Creative Learning….Creative Thinking.

The SLF 2012 Conference Programme and visitor registration are now available on the SLF website <http://edscot.org.uk/LQE-TP3D-56SMKO-BIQ2G-1/c.aspx> .

The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning will give the opening address to SLF.

In addition, there will be the following keynote speakers:
• Professor Keith Grint, Professor of Public Leadership, Warwick University Business School
• Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, RSA.

The full programme of keynotes and seminars, along with details of the range of additional activities, is now available on the SLF website <http://edscot.org.uk/LQE-TP3D-56SMKO-BIQ2G-1/c.aspx> .

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/slf/?dm_i=LQE,TP3D,56SMKO,2FJ6E,1

The Creativity and You national event at the Glasgow Science Centre hosted by Education Scotland, Creative Scotland and Scottish Government was full to capacity and featured over 20 presentations and experiences – some of which broke the mould.

A small collection of presentations and links from the event are available to participants and anyone who was not able to make it: http://bit.ly/creativityandyou

You can also follow the discussions on Twitter: #creativityandyou

Over the last three months schools in the region have been creating works of art to commemorate 60 years of the Queen’s reign. You are invited to view their achievements in an exhibition from 2 to 4 June in Kirkcudbright Town Hall.

The project was started by the Lord Lieutenant of The Stewartry of Kirkcudbright to mark The Diamond Jubilee by to engaging young people in this important event.
Ten schools have taken part in the project including Dalbeattie High School, and the primary schools Colvend, Kirkgunzeon, Auchencairn, Kirkcudbright, Gatehouse, Palnackie, Dalry, Kells, and Castle Douglas.

http://www.dumgal.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4182&item=6997

Primary 7 pupils at St Columba’s Primary School in Oban have been announced as one of four winners of Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall’s competition inviting schools to create a special Diamond Jubilee menu for The Queen. The prize winning team will travel to Buckingham Palace on 15 June to see their recipes prepared by the Royal Chef and will help serve the Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall at a special reception.
http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/news/2012/may/st-columba%E2%80%99s-get-cooking-queen

Created in 1952, to commemorate the crowning of the Queen, Coronation Chicken may be tasty – but it’s had its day. Local schoolchildren were asked to come up with something better by creating a recipe that would celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in June and stand the test of time.

http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/CouncilAndGovernment/newsarticle.aspx?p=8846

Fife Council’s Cultural Partnerships Team, in partnership with Fife’s Childcare & Early Years Services and The Byre Theatre are delighted to announce their early years event ‘Creative Connections fife 2012’ on Wednesday 23 May 2012 at The Byre Theatre, St Andrews.

http://ltsblogs.org.uk/glowscotland/2012/05/18/creative-connections-fife-2012-an-early-years-gathering/

Education Scotland identified good practice – Aboyne Academy <http://ltsblogs.org.uk/glowscotland/2012/05/16/hmie-identified-good-practice-aboyne-academy/> , Tuesday 22 May, 11 am
http://ltsblogs.org.uk/glowscotland/2012/05/16/hmie-identified-good-practice-aboyne-academy/

The practice of inter-disciplinary learning in the Secondary context is one that is central to the underpinning ethos of Curriculum for Excellence.  Schools all over Scotland are looking at ways in which this can be made as purposeful and meaningful as possible for both pupils and teachers.

Aboyne Academy’s efforts in this area were given favourable comment during a recent inspection so much so that the inspection team recommended that this practice be celebrated and shared via Glow TV.

Find out more on the Glow Scotland blog <http://ltsblogs.org.uk/glowscotland/2012/05/16/hmie-identified-good-practice-aboyne-academy> .

Wednesday 13 June 10.00am – 12.15pm

Dear Teachers

Next month GFT is proud to host an advance preview of Fast Girls for secondary schools, in association with Studio Canal, Film Education and representatives from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014.

Set to be the feel-good movie of the summer, Fast Girls tracks the roller-coaster journey of a British female sprint relay team and stars a trio of Britain’s brightest young stars: Lenora Crichlow (Being Human), Lily James (Wrath of the Titans) and Bradley James (Merlin). Perfect inspiration for young athletes and fans of Bend it Like Beckham.

This special screening on Wednesday 13 June will be followed by a Q&A with the cast and members of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2014 committee. They’ll discuss making the film, how the actors trained for their athletic roles and what Glasgow has got planned in the lead up to the Games in 2014.

The screening is FREE for ALL secondary schools to attend so make sure to book your places, as places will go fast! Click here to book places for your school via Film Education.

We’ve also included news about forthcoming opportunities for schools and teachers – read on for details.

Best wishes

Paul and Emily

Glasgow Film Learning

Click here for full GFT listings for schools

The calendar of specific events running from June 11th – 15th is now available:

Monday 11 June 2012

• Shifting the Axis – Festival Launch
  National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
• Philosophy Cafe – Is Education Dangerous?
  The Captain’s Bar, Edinburgh

Tuesday 12 June 2012

• Let’s Trust Again! Trusting Time is Here
  Scotland’s Colleges, Stirling
• Flippin’ Dangerous
  Webinar
• Creativity, Art and Education
  The Arches, Glasgow

Wednesday 13 June 2012

• Edible Edinburgh – Breakfast at the Botanics
  Demonstration Garden, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
• Is it Dangerous to be Curious?
  St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art, Glasgow
• Unleashing Autonomy through The Energy for Learning Programme
  Scotland’s Colleges, Stirling

Thursday 14 June 2012

• Walking the Teaching Tightrope – So You Think You Can Teach?
  Scotland’s Colleges, Stirling
• Are Pirates Killing Creativity?
  City of Glasgow College
• The Enterprising Mindset
  Apex City Quay Hotel and Spa, Dundee
• Education for Sale
  St Modans High School, Stirling
• Meditation: A Journey into Inner Space
  Kagyu Samye Dzong, Edinburgh
• Cleikum Club
  Stravaigin, Glasgow
• Philosophy Cafe – Muse at the Mews
  Mews Coffee Shop, Glasgow

Friday 15 June 2012

• Emporium of Dangerous Ideas
  The Merchants Hall, Edinburgh

May 25, Glasgow Science Centre, 10am – 3.30pm

The Scottish Government, Education Scotland and Creative Scotland are working in partnership to deliver a national event designed to showcase innovation across teaching and learning in a range of subjects beyond the expressive arts. Directors of Education have been invited to attend together with teacher colleagues from different subject backgrounds.

The event will highlight just how imaginatively schools and teachers are already embedding creativity into their daily work, often in partnership with external organisations.

Teachers and senior managers in schools and the education sector will be able to draw on a range of good practice in promoting creative learning and improving learners’ creative skills within all subjects. The day is designed to:

• Explore what is meant by ‘Creativity skills for learning, life and work’
• Experience new and exciting approaches to motivating children to learn
• Discover different approaches taken to working with professionals and partners in delivering creative learning experiences.
• Find out about the resources and networks available to support creative teaching and learning

Participants will have the opportunity to explore and exchange innovative practices, and the practical outcomes of the day will be captured to complement and influence Scottish Government policy in promoting creative education practices.

The event also marks the launch of the new look Creativity Portal, www.creativityportal.org.uk, which includes a fantastic set of creative films specifically designed to support creative teaching and learning, and announces a new phase of development which opens up the Portal to all creative partners and freelancers who work with schools. The Creative Learning Networks (CLNs) Showreel film and case studies will also be launched at the event, illustrating the benefits of getting involved and showing the kind of activities through which the networks are building Scotland’s creative capacity.

The day will be introduced by Ruth Wishart, Chair of the Scottish Government’s Creative Education Group.