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Community Learning and Development, Early Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Primary, Secondary

Creative Conversation – You Make Me Feel – Edinburgh

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The latest Creative Conversation’s Creative Catalysts are Jaz Ampaw-Farr and Amjad Ali. The focus of this Creative Conversation is on you and the things you can do to help change lives. Jaz will tell her profoundly moving story about her early life and the people who made a difference. Amjad will contribute with practical ideas from his experience as a teacher, school leader and from his work in prisons.

The details are:

  • Friday 27th October
  • Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue on St. Marys’ Street
  • buffet lunch from 1.30
  • Creative Conversation starts at 2.30
  • refreshments, nibbles and continue the conversation from 3.45/4pm on

Creative Conversation prog and info – Jaz and Amjad

Creative Conversation Invitation – Jaz and Amjad

This is another rare opportunity to talk to 2 people who are not often in Scotland and who have great insights and moving stories to tell. It could not be a more current Creative Conversation in terms of how we need to work together to change outcomes for all young people.

Andy Jeffries, Acting Head of Children’s Services will give the welcome and David Cameron will facilitate the conversation.

Please to RSVP no later than 2pm on the 26th October. You can bring a colleague and we look forward to another Creative Conversation and your participation in it.

linda.lees@edinburgh.gov.uk

 

Languages and Literacy, Primary, Secondary

Scots language creative writing competition – now open

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To celebrate the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, Education Scotland is running a creative writing competition for pupils across Scotland. To be in with a chance of winning a great selection of Scots language books, pupils should  write a poem or short story in Scots language. All entries must be submitted by 23 November. Find out more on  the Scots blether on Glow.

Health and Wellbeing, Primary, Religious and Moral Education, Social Studies

P5-7 – New Theatre Show for Schools from Catherine Wheels

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Announcing a brand new show by award-winning Catherine Wheels Theatre Company

who brought you Lost at Sea, Lifeboat, The Story of the Little Gentleman, Martha, The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk.

Spring term 2018 for school hall performances only.

Suitable for P5-7

Inspired by a Japanese folk tale, ‘How to Fix a Broken Wing’ is a new show for schools which makes us think about our responsibility to guests in our country. In a world where many people are forced to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere, what is our response? How can we best help those who have lost their sense of home?

Full information is on the attached PDF.

How to Fix a Broken Wing – Info for Schools

Booking is now open.

Costs are held at £365 / £500 + VAT for 1/2 performances on the same day.

Performed in your school hall

Please note Catherine Wheels Theatre Company are part of the Theatre in Schools Scotland project. A small number of dates are available for autumn term 2017 productions, more at www.theatreinschoolsscotland.com

 

Attention All

Out to Play Teacher CPD Workshops

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Out to Play is a creative learning project delivered by Eco Drama in which Drama Artists collaborate with partner Primary Schools and Nurseries to explore the role of Drama and Storytelling in Outdoor Learning. The project facilitates interaction with the natural world through quality artistic experiences, re-thinking traditional views of nature and noticing and appreciating nature on our doorstep. Sessions are tailored to the unique surroundings of each school playground, and through imaginative play and adventurous learning, Out to Play aims to deepen young people’s connection to our natural world.

Out to Play Teacher CPD Opportunities 2017

As part of the project, Eco Drama have some upcoming Out to Play Teacher CPD opportunities which were a popular element of the 2015 pilot project, designed to engage primary school teachers in arts-based outdoor learning. The sessions are open to teachers from any primary school across Scotland.

Eco Drama will be running after school twilight CPD sessions on the following dates in 2017:

  • 26th September 2017 – 3.30-5.30pm – Dalmarnock Primary School, Glasgow  **PLACES  LIMITED**
  • 27th September 2017 – 3.30-5.30pm – Dalmarnock Primary School, Glasgow  **PLACES  LIMITED**
  • 20th November 2017 – 3.30-5.30pm – venue tbc
  • 21st November 2017 – 3.30-5.30pm – venue tbc
  • 22nd November 2017 – 3.30-5.30pm – venue tbc
  • 23rd November 2017 – 3.30-5.30pm – venue tbc

During the 2 hour session, teachers will explore how to integrate outdoor learning into the school curriculum and how to utilise creative learning methods such as drama, storytelling, song and movement in order to engage learners with the natural environment. Participating teachers will also be provided with their very own Out to Play Outdoor Learning Resource Pack.

 The session will be led by Eco Drama’s Out to Play Drama Artist, Ben Mali Macfadyen, who will ensure that there is a mixture of activities and discussion tailored to the various ages and stages of the primary school curriculum.

Aims

By the end of the CPD teachers will;

  • Have an increased understanding of the role of drama and storytelling within outdoor learning.
  • Have improved knowledge, confidence & skills in delivering arts-based outdoor learning.
  • Have actively participated in creative learning and nature connection activities which can be delivered with children.
  • Have a bank of ideas and resources on which to draw on for future outdoor learning.

Reviews

“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

“Best CPD event I have been to in ages.”
Catriona Brown, Battlefield Primary

“Excellent ideas and superb resource which I intend to use ASAP.”
Ellie Henderson, Knightswood Primary

The cost is £45 per teacher, which includes the Out to Play Resource Pack (usual retail cost £16). Each CPD event is limited to 20 attendees and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

To book a place please email nina@ecodrama.co.uk detailing how many teachers you would send and confirming which date (s) would be suitable.

Alternatively, Eco Drama could visit your school with a dedicated CPD session for all of your teachers to attend. If this option is of interest, please get in touch with nina@ecodrama.co.uk / 0141 552 9920 to discuss.

“A wonderful experience for the children and myself. A fresh look on how to develop Outdoor Learning in a more creative manner. Fantastic experience.” Tommy Hynes, Teacher, Corpus Christi Primary, participating school in pilot project 2015

Website: www.ecodrama.co.uk
Twitter: @EcoDrama1
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1lFBjDg

More Info CPD: http://www.ecodrama.co.uk/workshops/out-to-play-cpd-workshop/

Short film about Out to Play 2015: https://vimeo.com/141887997

Art and Design, Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Primary, Religious and Moral Education, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Scottish Interfaith Week 2017 – Creativity and Art Competition

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Are you between 5 and 18 years old?

Do you like creating artwork?

Do you want to win prizes up to £ 50?

Take part in the Scottish Interfaith Week art competition!

Scottish Interfaith Week is an annual festival in November celebrating religious diversity and what different faiths have in common.

How can you participate?

✓ Design an “Interfaith place of worship for the 21st century”

– it can be a drawing, painting, digital model or 3D model.

✓ You can enter on your own or as a group.

✓ Be as creative as you can!

✓ The deadline for entries is 23rd October.

Guidelines, poster and application form below.

For more information go to www.interfaithscotland.org or email us at admin@interfaithscotland.org or call us on 0141 5580778.

Creativity and the Arts Competition Advice Sheet

Creativity and the Arts Competition Entry Form

SIFW 2017 Art Competition Poster

Additional Support for Learning, Community Learning and Development, Dance, Drama, Early Learning, Expressive Arts, Health and Wellbeing, Languages and Literacy, Primary, Sciences, Social Studies

Out to Play Teacher CPD Opportunities & Resources this Autumn

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Following on from a successful Out to Play pilot project in 2015, winner of the Glasgow City Council Environmental Initiative Award 2016, Eco Drama will run a series of 7 week creative outdoor learning residencies this autumn with 4 primary schools, marking the beginning of a 4 year project in 25 primary schools and nurseries across Greater Glasgow.

Out to Play is a creative learning project in which Drama Artists collaborate with partner Primary Schools and Nurseries to explore the role of Drama, Storytelling and Theatre in Outdoor Learning. The project seeks to facilitate interaction with the natural world through quality artistic experiences, re-thinking traditional views of nature and noticing and appreciating nature on our doorstep. Sessions are tailored to the unique surroundings of each school, and through imaginative play and adventurous learning, Out to Play aims to deepen young people’s connection to our natural world.

Out to Play Teacher CPD Opportunities 2017

As part of the project, Eco Drama are delivering Teacher CPD sessions, which were a popular element of the 2015 pilot project and which may be of interest in engaging teachers from your school in outdoor learning.

Eco Drama will be running an after school twilight CPD session on Wednesday 27th September at Dalmarnock Primary School, delivered by Ben Mali Macfadyen, the Drama Artist who delivered the Out to Play pilot project in 2015 and who led on the creation of the Eco Drama Out to Play Resource Pack. Additional CPD dates will likely be added on Tuesday 26th and/or 28th September.

During the session, teachers will explore how to integrate outdoor learning into the school curriculum and how to utilize creative learning methods such as drama, storytelling, song and movement in order to engage learners with the natural environment. Participating teachers will also leave with an Out to Play Outdoor Learning Resource Pack.

 Reviews: “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

“Best CPD event I have been to in ages.” Catriona Brown, Battlefield Primary

“Excellent ideas and superb resource which I intend to use ASAP.” Ellie Henderson, Knightswood Primary

The cost is £45 per teacher, which includes the Out to Play Resource Pack (usual retail cost £16). Each CPD event is limited to 20 attendees and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.

At the moment Eco Drama are gathering notes of interest from teachers who would like to attend this CPD event.  If this is of interest to your school, please email nina@ecodrama.co.uk detailing how many teachers you would send and confirming if the 26th, 27th or 28th September would be suitable.

Alternatively, Eco Drama could visit your school with a dedicated CPD session for all of your teachers to attend. If this option is of interest, please get in touch with emily@ecodrama.co.uk / 0141 552 9920 to discuss.

“A wonderful experience for the children and myself. A fresh look on how to develop Outdoor Learning in a more creative manner. Fantastic experience.” Tommy Hynes, Teacher, Corpus Christi Primary, participating school in pilot project 2015

Website: www.ecodrama.co.uk  Twitter: @EcoDrama1
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1lFBjDg

Short film about Out to Play 2015: https://vimeo.com/141887997

Drama, Primary

Theatre In Schools Scotland – performances available this Autumn

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Theatre in Schools Scotland bringing theatre to schools across Scotland in autumn 2017.

-Your school hall as the theatre
 -Professional, award-winning Scottish theatre companies
-Performances designed and created specifically for schools
-Themes complementing class learning and curriculum for excellence
-Great stories, well told
-All arranged by a team experienced in delivering performances to schools.

Available September – October 2017
Jason and the Argonauts by Visible Fictions Theatre Company (P6-7)
 Up to Speed by Ros Sydney (P3-6)
 The Story of the Little Gentleman by Catherine Wheels Theatre Company (P1-3) – very limited availability.
The cost of these productions is £500 + VAT for one company for the day.
Maximum audience per performance – 120
 Maximum number of performances per day –  2
We are very happy for neighbouring schools to come together in one place to watch a performance. 

Theatre in Schools Scotland is a pilot project run by Imaginate and the National Theatre of Scotland, in partnership with Catherine Wheels Theatre Company, Visible Fictions and Starcatchers to support and develop the provision of theatre in Scotland’s schools. This tour is also supported by The Scottish Salmon Company.

Find out more at www.theatreinschoolsscotland.com. Contact tiss@imaginate.org.uk or call 0131 225 8050 for queries or to book.

 

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

Career Conversation – all about Creativity and Employability – parents – Edinburgh

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May – Firhill High School 30th Flyer: Firrhill 30th May

6th June – Craigmount High School – Flyer: Craigmount 6th June

 Are you a parent of children in p7 to S6? If so, this is especially for you and your children who are also very welcome! But come anyway as it will be of interest to anyone whose work supports or informs any aspect of young people’s career pathways.

 

These 2 events are modelled on the very successful Creative Conversations. Please share with your friends and neighbours who are also parents and encourage them to come along too.

There will be refreshments and you are welcome to either event. Please RSVP to martin.hutchison@edinburgh.gov.uk

Looking forward to seeing you there

Linda

Linda Lees | Lifelong Learning Strategic Manager (Creativity, Health and Wellbeing) | Schools and Lifelong Learning | Communities and Families | The City of Edinburgh Council, Waverley Court, Business Centre 1/2, 4 East Market Street, Edinburgh EH8 8BG | Tel 0131 469 3956 | Mobile 07917 825007 | mailto:linda.lees@edinburgh.gov.uk | www.edinburgh.gov.uk

 

Developing the Young Workforce, Early Learning, Primary, Research and Strategy, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Parents’ Nutshell Guide on Creativity, Enterprise and Employability

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The latest National Parent Forum of Scotland nutshell guide is now available on the NPFS website: http://www.npfs.org.uk/creativity-in-a-nutshell/

Its focus is Creativity, Enterprise and Employability so we hope you will find this guide particularly useful in your work.  It is has been produced by the NPFS in partnership with Skills Development Scotland with input from a range of other partners, including NCLN representatives and  Young Enterprise Scotland.

 

It recognises the significant and increasing link between future employability and well developed  creativity skills in young people. In their 2016 report ‘The Future of Jobs’, the World Economic Forum highlighted anticipated changes in employability skills and suggested that by 2020 over one third of the skills considered important in today’s workforce will have changed. Notably, creativity will have become one of the top three skills needed to deal with the avalanche of new products, new technologies and new ways of working. https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-future-of-jobs . As you may know, the focus on creativity and employability is also reflected in Quality Indicator 3.3 in the latest (2016) version of the school self-evaluation and improvement guide How Good is our School?