International Raptor Research and Conservation (IRRC), a registered Scottish charity, is to embark upon a study of the Eastern Imperial Eagle in the Lake Baikal region of Siberia, Russia, and is looking for Scottish schools to lend support.
Category Archives: Global Citizenship
Study in the USA- S5 pupils
The Sutton Trust is inviting applications for its innovative ‘US Programme‘, which gives bright state school students a taster experience of what undergraduate study at an American university offers. The programme completed a successful pilot year in 2011/12, and the Trust is now expanding the programme.
Visit Education Scotland’s Global Citizenship blog for more info
Learning for Sustainability – the report of the One Planet Schools Working Group
A One Planet Schools working group, chaired by Professor Peter Higgins from the University of Edinburgh, has been established to provide strategic advice and direction to support the implementation of the manifesto commitment which states that:
“We welcome proposals for the creation of One Planet schools, and will look at ways of developing this concept. This will include action to continue the development of professional standards around sustainability education and leadership within our schools on environmental issues”.
Learning for Sustainability – the report of the One Planet Schools Working Group, was published on 17 December 2012.
Click here for more info
Right up your street?
The BBC is looking for a Scottish Street to take part in new television programme. The Day the Power Went Off is an entertaining television documentary that looks at the way we use power in our own homes.
In this fun experiment, a Scottish street will go ‘off grid’ and explore the possibilities of alternative power.
Click here for more information
Our Europe – competition for Scottish secondary students
A new film-making competition for Scottish high school students aims to promote knowledge about the European Parliament and European Union and develop the ICT skills of young people.
Get full details here at the Global Citizenship blog
British Council Scotland and Education Scotland have recently published ‘Sustainable International School Partnerships – Make the Difference’
Effective practices, challenges, opportunities and a framework for reflection combine to illustrate how the development of sustainable international school partnerships can ‘make the difference’ within Curriculum for Excellence. This new publication draws on the experience of practitioners who have been closely involved in developing international school partnerships. You can read the report here
To request a hard copy of both the publication and the ‘road map’ please contact Natasha Kozlowska at natasha.kozlowska@britishcouncil.org
What does remembrance mean? – Wounded
22/11/12 10:00 – 11:30
This year Poppyscotland have teamed up with Glow TV to bring you a series of events about remembrance. This is the final event in this series.
From 20th – 23rd November 2012, Surgeons’ Hall Museum at The Royal College of Surgeons will host a unique theatrical and educational event. ‘Wounded’ is a new play, which has been written by members of the Birmingham Repertory Theatre for students from S3 upwards.
Wounded is a free educational event which has two aims: to bring to life elements of the Curriculum for Excellence, particularly in History, English, Drama and Citizenship; and to support outreach initiatives for students, enabling interaction with museum collections.
This is your chance to watch ‘Wounded’ from the comfort of your own classroom.
Respectme – Scotland’s Anti-Bullying Service
respectme works with all adults who have a role to play in the lives of children and young people, to give them the practical skills and confidence to deal with bullying behaviour. Visit the respectme website for information about the National Anti-Bullying week (19-23 November) and national conference (20 November).
New-look Schools Global Footprint calculator – NOW live
Education Scotland’s new-look Schools Global Footprint Calculator is now live. This key online resource has had a significant refresh with many improvements made to the calculator to make it even easier to use. In addition to providing an exciting real life context for delivering the experiences and outcomes, the resource greatly supports Eco-Schools activities and provides learners with skills for learning, life and work as Scotland move towards a low-carbon future.
Schools enterprise competition
‘Micro Tyco‘ is a competition with the potential for inspiring children and young people to think and be creative in an enterprising way while also becoming aware of business ethics. The one month challenge kicks off at the start of November when participants work in teams to transform £1 into as much money as possible.
Schools can register teams online, to get ready for the start of the competition.
