A picture book project drawing on the skills of P6 and 7 pupils from St Joseph’s Primary in Dundee combines student-pupil collaboration, inspiration from local artists and the study of Braille.
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Category Archives: Health and Wellbeing
Research: Increasing the engagement of young people in positive activities
In depth research was undertaken to investigate the benefits and barriers to young people engaging with positive out of school activities. There are several key messages to take away including:
- three quarters of young people engage in some form of activity but for lower income and rural young people this dips to less than half.
- barriers to engagement include poor access to information and parental attitudes.
- proven benefits include better relationships with adults and particularly teachers and parents which can be transferred to in-school activities.
- effective strategies for engagement include communicating specific benefits rather than the generic benefit of participation being a ‘good thing’.
You can find the pdf of the research document here:
Funding – health and wellbeing
What will we fund?
We are looking for a range of initiatives that will demonstrate the above. This could include sports and physical health activities, working with local artists to promote positive images of mental health through creative arts, song, music, dance, drama etc., speaking out through training volunteer speakers and media volunteers, social inclusion and community involvement initiatives.
These are only examples and we will consider any initiative that is new and inspiring.
You can view last year’s awards on our website to give you an idea of the range of activities we have funded.
Your group should be a community, voluntary, health or social enterprise organisation. If you have an idea that you think could work in your local area, we want to hear from you. Projects should be led by people with lived experience of mental ill-health or those who provide care and support.
We will fund projects that aim to:
• change public understanding, attitudes and behaviours so that the stigma and discrimination associated with mental ill-health is eliminated.
• enhance the ability of people to challenge stigma and discrimination.
• ensure people with mental health problems and those who support them are valued and included.
New Article – evidence of the transformational power of youth arts
Youth Arts Transforms Lives – FACT has been added to the Creativity Portal’s Links and Articles.
http://artswork.org.uk/domains/artswork.org.uk/local/artswork-flipbook/index.html
Performances for 45th International Children’s Games
Tonight Lanarkshire welcomes the world http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/press/article/307/tonight_lanarkshire_welcomes_the_world
Tonight Lanarkshire officially welcomes almost 2000 visitors from 33 countries to the 45th International Children’s Games.
The Games kicks off with a spectacular opening ceremony at Motherwell’s Fir Park featuring the athletes from 77 cities parading into the stadium.
There will also be performances from Scottish bag-rock sensations Skerryvore, a stunning display by 400 local dancers and singers, and the raising of the ICG flag before a show stopping fireworks display brings the event to a dramatic close.
From archaeology to film – creative outdoor learning examples
New resources on outdoor learning http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/july/news_tcm4670350.asp
New resources on outdoor learning have been added to the Education Scotland website.
Lady of the Lake: A Literacy and Outdoor Learning Transition Project
Hip-hop culture: a primary motivator – Case Study
The project initially developed out of the need to support and motivate a group of learners. Primary 7 can be a testing and challenging time for many young people. They are developing physically, emotionally and may be anxiously anticipating the transition to high school. The dance project was an excellent vehicle to focus the learners in a positive way.
The breakdancing programme promoted a strong sense of teamwork and respect for others, as well as highlighting the importance of collaboration and listening to each other during tasks. For example, this occured while constructing dance routines as a group. This linked directly to the health and wellbeing organiser of mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing.
Expressive arts as a vehicle for boosting confidence and self-esteem – Case Study
An enterprising approach to developing skills for learning, skills for life and skills for work
http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/sharingpractice/e/enterprisingapproachtodevelopingskills/index.asp?strReferringChannel=learningteachingandassessment&strReferringPageID=tcm:4-646682-64
This collection of case studies examines the importance of developing essential employability and life skills in young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. They highlight the importance of providing the right blend of enterprising learning opportunities for each young person’s stage and circumstances.
Scotland’s Islands added to Creativity Portal
The year of Scotland’s Islands is a programme of events and activities to showcase the islands’ vibrant cultures and creativity, is now linked through the Articles and Links on the Creativity Portal. Find out about the many creative activities available as part of this year long festival.
Kids get doodling to feel happier and healthier
Through a partnership with local secondary schools, East Dunbartonshire Council and local mental health charity East Dunbartonshire Association for Mental Health, first year school pupils were tasked with doodling away to their hearts content to celebrate ‘National Doodle Day’.
The event focused on ‘changing minds’ – looking at how positive mental health and well being are important in making minds happier and healthier. First year pupils were asked to doodle about something they like to help their mind and body get healthy and happy. Each school chose a winner and the winners were put into a grand prize draw which was won by a pupil from Bearsden Academy.
http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk/news/other_news/doodle_day_2011.aspx
