All posts by S. Bullock

Dance, Drama, Music

Regional Youth Arts Symposium – Oasis Dumfries

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A region wide debate looking at the Youth Arts sector and understanding it’s value to our communities and how it benefits our nation as a whole. With special guests from throughout Scotland’s creative industries. Check website for updates.

Anyone interested in attending must register with our website or contact Festival Office Registration required: Free, but ticketed event.
This opportunity is available in: Dumfries and Galloway
For further information, please contact boxoffice@bigburnssupper.com (Big Burns Supper Festival 2012), or call 0800 689 9405, or visit http://www.bigburnssupper.com/calendar/16/74-Making-it-in-Dumfries-Youth-Arts.

Dance

Secondary Teachers invited to Dance in Education Study Visit at The Hague

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Dance in Education Study Visit – The Hague, 16–21 February, 2012

Education Scotland is inviting applications from secondary teaching staff for a group study visit to The Hague to explore innovative work in Dance and education. This visit has been arranged in partnership with Creative Scotland, which will support the additional active participation of Dance artists from across Scotland.

The Netherlands school education system has high-quality Dance education, and the visit will take place during the ‘Festival of Dance’ which provides an opportunity to engage in practical workshops with international contemporary choreographers and view their subsequent professional performances. http://en.holland-dance.com/page/festival.

For further information please contact Nick Morgan at nick.morgan@educationscotland.gov.uk.  Deadline for applications, Friday 13 January.

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2012: An exciting year for Creativity in Education

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Not only is 2012 Scotland’s Year of Creative Scotland, but it will also be the first year of the United Nations/UNESCO endorsed International Week of Arts Education – the fourth week of May.

Let your colleagues know about the Creativity Newsfeeds from the Creativity Portal to ensure they keep up to date with the news and opportunities that will develop around these two initiatives. You can find full details on them and links to subscribe on the Education Scotland Learning Blog.

Happy New Year!

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Year of Creative Scotland 2012

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The Year of Creative Scotland 2012 is a unique opportunity to celebrate Scotland’s talent as a creative nation. The Year begins on 1 January 2012 and is a chance to showcase, celebrate and promote Scotland’s cultural and creative strengths. Through a dynamic and exciting year-long programme of activity celebrating our world-class events, festivals, culture and heritage, the Year puts Scotland’s culture and creativity in the international spotlight.

http://dmtrk.net/FES-N58Z-784D19OCA4/cr.aspx

Drama, Languages and Literacy

Swallows and Amazons Story Competition

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We’re very excited about the Scottish premiere of the smash-hit stage adaptation of Swallows & Amazons – the classic tale of mysterious islands, dastardly pirates and young adventurers.

Help us celebrate by telling us about the biggest adventure you’ve ever had. Have you been camping in the wilds, sailed on the sea or slept under the stars? The most action-packed and exciting story wins a Family Ticket (2 adults and 2 children) to the Scottish Premiere at Festival Theatre Edinburgh on 31st January at 7pm.

The winning writer will also get the chance to tell their story live at the Scottish Storytelling Centre’s Telling Tales event on the 28th April. You will be treated to some coaching and tips on how to present your story to an audience with the help of event organiser and storyteller extraordinaire Tim Porteus.

Age Category?
There will be two lots of winners from two age groups:
Aged 6-10 and aged 11-15

Word Count?
400 words maximum

Who decides?
A team of judges from the Scottish Book Trust, the Scottish Storytelling Centre and the Festival Theatre

Where to submit?

Email: lindsay@scottishstorytellingcentre.com with “Swallows and Amazons Story Competition” as the subject matter

Post: Lindsay Corr, Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, EH1 1SR
Please clearly state your age on entries and provide contact details.

The competition is open from Friday 9th December until Friday 13th January. The winner will be announced on Friday 20th January, in plenty of time for the performance!

Swallows & Amazons is a thrilling musical adventure guaranteed to charm the whole family. The story of an idyllic era, of endless summer evenings and the beauty of youthful imagination, this delightful production is directed by Tom Morris (War Horse) and features new songs by Neil Hannon from The Divine Comedy.

Only Scottish dates: Tue 31st January – Sat 4th February, Festival Theatre Edinburgh, 7pm (Wed & Sat matinees at 2pm).
£17 – £24. All children’s tickets half price!
0131 529 6000 www.festivaltheatre.org.uk (booking fees apply)

Please see the News Section of www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk for full Terms and Conditions.
This opportunity is available in: All Scotland
For further information, please contact lindsay@scottishstorytellingcentre.com (Lindsay Corr), or call 0131 556 9579, or visit http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk.

Health and Wellbeing, Social Studies

Seafood Scotland Launches Schools Art Competition

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Seafood Scotland has teamed up with the 6th World Fisheries Congress to offer a competition that encourages school children to learn more about the relationship between scientists and fisheries, and how this helps to protect the marine ecosystem.
High school and primary school pupils taking part in Seafood Scotland’s ‘Seafood in Schools’ pilot project are being asked to design a T-shirt for delegates at the Congress, which will be held in Edinburgh in May 2012. The design must illustrate the association between seafood and science.

http://www.scotlandfoodanddrink.org/news/article-info/3239/seafood-scotland-launches-schools-art-competition.aspx