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Running on the Cracks-The Tron Theatre

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WED 6 – SAT 16 FEBRUARY, 7.45pm
£12 (£7)

WORLD PREMIERE
RUNNING ON THE CRACKS
By JULIA DONALDSON

ADAPTED AS A PLAY BY ANDY ARNOLD
DIRECTED BY KATIE POSNER

Run. Keep running. You’re doing the right thing. Lay low. Head down. Don’t look back. Just keep running, but whatever you do don’t tread on the cracks……

Leo’s world has been turned upside down. With her parents gone and a creepy uncle becoming too close for comfort she’s certainly sure of one thing…she must get out. Leo’s on the run. She knows what she’s running from. Problem is where is she running to?

Adapted from the novel of the same name by the internationally acclaimed children’s writer Julia Donaldson, Running on the Cracks is a fast-moving new play about runaways, identity, survival and how friendships can develop in the strangest situations.

To support the Tron Theatre’s production of Running on the Cracks, Tron Participation is offering a range of opportunities for schools, youth groups and individuals to take part in workshops, talks, performances and therapeutic drama

Workshop Offer
Bringing a group to see Running on the Cracks? Then why not book some FREE workshops.

Pre and post show workshops are on offer to groups. These will allow participants to explore the themes from the production in a practical way. Working with a drama specialist these workshops will allow groups to explore and discuss issues such as making choices, consequences, danger, protection and relationships. Post-show workshop will include a contribution from Aberlour, who we are working in partnership with on this project. They will discuss risk awareness and keeping safe if someone feels like running away.

Glow Meet
Join Julia Donaldson, children’s laureate for a Glow Meet live from the Tron on Tuesday 29th January at 1.45pm. Julia will discuss her inspiration for the book and will answer your questions. Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with one of the UK’s leading children’s author.

How to book?
To book your free workshop call box office on 0141 552 4267 to book your groups show tickets.
Once you have completed this step you will be passed through to Participation who will schedule your workshops.

Creativity, News, Primary schools, resources, Secondary schools

Creativity in Learning:FIFE

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Fife’s Creative Learning Network have published Creativity in Learning: FIFE an e-zine resource to highlight the impact and benefit of Creativity in Learning which showcases some of the excellent creative learning work being delivered in Fife within the context of Curriculum for Excellence.

Missed out on having your creative learning experiences being added to the magazine?  Don’t worry, you can showcase some of your work on the Schools Showcase Section on the FCLN Glow Group

Creativity, Global Citizenship, News, Opportunities

Win a Visit from Clyde, the Glasgow 2014 Mascot

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Clyde – Glasgow 2014’s official mascot – has been busy visiting local communities over the last few months to let everyone know more about the Commonwealth Games and in the New Year he is keen to visit as many schools as he can.  And your school or establishment can win a visit through Game On Scotland, the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games education programme.  If you want to find out what Clyde and his creator Beth Gilmour have been up to over the last year watch the short film ‘My year with Clyde’.

Find out more here!

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Scottish Autism

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Scottish Autism has been commissioned to develop a new web-based version of the Scottish Government’s Autism Toolbox. Initially introduced across Scotland’s schools in 2009, it will be re-launched in 2013 and they are therefore seeking input from all head teachers, principal psychologists and outreach teams who work with young people with Autism Spectrum Disorders as part of this accompanying review.

This engagement with the education community across Scotland is intended to influence the content of the new Toolbox website and shape the format of the information which is available.  They want to best determine which aspects would benefit from further development as well as request new resources and examples of good practice which could be included.

They would welcome input from those who usually have responsibility for providing support and organising training for staff, and also from anyone involved in supporting young people in schools.

Please submit your views by completing the following questionnairewww.autismtoolbox.org.uk/questionnaire

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SPICe Briefing – Teacher training and employment

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This briefing gives an overview of developments relating to teacher education and career long learning stemming from the 2010 Donaldson review of teacher education. It also looks at the changes to terms and conditions originating in the 2010 spending review agreement between COSLA and the Scottish Government, the 2011 McCormac review of teachers’ terms and conditions and public sector pension reform.

Creativity, Funding, News, Opportunities, Primary schools, Secondary schools

FREE transport costs for schools…don’t miss out!

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Fife’s Cultural Partnerships Team is delighted to announce their Seedcorn Transport Scheme for 2013.  The Scheme will run from January – March 2013.

We recognise that transport costs are a real barrier to schools participating in creative and cultural opportunities.  This Scheme offers schools the opportunity to apply for transport costs which support children taking part in creative and cultural activities out with school and which also support creativity in learning within the overarching context of Curriculum for Excellence for the long-term benefits to learners.  We are keen that this scheme allows maximum participation and will take numbers benefiting into account when assessing the application.

Additionally this year we have enclosed a  Calendar of Activities which highlights some of the exciting activities on offer from members of Fife’s Creative Learning Network (FCLN), running from January – March 2013 (in case you are stuck for ideas!).

Conditions:

  • The Scheme is open to schools who wish to attend creative and cultural opportunities which they would not otherwise have the capacity to attend.
  • Activities must take place between January – March 2013.
  • Applications must be made using the ‘Seedcorn Application Form 2013’.
  • Support is available up to a maximum of £250.
  • Only one application will be considered per school.
  • No retrospective applications will be considered.
  • An evaluation form must be completed and returned no later than 4 weeks after your activity takes place.  Applicants who fail to return the evaluations will not receive seedcorn support for future funding rounds.

Your planned activity should meet at least one of the following Actions from Generations of Change – A Strategy for Culture in Fife 2011-13 (www.fifedirect.org.uk/culture):

Action 2 Identifying the barriers to cultural participation and ways of overcoming them.

Action 3 Encourage communities to maximise cultural opportunities to celebrate their strengths and their heritage.

Action 5 Increase access to participation in cultural activity and creative learning opportunities.

Please note that financial support is limited and applications will be assessed on a first come first served basis.

Should you have queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01592 583255.

Creativity, News, Opportunities, Primary schools, Scotland Colleges, Secondary schools

Youth Music Theatre (UK) Auditions!

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Youth Music Theatre (UK) will be touring the country this January and February searching for talented young performers and musicians, aged 11-21. We invite all dancers, singers and/or actors to come along to an audition and take part in one of our group workshops. No need to prepare anything!

Our musicals are fully residential and take place around the UK for two weeks over the summer holidays. You can also gain a Grade 8 Trinity Guildhall Certificate in Musical Theatre by taking part (Grade 8 is the highest grade, equivalent to A* at A-level).

Audition for what?

Kick-start your career in performing arts and audition to perform in musicals including Great Expectations, The Salsa Sisters, Terry Pratchett’s Soul Music, the Dark Tower and a feature film, The Vanishing Place. Read more online

About your YMT audition
Auditions are workshop based and last around 2.5 hours. They are good fun and led by a team of industry professionals.
We run around three workshop sessions over an audition day (depending on the city) slots are 9:30am-12 noon, 12:15pm-14:45pm and 15:45pm-18:15pm.
Watch some previous years’ YMT YouTube footage from inside the audition room and see what it’s all about.
Book your audition
All you need to do now is book your audition and come along! Book your audition online or by calling us: 0844 415 4858. Workshop-auditions are £35 (inc. VAT).
If you are a musician or if you are interested in working backstage, please call the YMT office to book your audition/interview slot. Musician auditions and backstage interviews are free of charge.
We look forward to seeing you at your audition.

Good luck! YMT