scotland, Events, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schools, Secondary schools

SEBN National Good Practice Conference 2014

February 21, 2014 Olivia Wexelstein Leave a comment

Friday 14 March, The Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow

Education Scotland is taking forward capacity building activities to promote support for children and young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs (SEBN). This conference offers the chance to draw upon good practice in schools and communities active in this field across Scotland.

The conference will include a keynote address by Alastair Delaney, Strategic Director for Families, Inclusion and Local Authorities and an update from the Inclusion Team in Education Scotland including HM Inspectors, Senior Education Officers and Development Officers within the team. Practitioner-led workshops will showcase a wide variety of best practice in helping children and young people with SEBN, from throughout Scotland and from a variety of sectors. There will also be displays and information from a number of key partners. Please register your interest with Andrew McArthur (andrew.mcarthur@educationscotland.gov.uk ) by Friday 28 February.

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

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

February 19, 2014 Olivia Wexelstein Leave a comment

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

Creativity, Education Scotland, Glasgow2014, Health and Wellbeing

Game On Scotland Event: 26 March, Dundee

February 18, 2014 Olivia Wexelstein Leave a comment

With less than 24 weeks to go before the before the biggest multi-sport and cultural event ever to come to Scotland, we invite practitioners to find out more on how the Commonwealth Games may provide a unique opportunity to create stimulating learning across the curriculum and beyond.

We invite you to join us for an inspirational day of sharing and collaborative thinking around a variety of exciting opportunities by registering for the event online or directly with Diane Carson:Diane.Carson@educationscotland.gov.uk.

Drama, Events, Opportunities, Secondary schools

Rapture Theatre Company Education Project

February 18, 2014 Olivia Wexelstein Leave a comment

Rapture Theatre Company, in association with Mull Theatre, will be touring their spring season production of the Scottish comedy Uncle Varick to theatre venues across Scotland from April – June, 2014.

Uncle Varick, written by artist and writer John Byrne (author of Tutti Frutti and The Slab Boys), is a raucously funny adaptation of Chekov’s classic play Uncle Vanya, relocated to 1960’s rural Scotland.

Set against a sensational sixties soundtrack, arranged and performed by Dave “Wildcat” Anderson, the production stars

Scottish theatre legend Jimmy Chisholm (Para Handy and High Road) and is directed by Michael Emans.

Education Programme

Rapture Theatre Company are currently developing their education programme to ensure a relevant and sustainable approach to learning through creative participation.

As part of this programme, a pilot project involving the up-coming production of Uncle Varick is in progress. The intention for this project is to offer a CPD opportunity for up to six teachers from several Local Authorities to work in partnership with the company, resulting in a learning template which compliments the production and will be made available for use within schools across Scotland. The project will focus on the subject of “Adaptation” exploring it from the different perspective of the creative processes involved in writing and producing a successful adaptation. It is also our hope to introduce a series of mentoring and training placements for schools as well as develop our learning programme through the offer of Masterclasses and Participation & Engagement schemes (FREE TRANSPORT – funding dependent).

For more information on this project, group booking details and tour dates, please contact our Project & Education Coordinator by email at: christina-rapturetheatre@outlook.com

School Flyer Education Programme

Creative practitioners, Events, Primary schools, Secondary schools

11 days left to nominate for this year’s Creative Learning Award

February 12, 2014 Olivia Wexelstein Leave a comment

The Scottish Education Awards celebrate the hard work and success which takes place in Scottish education. They recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcase the valuable work and innovation in Scottish classrooms and this year you can make nominations for the Creative Learning Award:

http://www.scottisheducationawards.org.uk/nominate/categories/creativelearning.asp
The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday 21 February 2014.

Events, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schools, Secondary schools

International School Meals Day, Thursday 6 March 2014

February 12, 2014 Olivia Wexelstein Leave a comment

This year’s International School Meals Day (ISMD) takes place on Thursday 6 March 2014. Last year’s event was hugely successful and saw hundreds of schools across Scotland, and thousands of young people across the globe, coming together to raise the importance of food and nutrition. It is hoped even more Scottish schools will be encouraged to take part in ISMD 2014.

The theme of ISMD 2014 will be Food Stories and will encourage children and young people to promote healthy eating and learning through stories that involve food and which communicate the culture of people, and their dreams for a healthier and better future.

We would encourage all schools to celebrate the day and get involved in any way they can, it could be something as simple as a themed lunch or as grand as a fund raising event, involving the whole community, to raise money for a charity involved in school feeding programmes across the world. ISMD is also being promoted through school catering networks, and you should speak to your catering team about how you can work together to mark the day.

You can get involved in ISMD 2014 through the website www.internationalschoolmealsday.org and you can follow ISMD 2014 on Twitter at @IntSchoolMeals or on Tumblr at International-school-meals-day.tumblr.com.

Creative Partners, Events, Opportunities

VYN Networking Breakfast – 26/03/14

February 12, 2014 Olivia Wexelstein Leave a comment

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

Events, Opportunities, Primary schools, Science, Secondary schools, Social Studies, Technologies

FIFE SCIENCE FESTIVAL 14th – 23rd March 2014

February 12, 2014 Olivia Wexelstein Leave a comment

Medieval Construction Science Show

Monday 17^th – Thursday 20^th March

Discover how Medieval castles were built with Historic Scotland in our cross curricular free show for P4 – S1 pupils. Pupils will take part in demonstrations as they follow the journey of a block of stone from a quarry to the top of an arch, exploring energy, forces and technology along the way!

Sessions available at the following times each day: 9.50am, 11.10am, 12.40pm & 2pm

Free workshops

Funding available for travel subsidy – conditions apply.

Booking essential – contact Historic Scotland Learning Services on 0131 652 8155 or hslearning@scotland.gsi.gov.uk to book.

Audience: P4 – S1 pupils

Venues: Monday 17^th – Tuesday 18^th March

Aberdour Castle, Aberdour KY3 0SL

Wednesday 19^th – Thursday 20^th March

St Andrews Cathedral, The Scores, St Andrews KY16 9AR

From Flags to Flanders Fields

Monday 17^th – Friday 21^st March

WW1 had a profound effect on the British population and communications played a vital role in both civilian and military life. With no radio, television or internet and few telephones in private homes, the public relied on newspapers for general information and telegrams for urgent, special messages. The military required rapid, secure communications in battle conditions which resulted in some major developments in technology. Imagine living at the time of WW1 and have a go at signalling with flags, lamps and Morse – and much more!

Free outreach workshops

Booking essential. Contact Dorothy Brankin on 01506 823424 or at dc_brankin@tiscali.co.uk to book.

Audience: Primary Pupils

Venue: Primary schools throughout Fife

Video Game Design

Friday 14^th & Monday 17^th – Friday 21^stMarch

Did you know that the UKs’ video game industry is one of the largest in the world? Would you like to be a part of it? Well now you can by creating characters that dance, sing and interact with one another. Add sound effects, backgrounds and music clips and then post online.

£350 for full day of workshops

Booking essential. Contact Lynne Kerr on 0131 6530580 or info@sescotland.computerxplorers.co.uk to book

Audience: Primary Pupils

Venue: South Fife Primary Schools

Lego Robotics

Friday 14^th & Monday 17^th – Friday 21^stMarch

Using the latest Lego robotics technology to build and program amazing creatures that can move using motors, gears and wheels. You will learn how to program sensors to make the robot react to its surroundings. Program robot birds to chirp, crocodiles to snap and place engines to rev!

£350 for full day of workshops

Booking essential. Contact Lynne Kerr on 0131 6530580 or info@sescotland.computerxplorers.co.uk to book

Audience: Primary Pupils

Venue: South Fife Primary Schools

I am Unique!

Monday 17^th – Friday 21^st March

What is happening in the amazing and rapidly changing world of DNA and genetics? What better way to learn about this fascinating and exciting area of science than to get hands-on with DNA extraction. In this workshop, learners create a unique necklace, containing their very own extracted DNA, to take home with them. Complementing our “I am unique” workshop, a mini-loan box is available to continue with the learning in your classroom. Introduce your inspired scientists to Dundee’s most inspiring scientists, learn about inheritance and explore more about DNA, its structure and why it matters!

Special education rates available.

Funding available for travel – limited availability, conditions apply.

Booking essential. Contact the Science Learning Team on 01382 868609 to book.

Audience: Primary Pupils (Second level)

Venue: Dundee Science Centre

Our extraordinary universe: amazing invisible light

Monday 17^th – Friday 21^st March

In this workshop, learners can participate in one or more investigative activities around visible and invisible electromagnetic radiation, making use of the hand-held infrared camera, laser optics kits, spectroscopes and ultraviolet sources. Through this, learners will develop their understanding of the properties of electromagnetic radiations, including visible light. How can we make use of visible and invisible light, and what difference does it make to us? How does gathering information across the EM spectrum from space impact on our lives?

For learners in third and fourth level or studying for qualifications in Physics in National 4 or 5.

Special education rates available.

Funding available for travel – limited availability, conditions apply.

Booking essential. Contact the Science Learning Team on 01382 868609 to book.

Audience: Secondary Pupils

Venue: Dundee Science Centre

Education Scotland, Events, Primary schools, Technologies

Primary technologies curriculum conversation day – 28 February 2014

February 6, 2014 Olivia Wexelstein Leave a comment

Education Scotland is holding a conversation day focused on technologies within primary on Friday 28 February, venue to be confirmed. This event is aimed at any primary practitioners or school leaders interested in this area. We are keen to take stock of how schools and centres are delivering learning in the technologies and we would like to hear your views and experiences.

The purpose of the day is to:

• look at where technologies needs to go and what is needed in order to best support all learners.

• identify areas that require further support and what that support needs to look like.

There will be opportunities to hear from a variety of stakeholders, including practitioners as well as time for discussion.

If you would be interested in attending please contact diane.carson@educationscotland.gov.uk. Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Please note travel expenses are not paid for conversation days.