Category Archives: Opportunities

Funding, Primary schools, Secondary schools

FINAL REMINDER: Seedcorn Transport Scheme 2013 – apply now to avoid disappointment!

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Fife’s Cultural Partnerships Team would like to take this opportunity to remind you that there is still some funds left in Seedcorn Transport Scheme for 2013.  The Scheme will run until the end of March 2014 and there has been a strong uptake on funds till now.

The Scheme is in place following demand from both schools and those in the cultural sector for support with transport costs. If the fund is not used it will no longer be available so please use it or lose it!

We are keen that this scheme allows maximum participation and will take numbers benefitting into account when assessing the application.

Please note that the scheme will support cultural activities within Fife only.  This could be a trip to the theatre or a museum or a visit to the forest or a cathedral.

Conditions:

·         The Scheme is open to schools and also community organisations that support vulnerable groups who wish to attend creative and cultural opportunities which they would not otherwise have the capacity to attend.

·         Activities must take place between September 2013 – end of March 2014.

·         Applications must be made using the ‘Seedcorn Scheme Application Form 2013’.

·         Support is available up to a maximum of £250.

·         Only one application will be considered per school/organisation.

·         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 application 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.

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

FIFE SCIENCE FESTIVAL 14th – 23rd March 2014

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Medieval Construction Science Show

Monday 17th – Thursday 20th 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 17th – Tuesday 18th March

Aberdour Castle, Aberdour KY3 0SL

Wednesday 19th – Thursday 20th March

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

From Flags to Flanders Fields

Monday 17th – Friday 21st 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 14th & Monday 17th – Friday 21st March

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 14th & Monday 17th – Friday 21st March

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 17th – Friday 21st 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 17th – Friday 21st 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

Funding, Opportunities, Scotland Colleges, Secondary schools

Starbucks Youth Action – Funding of up to £2,000 for young people

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Do you know some 16-24 years old who could use up to £2,000 to run a community change project in their local area?

We are delighted to announce that Starbucks Youth Action funding is available for young people to deliver a project making a positive difference to people in their community.

The Starbucks Youth Action programme inspires and empowers young people from across the UK and Ireland to make a difference in their communities by applying for funding to bring your ideas to life. As well as supporting the young people to bring to life the projects that mean the most to them, young people benefit from training run by UK Youth and Youth Scotland on managing a budget, working with volunteers and project management.

Want to apply?

The deadline for applications is 9am on 17 March 2014.

Funding Surgeries
A series of funding surgeries are being held across Scotland to support young people in making their applications, as well as answering questions and providing advice:

  • Tue 25 February, Glasgow, 6pm – 9pm
  • Wed 26 February, Edinburgh, 5pm – 8pm
  • Thursday 27th February, Inverness, 4pm – 7pm

It’s advisable to book a 30 minute slot, but you can also drop in for advice and assistance on the night.

If you’d like to attend a surgery, find out more about the programme or need help with your application, please contact Paul McIlvenny, Senior Development Worker at Youth Scotland:paul.mcilvenny@youthscotland.org.uk or call 0131 554 2561.

Competition, Scotland Colleges, Secondary schools

WorldSkills: registration opens Monday 10 February 2014

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A reminder that registration for WorldSkills UK National Competitions opens again on Monday 10 February 2014.

There are a number of tools available to assist with pre-competition activities that can be carried out at your college to prepare competitors for participation in WorldSkills UK competitions:

  • Take a look at the WSUK Coaching Manual
  • The Competitor Preparation Toolkit is available to help competitors fully prepare themselves ahead of the regional and national competitions
  • There are also a number of  Lesson Plans, which are designed to help you guide and support individuals and groups of learners as they prepare to participate in competition activities.

Registration is open from Monday 10 February 2014 until Friday 21 March 2014.  Find out more on the WordSkills UK website.

Challenge, Competition, Funding, Scotland Colleges

18+ Scotland’s young innovators challenged to transform our society

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Young people across Scotland are being challenged to find groundbreaking ways to address the country’s most pressing social problems. The Young Innovators Challenge is open for entries, with a new focus on social innovation, ideas which will help address some of society’s most complex issues. Entrants with the best ideas stand to win £2,500 and support to help develop their plans further. The challenge is open to all young people living in Scotland over the age of 18 in college or university education or on apprenticeship programmes.

Click here for more information.

CPD, Education Scotland, Events, Primary schools, Social Studies

Primary Social Studies and the 2014 Commemorations – A One-Day Professional Development (event)

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15 March 2014, Stirling Management Centre

Who should attend? Primary School leaders and teachers, and those with a whole school responsibility for Social Studies, including cluster initiatives and wider curriculum remits related to Global Citizenship.

About the event: In 2014 Scotland will mark some key historical events with a range of commemorative activities. These events include the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn, and the start of the centenary anniversaries related to World War One.

Education Scotland invites Primary practitioners to join us in Stirling and find out more about these commemorations and how the associated programmes of activity can provide stimulating learning opportunities for children and young people across the curriculum.

To register for this free event, please use this web form: http://bit.ly/PrimarySocialCPD

Education Scotland, Funding, Health and Wellbeing, Primary schools, Secondary schools

Apply for funding from the Food for Thought: Education Fund

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Education Scotland is committed to building the confidence and capacity of practitioners to improve learning and teaching within food education in Curriculum for Excellence using national initiatives such as the 2014 Commonwealth Games and Homecoming in schools/clusters and professional learning communities in local authorities across Scotland.

The opportunity to apply for funding from the Food for Thought: Education Fund will give practitioners scope to explore food education across Curriculum for Excellence. Applications are welcome from early years and primary establishments, and secondary practitioners from all curricular areas are encouraged to apply.  The fund is now open and will close on Friday 28 March at 5 pm.

It is required that schools identify and work in partnership with a local business to enhance the project and consider how to link the activities to the events of 2014. Each project will be individual as will the nature of support from the business link. To download the application please click here. For more information, contact us on foodfund@educationscotland.gov.uk.

Challenge, Drama, Learning, Music, Opportunities, Primary schools, Secondary schools

YMTS (Youth Music Theatre Scotland) Fife Projects

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YMTS (Youth Music Theatre Scotland) are now based here in Fife and work with Fife Cultural Trust delivering music theatre for young people through the ON creative programme throughout Fife.  We have weekly classes leading to Trinity Guildhall exams and holiday production projects in every school break –  the most expensive in 2013 was £180 for a 3 week production project of Phantom of the Opera(Scottish Youth Premier) last summer.  We are completely open access with no audition to join – we cast from within the course participants. Our practitioner base is drawn from local, national and international teaching artists.

We will have a full ON Fest summer programme for 2014 available from mid February, and our opportunities for young people in Fife to take part in the Fringe soon after.  Applications open now for our Easter ‘HONK!’ and ‘Into the Woods’ projects at Adam Smith Theatre.