Category Archives: Expressive Arts

Drama, Languages and Literacy, Secondary

Robert Louis Stevenson – Creative Writing Competition for S4-S6

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S4-S6 learners can enter a creative writing competition based upon the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.

Prizes for the competition

The entries will be judged by acclaimed author Louise Welsh, who will also lead a writing workshop for the best entrants, with up to twelve places on offer. All those selected will receive a certificate and a year’s free membership of the Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson Club.

In addition, four individual awards of £100 are available for Fiction, Reflective Writing, Poetry and Writing in Scots (in any of these three forms). There will also a trophy for the overall winner’s school.

Fiction, Reflective Writing, Poetry

The piece submitted should be directly inspired by Stevenson’s writing or some aspect of his life. Candidates should write a brief paragraph describing this stimulus and how it has influenced them to write.

We encourage entries written in

Scots or in English.

Creative writing produced for SQA folio work may be submitted.

Prose items should be no more than

1500 words, poetry no more than 40 lines.

Download the flyers and poster below:

rls2017poster

rls2017flyera5

rls2017competitionleaflet

Art and Design, Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Early Learning, Primary, Secondary

Jupiter Artland – outdoor sculpture garden – FREE opportunities deadline soon

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Jupiter Artland – www.jupiterartland.org

 

Call for Applications – deadline 31 March! The Jupiter Artland Foundation enables nurseries, schools, universities and other learning groups to visit Jupiter Artland, a private sculpture garden just outside of Edinburgh, for free.

 

Choose one of our visit options – from half-days, to full-days or even whole school engagements, pick your day and let us know what your themes/topics are. Visits can including a tour, a workshop or even a Minecraft experience with our new App (launching at the Science Festival in April). We want to hear from you and find out how we can help you achieve your aims and outcomes when you come and visit us.

 

Fill in our short application form by 31 March 2017 for visits between August and November.

Find our more here: https://www.jupiterartland.org/learning/school-and-universities

 

Jupiter Artland also offers two Free Teachers Private Views:

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/teachers-private-view

 

After last year’s sold-out success, Jupiter Artland offers three CLPL Events in 2017 (£15 each):

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/creative-learning-for-early-years-cpd

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/creative-learning-in-the-outdoors

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/engaging-children-and-young-people-in-contemporary-art

 

 

 

Community Learning and Development, Drama, Languages and Literacy, Primary, Social Studies

Literacy and Attainment CPD/In-Service

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Teaching Practice For Primary School Teachers for use everyday in classroom setting to link to and impact directly on Literacy Attainment.

Creative and Fun, Learning in this way motivates Learners to read and write without a second thought.

Easy interactive spelling and word games transfer to a child’s Literacy skills

Drama Studio Training Courses show teachers these games and exercises and how to  subtly embed reading and writing tasks within practical activity.

During our recent research teachers were surprised that such a high percentage of children chose to write about their experience after a Drama Lesson rather than to draw a picture.

For more information on Courses contact Julie McDonald -info@thedramastudio.com

0131-453-3284

http://www.thedramastudio.com/drama-teaching/teacher-training-in-service-courses

Art and Design, Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Early Learning, Primary, Secondary

Jupiter Artland outdoor sculpture garden – FREE opportunities

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Jupiter Artland – www.jupiterartland.org

 

Call for Applications – deadline 31 March! The Jupiter Artland Foundation enables nurseries, schools, universities and other learning groups to visit Jupiter Artland, a private sculpture garden just outside of Edinburgh, for free.

 

Choose one of our visit options – from half-days, to full-days or even whole school engagements, pick your day and let us know what your themes/topics are. Visits can including a tour, a workshop or even a Minecraft experience with our new App (launching at the Science Festival in April). We want to hear from you and find out how we can help you achieve your aims and outcomes when you come and visit us.

 

Fill in our short application form by 31 March 2017 for visits between August and November.

Find our more here: https://www.jupiterartland.org/learning/school-and-universities

 

Jupiter Artland also offers two Free Teachers Private Views:

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/teachers-private-view

 

After last year’s sold-out success, Jupiter Artland offers three CLPL Events in 2017 (£15 each):

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/creative-learning-for-early-years-cpd

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/creative-learning-in-the-outdoors

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/engaging-children-and-young-people-in-contemporary-art

 

 

 

Art and Design, Drama, Primary, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Design the front cover of the Fringe programme!

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To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Schools Poster Competition is changing. This year, we want Scotland’s children and young people to the design of the front cover of the Fringe programme.

With three weeks to go to submit designs, it’s time to get busy. To find out more about the competition and download our new teaching resources, visit the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Schools Poster competition webpage

If you haven’t entered yet…

    • Complete the online entry form.
    • Digital entries can be uploaded by the online entry form.
    • Download our label template to mark the pupil’s details on the back of each entry.
  • Send artwork and designs by post or in person by 17:00 on Friday 03 March 2017.

 

 

Enter the competition ➤

If you have any questions about this year’s competition and how to take part, email us on poster@edfringe.com or call us on +44 (0)131 226 0036.

Art and Design, Primary, Secondary

FREE CLPL with Edinburgh Fringe Society and The Grey Earl

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Calling all Edinburgh teachers… The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Schools Poster Competition is changing… and we need you!

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Fringe, we want Scotland’s children and young people to inspire the design of the front cover of the Fringe programme in 2017.

Edinburgh’s teachers are invited to a free Continuous Professional Learning opportunity with the Fringe Society to celebrate the launch of the 2017 competition.

Join us after school for drinks, nibbles and a hands on creative workshop with our lead artist, Jon Bishop aka The Grey Earl. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your creative mindset, meet like-minded colleagues and discover what’s new in our 70th anniversary year.

Date: 27 October 2017 Time: 17:00 – 19:00 Venue: Thomas Morton Hall, Ferry Road, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 4AE.

Thomas Morton Hall is located next to the Leith Library. It has level access and parking facilities for blue badge holders. Nearby bus routes are 7, 14, 21, 631. This event will be BSL interpreted. Please contact us if you have any access requirements. RSVP to poster@edfringe.com

Can’t make the event? Don’t worry, brand new teaching resources, prizes and information on the touring exhibition are available at edfringe.com/poster. Register your interest to stay up-to-date at poster@edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0036.

Drama, Languages and Literacy, Secondary

Creative Writing Competition: inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson – S4 to S6

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S4-S6 learners can enter a creative writing competition based upon the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.

Prizes for the competition

The entries will be judged by acclaimed author Louise Welsh, who will also lead a writing workshop for the best entrants, with up to twelve places on offer. All those selected will receive a certificate and a year’s free membership of the Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson Club.

In addition, four individual awards of £100 are available for Fiction, Reflective Writing, Poetry and Writing in Scots (in any of these three forms). There will also a trophy for the overall winner’s school.

Fiction, Reflective Writing, Poetry

The piece submitted should be directly inspired by Stevenson’s writing or some aspect of his life. Candidates should write a brief paragraph describing this stimulus and how it has influenced them to write.

We encourage entries written in

Scots or in English.

Creative writing produced for SQA folio work may be submitted.

Prose items should be no more than

1500 words, poetry no more than 40 lines.

Download the flyers and poster below:

rls2017poster

rls2017flyera5

rls2017competitionleaflet

 

Community Learning and Development, Drama, Early Learning, Health and Wellbeing, Primary, Sciences, Subjects and Themes, Technologies

Eco Drama – Schools Tour 2017

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Spring/Summer 2017 Tour

Welcome to our Spring/Summer 2017 Scotland Tour bringing The Worm – An Underground Adventure and Recycling Heroes to primary schools across Scotland. Each workshop and production links directly with the Curriculum for Excellence whilst also supporting your pupils to explore Eco Schools topics through exciting theatre productions and interactive workshops. For more information, click on the pictures below or get in touch with:

Julie Aitken, Schools Coordinator, at schools@ecodrama.co.uk!

Recycling Heroes

Worm illustration RGB for web

 

 

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