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Monthly Archives: March 2011
Impressionism: Hints and Tips Glow Meet – this Thursday!
Attention ALL teachers! Creative CPD from National Gallery of Scotland.
Using some of the most recognised Impressionist paintings in our collection as inspiration; this will be a fun, hands-on practical session aimed at all teachers, with or without an art background . Teachers will work with an artist experimenting with various techniques and approaches to mark making, drawing and painting in an impressionistic style. They will be actively encouraged to experiment and problem solve using whatever materials they have available in their classroom.
Impressionism: Hints & Tips
Thursday 31 March 2011
4pm (for teachers)
National Gallery of Scotland
Click here to go straight to the Glowing Thursdays page and sign up for the Glow Meet.
https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/Glowing%20Potential/Lists/Pages/Glowing%20Thursdays.aspx
Pupils design new playground structures
Improvements to the playground at St Bernadette’s Primary mean that lessons are regularly being taken beyond the classroom.
The Tullibody primary school is one of ten primaries in Clackmannanshire involved in the Grounds for Learning Project and is now in its second year of developing learning and playing outdoors.
Grounds for Learning is the Alloa-based Scottish school grounds charity. Their vision is for Scottish children to be happier and healthier, to learn more effectively and to develop environmental understanding and care as a result of enjoying great outdoor environments and experiences in their schools and nurseries. They support schools and early years settings to create fun and inspiring outdoor spaces for health, learning, play, sustainability, sociability and fun.
In year one of the St Bernadette’s project, families in school were asked to design playground play structures to improve the school’s grounds. The Pupil Council then agreed on two designs – ‘the snake’ designed by the Lachut Family (Paul and Shaun) and ‘a bug’ wooden structure, designed by the Hughes family (Eilidh).
The school then established a partnership with Forth Valley College and their building department agreed to create both designs. Pupils visited the college to see their designs being brought to life. Both the ‘snake in the grass’ and the ‘bugs’ have now been installed, to the delight of the pupils.
P3/4 pupils also worked on a gardening project with John Warnock and together have developed the quad area.
Other improvements that St Bernadette’s achieved last year involved parents and the outdoor blackboards and fairy logs are well used by pupils at playtimes.
St Bernadette’s Headteacher Tina O’Neill said: “Our special thanks go to Bill Hamilton and his team at the college who were excellent in bringing these designs to life. Curriculum for Excellence makes connections between indoor and outdoor learning across the curriculum and this project continues to enrich our pupils’ learning. In this second year of the project we intend to build an outdoor classroom to facilitate more opportunities for our children to learn outside.”
Children’s Illustrators Exhibition – Falkirk
Scottish Book Trust –
Julia Donaldson – the illustrators exhibition
12 March-2 May 2011, The Park Gallery, Falkirk
http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/news-amp-events
The Scottish Book Trust reports that the Park Gallery in Falkirk and Artlink Central have invited Julia Donaldson to curate ‘The Illustrators’ – an exhibition which presents an overview of contemporary children’s illustration. The exhibition aims to highlight the diverse range of approaches to illustration and focuses on a number of illustrators who have worked with Julia over the years. Featuring original illustrations (by, AxelScheffler, amongst others) and sketches, ideas and film, the exhibition will provide an insight into the illustrator’s working methods.
Myths and Legends at Annan Museum
Look out! It’s an invasion by the Vikings, but don’t worry, Robin Hood, Robert the Bruce and the Dragon will protect us. All of these and more can be found in the new exhibition at Annan Museum on Myths and Legends.
This child-friendly exhibition gives a little taster of some of the many mythological characters and historical legends from across the world. From Native American creation myths and Greek heroes to local curses and ghost stories. You will need to be strong to build the replica Totem pole and everyone can try their hand at reading the Norse runes. The exhibition includes interactives, activities and costume. Plus with a selection of historically accurate replica objects for you to examine and handle, you may almost feel the legends come to life.
The exhibition runs from 30 March to 30 April and is open Mon-Sat, 11-4, admission Free. For schools or evening bookings please enquire.
“Faith Shorts” global film competition has opened for entries.
Faith Shorts 2011 gives young people between the ages of 14 and 18 the opportunity to express what their faith means to them in their own words and take this to the global stage by winning the chance to see their film premiered at a ceremony at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA).
You can find all the details of the competition at www.faithshorts.org.uk
Brand new Glow tool for evaluating the Performing Arts!
Imaginate’s new online Step by step guide to evaluating the Performing Arts is now available on Glow.
Created as part of the Co-Create partnership between Creative Scotland and Learning & Teaching Scotland the tool is a fun, interactive tool that can be used with a whole class.
Click on the link below to visit the Imaginate Glow Group and explore this ground breaking resource.
https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/Glow%20Arts/Imaginate/default.aspx
Pupils to enjoy the sounds of music
This week is music week for the pupils at Smithton Primary school and all the children will be taking part in workshops and performances featuring traditional and contemporary music and song as well as Samba sounds and foot tapping and hand clapping rhythms from around the world.
http://www.highland.gov.uk/yourcouncil/news/newsreleases/2011/March/2011-03-25-01.htm
The music week starts on Monday with a guitar and drum session led by Martin O’Parka. Martin will be demonstrating how contemporary sounds can be produced on guitars and drums while using computers and giving the children the chance to try their hands at creating their own tunes.
Drumming for Excellence at Bonnyrigg Primary School
Drumming is being used to enhance the learning experience for pupils of all ages. The DfE programme uses percussion creatively as a teaching tool to combine rhythm and recall to deliver memorable lessons which engage pupils on many different levels.
http://www.midlothian.gov.uk/news/article/50/drumming_for_excellence_at_bonnyrigg_primary_school
The project is funded by Creative Scotland through the Youth Music Initiative and is managed by Midlothian Council’s Arts and Creativity Team. The funding has allowed the Drumming for Excellence (DfE) programme to be implemented in all Midlothian Primary Schools.
Developing Global Citizens event in Glasgow – this Monday!
The Developing Global Citizens Team at Learning and Teaching Scotland (LTS) has responsibility for developing and promoting global citizenship within Curriculum for Excellence and provides guidance, professional development activities and resources to practitioners, schools and local authorities to support the development of whole-school approaches to global citizenship.
Developing Global Citizens incorporates a number of elements and contexts for learning including international education, sustainable development education, education for citizenship, games legacy, Confucius Classroom Hubs and Scotland’s culture and heritage.
LTS recognises the significant contribution and impact made by stakeholder organisations to this area of work and is keen to explore opportunities for further collaboration and partnerships.
Purpose of the event
This event provides an important opportunity for LTS staff and stakeholders to come together, share their vision for the development of global citizenship and learn more about each other activities. Delegates will also have the opportunity to:
- Learn about embedding global citizenship within Curriculum for Excellence
- Discuss approaches to delivering a whole-school approach to developing global citizens
- Identify opportunities for developing collaborations and partnerships
- View global citizenship resources recently developed by LTS
- Learn about the use of Glow in delivering professional development activities and supporting networks
Who should attend?
Representatives from:
- Non-governmental and community-based organisations
- Associated public sector organisations
- Further and higher education institutions
- Other DGC stakeholders
Date and venue
9:30am – 3:30pm, Mon 28th March 2011
Thistle Hotel, Cambridge Street, Glasgow G2 3HN
Cost: Free
To book
Contact globalcitizens@ltscotland.org.uk or Tel: 0141 282 5193
