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My Place Photography Competition and Learning Project

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The Scottish Civic Trust’s My Place Photography Competition is a Scotland-wide heritage photographic project for schools.

It encourages children to look at their heritage in the places they live, and through the medium of photography, develop an understanding of the things around them.

http://www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/my-place-photography/

WE WILL BE ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2017 COMPETITION FROM SEPTEMBER 2016, CLOSING DATE 31 JANUARY 2017.

All entries to the My Place Photography Competition must be submitted by a teacher or group leader on behalf of young people.

If you registered previously we will already have your details and you can enter your students’ work on their behalf.  Or Sign up now to become a member HERE and participate in the competition this year.

Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Primary, Religious and Moral Education, Secondary, Social Studies, Technologies, THIS IS A TEST

Show Racism the Red Card – creative competition

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The Show Racism the Red Card creative competition is now open. This year the theme for the competition is ‘Scotland for All’.

 

 

 

 

 

It could be:

·            Artwork

·            Poetry

·            Short Story

·            Creative writing

·            Music

·            Dance/Drama performance

·            Research project

·            Multimedia presentation

 

In fact it could be anything that is creative, inspirational and stimulated by an anti-racism or anti-sectarianism message.

The competition is an opportunity for young people to make a stand against racism. 2016 has been an exciting year for Show Racism the Red Card marking the 20th anniversary of the charity in the UK. After many years working to combat racism they are looking for young people to come up with an entry for their competition that celebrates a Scotland for All. Please see the website for more details.

http://www.theredcard.org/educational/competitions/scotland?dm_i=LQE,4KNKU,KX1ATA,GZ2IH,1

 

Health and Wellbeing, Primary, Secondary

Lost At Sea – Catherine Wheels – school bookings for January-April 2017 now available

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Catherine Wheels Theatre Company will be back in schools in spring 2017 as part of the Theatre in Schools Scotland programme.

‘Lost at Sea’ was commissioned by the Edinburgh International Science Festival and is suitable for P5-7.

A science resource pack is also planned by EISF linking to the themes of oceans and environment.

The attached contains further information including Curriculum links.

Dates are 30th January – 30 April (not 13th – 26th March)

Costs are £365 / £600 + VAT for one/two show days with maximum audience of 120 per performance.

A trailer can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/179214011

Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss how this could work in your school.

All the best,

Anna

Anna Derricourt

Touring & Schools Development Manager

Community Learning and Development, Drama, Primary, Secondary

Next Month – FREE film festival places still available!

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The Into Film Festival – the world’s largest free film and education event for schools and 5 – 19 year olds across the UK – is back for another year! Book your FREE places now.
Taking place from 9 – 25 November 2016, the Into Film Festival will support teachers in delivering the curriculum, across subject areas, in a dynamic and engaging way. It offers all young people wider life experiences and the chance to immerse themselves in the magic of cinema.

intofilmfestival-image1

Attendees have access to nearly 3,000 free, curricula-linked events, including:

 

  • A screening programme of 150+ film choices
  • Previews, premieres and films chosen specifically for schools
  • Talks from film industry experts and other relevant organisations
  • And so much more!Free resources
  • Education resources that support the delivery of the curriculum are available to download for free, ensuring your experience at the Festival is not only fun but provides learning outcomes too.

 

Make a booking

With over 550 venues signed up there’s guaranteed to be inspiring events on your doorstep! Visit the Festival website now to see what is happening near your school.

 

Bookings are now open with places available on a first come, first served basis. Book your FREE places now to avoid disappointment.

Art and Design, Primary, Secondary, Social Studies

My Place Photography Competition – all school years

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The Scottish Civic Trust’s My Place Photography Competition is a Scotland-wide heritage photographic project for schools.

It encourages children to look at their heritage in the places they live, and through the medium of photography, develop an understanding of the things around them.

http://www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/my-place-photography/

WE WILL BE ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2017 COMPETITION FROM SEPTEMBER 2016, CLOSING DATE 31 JANUARY 2017.

All entries to the My Place Photography Competition must be submitted by a teacher or group leader on behalf of young people.

If you registered previously we will already have your details and you can enter your students’ work on their behalf.  Or Sign up now to become a member HERE and participate in the competition this year.

Attention All

#DareToDream Scottish International Storytelling Festival

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“In telling new stories we create the world we want to see. Let’s #DareToDream the stories of the future!

On Thursday 27th October 2016 the Scottish International Storytelling Festival of Dreams invites every creative citizen in Scotland to share a dream for the future. Whether a personal dream of yours, an aspiration for the future of your local school, neighbourhood, town or city, or a dream for the future of the world, post your dreams online using the hashtag #DareToDream and help us build a colourful crowd-sourced collective dream for our future.”

Facebook event page:  https://www.facebook.com/events/921003241344872

Thunderclap: https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/48766-daretodream

Visit www.daretodream.scot for more information.

Additional Support for Learning, Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Dance, Primary, Secondary

YDance opportunities – October

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Y Dance’s October Newsletter is now available including:

  • Free professional development day for Dance Leaders led by dance artists from acclaimed inclusive dance company Candoco
  • Dancers from DeLoopers Dance (Bremen, Germany), Stichting Keunstwerk (Leeuwarden, Netherlands) and AAICC (Granada, Spain) are working with our own Horizons youth dance company at Glasgow Clyde College Anniesland campus.
  • Horizons is also recruiting. The Glasgow-based integrated youth dance company is seeking new members to participate in choreographic workshops and performance opportunities.
  • Saturday 4th March 2017 is the newly-confirmed date for the 2017 DESTINATIONS youth dance showcase.  Applications will open at the end of October.

You can read the full newsletter here:

http://dmtrk.net/7KA-4AYUU-A5NOAOGO20/cr.aspx

 

Health and Wellbeing, Primary, Secondary

Pondlife – Catherine Wheels Theatre Company – Stirling, Inverness, Tobermory

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Pondlife

By Catherine Wheels Theatre Company

 

Moving school is never easy. When class bully Sharon takes an instant dislike to Martin it feels like he has an especially tough ride ahead of him. That is until he befriends Simon McGurk and his fortunes seem to change. The fickle world of playground politics soon puts pressure on their friendship, however, and Martin finds himself making a choice that will impact them both for the rest of their school days.

 

Following success in Australia and New York, Catherine Wheels restage this energetic piece of storytelling for Scottish venues. A passionate one-man show that vividly illustrates the high stakes of classroom power play, Pondlife movingly explores the lasting legacy of childhood friendships.

 

Suitable for P5-S1

 

School performances of Pondlife are available at the following theatres:

 

Monday 24th October at Macrobert Arts Centre Stirling

Wednesday 26th October at Eden Court Theatre Inverness

Thursday 3rd November at Mull Theatre Tobermory

 

Links to all booking pages can be found at www.catherinewheels.co.uk/productions/pondlife

Drama, Primary, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Into Film Festival – FREE places for schools available now!

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The Into Film Festival – the world’s largest free film and education event for schools and 5 – 19 year olds across the UK – is back for another year! Book your FREE places now.
Taking place from 9 – 25 November 2016, the Into Film Festival will support teachers in delivering the curriculum, across subject areas, in a dynamic and engaging way. It offers all young people wider life experiences and the chance to immerse themselves in the magic of cinema.

intofilmfestival-image1

Attendees have access to nearly 3,000 free, curricula-linked events, including:

 

  • A screening programme of 150+ film choices
  • Previews, premieres and films chosen specifically for schools
  • Talks from film industry experts and other relevant organisations
  • And so much more!Free resources
  • Education resources that support the delivery of the curriculum are available to download for free, ensuring your experience at the Festival is not only fun but provides learning outcomes too.

 

Make a booking

With over 550 venues signed up there’s guaranteed to be inspiring events on your doorstep! Visit the Festival website now to see what is happening near your school.

 

Bookings are now open with places available on a first come, first served basis. Book your FREE places now to avoid disappointment.