All posts by S. Bullock

RSNO 360 Live: Inventions and Innovators – concerts, workshops and resources

September 3, 2018 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Innovative composers and ingenious inventions:
join us as we uncover the hidden secrets of Scotland’s
National Orchestra. From Beethoven’s influential
5th Symphony to Bach’s iconic Toccata and Fugue, let
your class experience a live symphony orchestra with
music they’ll recognise and love.
With interactive elements throughout, the RSNO
primary schools concerts aim to enrich children’s
understanding of music and are the perfect
introduction to the orchestra for young pupils.

With every booking each school will also receive:
FREE In-school workshop delivered by an
RSNO musician
FREE Teacher training session
FREE Teacher’s resource pack

NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2018
rsno.org.uk/360-live

RSNO 360 Live 2018-19 (RELAXED PERF)

RSNO 360 Live 2018-19

Community Learning and Development, Early Learning, Mathematics and Numeracy, Primary, Secondary

Messy Maths: An outdoor, playful approach

September 1, 2018 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Children in Scotland CLPL

Messy Maths: An outdoor, playful approach
Friday, 14 September 2018 – Edinburgh

When children have opportunities to play with loose parts, their creativity, imagination and ability to problem-solve becomes evident. It provides the ideal context for exploring and developing mathematical concepts.

In this practical course (half of which will take place outdoors), you will explore the rationale behind using outdoor play as a key approach to building the foundations of maths, along with a host of practical ways of making this happen

How much does it cost?

Costs start at £79 for Children in Scotland members and £99 for non-members.

How can I find out more and book my place?

By phoning us on 0131 313 8828
By emailing events@childreninscotland.org.uk

Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Developing the Young Workforce, Music, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

RSNO Young Ambassadors – 16-21 year olds

August 31, 2018 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Are you aged 16-21 and have a passion for all things classical music? We’d love you to join us as one of our RSNO Young Ambassadors for our 18:19 season.

Young Ambassadors are invited to attend forums throughout the season working alongside the RSNO team to debate the direction of youth engagement within classical music. Ambassadors also gain work experience opportunities, receive free tickets for RSNO concerts and get the chance meet RSNO musicians and conductors.

For further details and for the 18:19 application form visit the RSNO website

Deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 14 September 2018

If you have any further questions please contact the RSNO Learning and Engagement team on 0141 225 3584 or email engage@rsno.org.uk

Languages and Literacy, Primary, Secondary

Everything teachers need to know about grammar … and how to teach it creatively

August 28, 2018 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Children In Scotland CLPL

Everything teachers need to know about grammar … and how to teach it creatively
Friday, 7 September 2018 – Edinburgh

Knowledge of grammar is essential when teaching children how to write, yet it is an area that many teachers lack confidence in.

This seminar, led by literacy expert Sue Palmer, will cover the ‘what, why and how’ of teaching grammar to children aged 7 to 14. You’ll leave with improved grammatical knowledge required by teachers to help children raise standards in writing, as well as a wide variety of creative activities for developing children’s knowledge and enjoyment of language. You’ll also explore how grammar can be integrated into the teaching of language and literacy across the curriculum.

How much does it cost?

Costs start at £79 for Children in Scotland members and £99 for non-members.

How can I find out more and book my place?

By phoning us on 0131 313 8828
By emailing events@childreninscotland.org.uk

Primary

Out To Play – primary teacher CLPL in creative outdoor learning

August 24, 2018 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Following on from our popular sessions in the 2017-2018 school year, we are pleased to announce the return of Eco Drama’s Out to Play teacher CPD sessions equipping primary school teachers with the confidence and skills to deliver outdoor learning safely and creatively.

When: Wednesday 3^rd October 2018

Where: Primary School in Glasgow – TBC

Time: 3.30pm-5.30pm

During the session, you will learn how to integrate outdoor learning into the Curriculum for Excellence, how to reimagine school grounds into a place of adventurous learning, and how to utilise creative learning methods such as drama, storytelling, and song to engage learners with the natural environment. We will also explore techniques for managing behaviour and safety when learning outdoors. A complimentary copy of Eco Drama’s Out to Play Resource Pack is included within the cost of this session.

“I hadn’t realised the power of imagination within outdoor learning. Really informative session, lots of ideas to start with. Thank you.” Irene Boyle, Corpus Christi Primary

“Outdoor learning is an area that I need to develop and this CPD has given me the confidence and skills to take my class out.” Marelle Sturrock, Sandwood Primary

A place on the CPD costs £45 per teacher. For more information or to book, contact Julie at schools@ecodrama.co.uk .

www.ecodrama.co.uk

Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Early Learning, Expressive Arts, Primary, Religious and Moral Education, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Connecting Generations Competition – Interfaith Week 2018

August 21, 2018 S. Bullock Leave a comment

To celebrate Scottish Interfaith Week 2018 which is taking place from 11th – 18th November, Interfaith Scotland is looking for budding artists to take part in our ‘Connecting Generations’ competition.

There is a top prize of £50 and winning entries will have their work displayed at the launch of Scottish Interfaith Week taking place at the Town House, Aberdeen on 12th November 2018. Entries are open to individuals and groups of all ages. You do not need to be part of a faith group to enter this competition. The deadline for entries is Monday 22nd October.
See the PDFs below for entry details.

Creative Competition Flyer

Connecting Generations Competition Entry Form

Connecting Generations Art Competition Advice Sheet

Attention All

Creativity Portal News Feeds – GDPR Information

May 23, 2018 S. Bullock Leave a comment

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Colleges, Music, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

RSNO Notes From Scotland: A national competition for young composers

May 23, 2018 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Attend an afternoon of workshops, where you can gain top composing tips from experts, before submitting a short work for an instrumental trio, quartet or quintet.
Competition entries will be shortlisted and five finalists will have their piece played musicians from the RSNO in a live final on Saturday 1^st July, 2018.

Notes From Scotland Workshop
Saturday 2nd June
14.00 – 17.00
New Auditorium, RSNO Centre, G2 3NX

To sign up for a free place at the workshop afternoon please email engage@rsno.org.co.uk with your name, age and contact telephone number.

Deadline for entries is Tuesday 19^th June 2018.

For further details please see attached flyer or visit rsno.org.uk/engage/notes-from-scotland/

Best wishes,

The RSNO Engage Team

Art and Design, Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Early Learning, Primary, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

New Quality Assured Creative Partner – Jupiter Artland

May 22, 2018 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Meet the latest quality assured Creative Partner to join the directory of quality assured creative partners available on the Creativity Portal – offering a ground breaking learning programme, and free visits for nurseries, schools, colleges, universities and community groups.

http://creativityportal.org.uk/partners

News, opportunities, research and strategy relating to creative teaching and learning in Scotland