Join Tron Participation on Wednesday 12th September at 2pm live from the Tron Theatre as we take a sneak peek into the rehearsal room with Random Accomplice as they prepare for their upcoming show ‘The Incredible Adventures of See Thru Sam’.
Our Glow Meet will allow you to see the company, meet the cast, watch some rehearsal exercises and ask questions to the creative team.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see one of Scotland’s most versatile and energetic companies at work.
Download the latest newsletter from East Ayrshire’s Culture and Countryside Education services which includes many creative opportunities from drama and sound workshops to composing and poetry. All of the expressive arts are represented here with the work relating to the natural world, exhibitions and heritage.
Spotlight on Theatre – Directing and Writing for the Theatre, 11 September, 10.00 – This first session hosted at the Traverse Theatre focuses on Directing and Writing for the Theatre. As Scotland’s New Writing Theatre The Traverse prides itself on the close relationships they have with our writers. Join our Associate Director for a practical workshop that explores the relationship and journey of a playwright and director.
Spotlight on Theatre – Acting, 11 September 12.00 – This second session hosted at the Lyceum Theatre focuses on acting. Take part in an acting skills workshop with our Drama Artist and learn all about careers in Acting and the routes and courses which can lead to them. There will also be a Q and A session with a professional actor – so have your questions ready!
For full details of these and other events log in to Glow and view the current schedule:
https://portal.glowscotland.org.uk/establishments/nationalsite/GlowTV/tvpages/Schedule.aspx.
(Glow log-in and password required).
The event is aimed at 5th and 6th year pupils interested in pursuing a career in the theatre, and will also act as a CPD session for Drama, Guidance/Support Teachers and Career’s Advisors. In addition pupils in upper primary and lower primary may be interested in many aspects of the day.
It is a busy day with lots to join in with:
Directing and Writing for Theatre live from The Traverse Theatre – 10 – 11.30am
As Scotland’s New Writing Theatre the Traverse prides itself on the close relationships they have with our writers. Join our Associate Director for a practical workshop that explores the relationship and journey of a playwright and director. Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.
Acting live from The Lyceum Theatre – 12 – 1.30pm
Take part in an acting skills workshop with our Drama Artist and learn all about careers in Acting and the routes and courses which can lead to them. There will also be a Q and A session with a professional actor – so have your questions ready! Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.
Marketing, Press, PR and Programming live from the Festival Theatre Edinburgh – 2.30 – 4pm
An introduction to careers in arts administration, focusing on marketing, press, PR and programming. Our experienced staff share their tips for the top in promoting and selling theatre to diverse audiences across the central belt of Scotland, but beware – it’s not all paparazzi and showbiz glamour! Sign up and join us for this event in Glow TV.
A creative writing competition for Edinburgh children has been launched at the Hermitage of Braid with pupils from Pentland Primary School (Wednesday 29 August).
The theme of this year’s ‘Green Pencil Award’, which is run by The City of Edinburgh Council for children in the P4 – P7 age range, is ‘Birds & Beasties’, encouraging entrants to write about wildlife they encounter in their garden, local park etc. The competition, run by Edinburgh City Libraries and Eco-Schools in Edinburgh seeks to: promote literacy and creative writing; demonstrate care and understanding of environmental issues; encourage learning; link to Curriculum for Excellence aspirations and strengthen partnership working between libraries, schools and other partners.
Participation is invited through local libraries, schools and the Council website with a closing date of Friday 12 October.
http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article/982/green_pencil_award_branches_out_in_search_for_writers
In a move to spark youngsters’ interest in engineering, East Ayrshire Council has teamed up with a trailblazing national organisation to bring a new educational programme into schools.
Pupils will work on design and make projects, supported by professional engineers from local industry who will offer a ‘real-world’ context for the learning, while acting as role models for the budding young scientists.
Primary Engineer, founded in 2005, already supports schools throughout the UK and will now be working with local pupils and teachers. They will help girls and boys from a very early age to aspire to become Scottish engineers of the future
Executive Director of Educational and Social Services Graham Short said: “The idea is to stimulate in children an interest in engineering, which will also lead to a new understanding of science subjects and mathematics”.
Councillor Stephanie Primrose, Spokesperson for Lifelong Learning, said: “This exciting development brings a new dimension to linking schools and industry.
“The programme will be of long-term benefit to young people, as they approach an increasingly competitive jobs market in the future.”
Susan Scurlock, Primary Engineer Chief Executive, said: “We believe that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) are key subjects in securing positive opportunities and career paths for future generations – and that this begins in primary school.
“We look to provide a rich learning experience for pupils. Our Leaders Award scheme helps to bring professionals into the classroom to provide a link to the wider world and to encourage young people to take part in STEM activities”.
Teacher open evening event, Thursday 30 August, 4 pm – 6.30 pm http://www.sensation.org.uk/ <http://www.sensation.org.uk/>
Dundee Science Centre is hosting an open evening for all teachers and educators, showcasing the work of the Science Learning Team and the opportunities available to schools throughout the coming academic year. The centre will be open from 4 pm and there will be the chance to see the Robot exhibition and see the range of science resource boxes available for loan. This is a free event.
A stunning mural depicting the role of Polish troops in the Second World War has been unveiled at Biggar High School. The work of art was completed by lower school students at Biggar High School in conjunction with street artist Frank Carty. The students’ inspiration came from their history lessons where they learned that Polish troops had been billeted in their school in October 1940. And the hunt for more information led them to seek the help of local historian Charlie Rigg and his daughter Suzanne who is the curator of the local Moat and Gladstone Museums.
http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/press/article/590/mural_is_history_in_the_making
Simon Sharkey discusses the link between theatre and learning
Autism-Friendly Screenings Access Take 2: September – December 2012 Dear friends of GFT, We’ve just announced our next programme of Access Take 2 films, our monthly autism-friendly screenings. Forthcoming films include:
Each film and the cinema environment are suitable for children with autism spectrum disorders and/or sensory hypersensitivity. Our selection of films have no subtitles, are played with the volume reduced and the house lights on low, while children are free to make noise and move around. Children, family members and adults with other disabilities are welcome to attend the screenings too. All of our autism-friendly screenings take place in GFT’s Cinema 2 on the first Saturday of each month at 12.30pm. Glasgow Young Scot or Kidz Card holders and an accompanying adult get in FREE to these shows. We also have an exclusive autism-friendly screening of The Lorax for ASL schools this November as part of National Schools Film Week 2012. Click here for more details on how to reserve free places. Glasgow Film: GFT and Glasgow Film Festival / 12 Rose Street, Glasgow, G3 6RB / Box office: 0141 332 6535 |
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