During week 3 of the ‘Look, capture, create’ interdisciplinary learning experience we will be joined by a scientist/mathematician from Dundee University live in the Dundee Botanic Gardens to learn more about the importance of Scottish Biodiversity and how we can do simple things to help nature survive and grow. We will look in particular at the types and purposes of the beautiful patterns nature creates.
Primary 7 pupils at Robert Owen Memorial Primary School, Lanark have spent the day with Scottish Chamber Orchestra. The full-day workshop was part of the new ‘Count me in’ interactive project run by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra which gives P6 and P7 pupils the opportunity to learn about maths whilst enjoying world class live performances from the SCO Brass players.
Designed in collaboration with maths teachers and supporting the aims of the Curriculum for Excellence, these cross-curricular workshops will take the students and their teachers through a range of maths concepts in the curriculum, using music as the theme and stimulus.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the National Trust for Scotland’s care of Craigievar Castle – the conservation charity has teamed up with the Press and Journal, Aberdeenshire Writer in Residence Deborah Leslie and the Friends of Craigievar Castle to launch the Craigievar Creative Writing competition. Entries are invited from school pupils in 2 categories P6 – P7 for Junior Category and S1 to S6 for Senior Category, and all stories must be 500 words and suitable for children under ten years of age.
The winning entry will be chosen by Aberdeenshire’s Deborah Leslie the celebrated author of children’s tales such as the ‘Fyvie Castle Witch Trials’, and the top 2 stories will be performed by Deborah at Craigievar Castle on the 7 and 8 September at a special Family Fairytale Castle day.
To find out more information including How to Enter, Facts about Craigievar, take a virtual tour of the castle to help inspire you and the terms and conditions for entry visit http://www.nts.org.uk/learn/events_writing.php or to discuss the competition please contact Dr Alison Burke – ABurke@nts.org.uk or 0844 493 2161.
The application process for Fuselab has been extended until this Friday 17th May 2013. Anyone aged 16-20 is eligible to apply and successful applicants will be offered a travel bursary and provided with their accommodation and meals.
More information is provided in the e-flier attached: fuselabeflier and full terms and conditions are athttp://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/fuselab. It would be great if you could circulate to your networks and encourage applications from anyone you think would benefit/enjoy it. I would be happy to answer any further questions anyone might have.
Week 2 of the Look, Capture, Create project coincides with ‘Walk to School Week’ and ‘Scottish Biodiversity week’. This Glow TV broadcast gives learners the opportunity to journey on an inky adventure with the Scottish illustrator/designer Johanna Basford to learn about her art techniques, what inspires her designs and her success commercially. Visit the Glow group here: http://bit.ly/153Zoha
Research and Practice in Adult Literacies (RaPAL)are asking for short written pieces (story, poem, report) on experiences of successful teaching and learning to launch their new website (http://www.rapal.org.uk/) on 18 May 2013 to coincide with Adult Learners Week in the UK. The most rewarding pieces will be published in the RaPAL journal and top three will be invited to present at one of RaPAL’s annual conferences. Prizes include a year’s free subscription to RaPAL. No more than 1,000 words. Deadline: 31 May 2013
Game On Scotland is asking every school in Scotland to get their pupils to design posters to be placed in the rooms of the Athletes’ Village. We’ll guarantee to every individual school that takes part that their chosen artwork will be displayed in the village – your pupils’ work could end up in the bedroom of Usain Bolt, Tom Daley or any of the talented athletes coming to Scotland from all over the world. Pre-register your interest for the competition now.
Scotland’s school pupils will showcase their artistic talents to the world by creating Games-inspired artwork for the Athletes’ Village at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the National Trust for Scotland’s care of Craigievar Castle – the conservation charity has teamed up with the Press and Journal, Aberdeenshire Writer in Residence Deborah Leslie and the Friends of Craigievar Castle to launch the Craigievar Creative Writing competition.
Entries are invited from school pupils in 2 categories P6 – P7 for Junior Category and S1 to S6 for Senior Category, and all stories must be 500 words and suitable for children under ten years of age.
The winning entry will be chosen by Aberdeenshire’s Deborah Leslie the celebrated author of children’s tales such as the ‘Fyvie Castle Witch Trials’, and the top 2 stories will be performed by Deborah at Craigievar Castle on the 7 and 8 September at a special Family Fairytale Castle day.
An outdoor learning experience where gardening and foraging experts will be on hand to show you how to gather and grow food in the city. The event will focus on organic and sustainable growing techniques from permaculture to living walls.
This event is targeted at everyone who is interested in the future of Education and particularly those interested in Growing Your Own and Outdoor Learning.
News, opportunities, research and strategy relating to creative teaching and learning in Scotland
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