The Tesco Bank Art Competition for Schools 2015 is now open for entries.
With fun, inspiring themes for nursery, lower and upper primary, secondary and special education schools we hope you enjoy looking at, talking about and finally making your own art. You can download each of the categories separately. All winning artworks will be framed and exhibited at the Scottish National Gallery with a selection featured in a colourful calendar posted to every school in Scotland.
Applications open for YDance Routes Connections Weekend, audition for the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland, Inclusive Dance Training Opportunity, back to school and the 2014 Scottish Learning Festival.
APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR YDANCE ROUTES CONNECTIONS ON MONDAY
#YDanceRoutes Connections is back for 2014 and applications open this Monday (18 August). We’re heading to Edinburgh College again for 2 and a bit days of fantastic dance workshops – Fri 24 to Sun 26 October 2014.
As usual we’re doing things on a first come first served basis so make sure that you get your form in quickly. We’re also asking for a £10 non-refundable deposit per person this year, to cover the cost of food for the weekend, which you also need to give us with your application.
Feel free to get in touch or give us a call on 0141 552 7712 if you have any questions.
AUDITION FOR THE NATIONAL YOUTH DANCE COMPANY OF SCOTLAND
For the very first time we’re opening up auditions for the National Youth Dance Company of Scotland to any young dancer aged 16 to 21.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a flagship company who represent Scotland at key events and festivals, locally, nationally and internationally.
If you’re aged 16 to 21, have an interest and passion for dance and are free to rehearse one weekend a month then this could be for you.
Dance Artists and Professionals have the chance to take part in this free inclusive working session led by the fantastic Caroline Bowditch – 10am to 1pm on 26 August at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Funded by the Glasgow 2014 Access Fund this is an excellent opportunity to explore inclusive practice, what it means to you as a practitioner and how it can enhance your work.
To sign up for this free session get in touch or call 0141 552 7712.
BACK TO SCHOOL AND THE 2014 SCOTTISH LEARNING FESTIVAL
As the summer holidays come to an end and the new term kicks off remember we’re here to help. Whether you need a workshop programme for early years, want to introduce a new SQA qualification or are looking for some CPD training please get in touch – we’re always happy to chat through what you need and how we can work with you.
If you’d like a face-to-face chat then make sure you pop by our stall during the Scottish Learning Festival – we’ll be there both days!
Filmhouse Cinema, Edinburgh, is hosting a Teachers Open Evening on Wednesday 3rd Sept from 4.30-6pm for all teachers with an interest in film literacy and in using film to support the curriculum.
Showcasing upcoming schools screenings, including French, Spanish and Take One Action Film Festivals, the event will also include details of film education programme Understanding Cinema. Jo Spence, Programme Coordinator from Into Film will also attend to discuss Into Film activity across Scotland. Refreshments will be provided and those attending are welcome to see Two Days, One Night at the 6pm show.
All teachers are welcome, although places are limited. To book a place or for more information please contact Learning Events Manager Nicola Kettlewood on nicola.kettlewood@cmi-scotland.co.uk or call 0131 228 6382.
Frozen Sing-A-Long, Take One Action, and Africa in Motion
Dear teachers,
I wanted to let you know about schools screenings we’ve added for the new term.
For nurseries, we’re putting on Frozen Sing-A-Long. We’re finding little ones are pretty keen on this event! We’ve also linked to some learning resources to go with Frozen suitable for pre-school ages – see listing for more details.
Primary classes will be interested in two screenings we’re putting on as part of Africa in Motion. Khumba for lower secondary is a great tale about a half-striped zebra overcoming discrimination, whilst Felix, about a disadvantaged child in South Africa who wants to be a saxophonist, will appeal to upper primary and lower secondary. Free for Glasgow City Council schools with learning resources available.
For secondary classes, we are taking part in this year’s Take One Action Film Festival with screenings focusing on human rights in different parts of the world. The Revolutionary Optimists explores the lives of children living in poverty-striken areas of India, whilst Inequality for All follows an inspiring activist taking on social deprivation in the USA. Our Africa in Motion events for upper secondary are Ivory Coast-set French language animation Aya of Yop City and South African surfing morality tale, Otelo Burning. These films are all free for Glasgow City Council schools and there are links to various learning resources on the listing.
Glasgow Youth Film Festival continues its new monthly nights for older children who might be considering a career in the media industries. On Thursday 11th September, we’ll welcome executive producers from BBC Scotland to give a masterclass on working in children’s TV and multiplatform content. Young people aged 15-21 can get discounted tickets for these events by signing up to GFT’s Youth Card. Please encourage any pupils interested in media to come along!
Focusing on skills this year, the National Parent Forum of Scotland Annual Conference will be held on Saturday 4 October at Bishopbriggs Academy. It’s free to attend and all are welcome.
Sir Ian Wood, Chair of the Commission for Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce and Dr Alasdair Allan, Minister for Learning, Science and Scotland’s Languages, are the keynote speakers. There will be a Q&A session for delegates to put their questions about education to a panel featuring representatives from SQA, Education Scotland and others.
Following the audition process we will be in touch to advise you whether or not you have been successful and which ensemble you are being invited to join.
Glow is Scotland’s national online environment for learning. If you are involved in teaching and learning and want to stay up to date on what is happening with Glow and how to make best use of the Glow service, please check out Glow Connect.
Glow Connect provides updates, news, help and support for all Glow users. Here you will find an overview of what is on offer and what is being developed, guidance materials and blog posts from those who are developing and using Glow.
The site is updated and maintained by the Scottish Government and Education Scotland.
Evidence tells us that there is a significant gap in educational attainment between the most and least deprived children and the majority of this variation can be found within rather than between schools.
The Access to Education Fund aims to reduce the barriers to learning experienced by pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. It is important that learning is about the ability to learn, not the ability to pay, and pupils should not have to miss out on educational experiences for financial reasons.
Two of the fund’s key aims could be directly impacted upon by partnership working with creative partners available on the Creativity Portal.
Enhancing a school’s capacity to provide trips, outdoor learning or other activities which will boost learning and are an integral part of the school curriculum;
Enhancing a school’s capacity to develop or deliver innovative learning experiences which will raise educational attainment, promote attendance and encourage positive engagement.
You can find out more from the Education Scotland website here:
Ten Pieces aims to inspire a generation of children to get creative with classical music, and will launch in the Autumn with a week of free screenings in cinemas nationwide of a stunning new 60 minute- film introducing ten pieces of classical music. To find out more about the project – and the cinematic film – do watch this inspirational 3 minute introduction by Barney Harwood from Blue Peter.
There are still lots of seats available for children aged 7 – 11 years throughout Scotland. Schools can find their nearest cinema, by following this link and reserving their free seats now: http://www.bbctenpieces.co.uk/
After seeing the film, teachers will be able use the music and numerous free resources which will be available from the BBC Ten Pieces website to encourage their pupils’ creativity.
The project will culminate in a series of concerts in the nations and regions involving the BBC performing groups, and a major finale in July 2015, when the children’s creative responses will be showcased alongside the original ten pieces.
We do hope you’ll make the most of this exciting opportunity!
The Into Film Festival is a free and annual educational film festival which aims to help educators bring learning to life for 5 –19 year olds by inspiring them to watch, make and understand films in new and creative ways. Taking place from the 4 -21 November in over 500 venues across the UK the festival offers young people a free trip to the cinema and a diverse range of film screenings that are supported by curriculum focused educational resources.
What will schools and young people enjoy for free?
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