TES Article: Woodland trips teach pupils about photography and wildlife as part of the International Year of Forests.
Author Events Teacher Survey
Learning and Teaching Scotland has commissioned a research project in conjunction with the Scottish Book Trust. The research will look at the impact of author events on the confidence, enjoyment and attainment of young people’s literacy skills in primary and secondary schools across Scotland.
In order to provide a thorough overview, we want to hear the opinions of as many teachers as possible and are encouraging teachers to complete the survey between now and 11 July.
http://www.snapsurveys.com/swh/surveypreview.asp?k=130468635906
We have commissioned Blake Stevenson to carry out the research on our behalf. The findings from the research will be published in spring 2012.
Scuilwab – Scots language resource added to Creativity Portal
Inspiration and resources for creative activities exploring and using the Scots language now listed on the Creativity Portal. This and many more resources and partners are available by searching under Languages and Literacy.
“Taking the Drama out of Drama Delivery” Basic Drama Activities and Exercises – CPD Glow Meet
Join Lyceum Drama Artist Christie O’Carroll and Youth Theatre Producer John Glancy to learn how to lead your class in easy-to-use and effective drama exercises including warm-up and cool-down exercises, as well as more in-depth drama activities
This Thursday 4.15 – 5pm. Just turn up if you don’t manage to sign up in advance.
All exercises and activities can be adapted for different age-groups and we will show you how to adapt some of the activities to support topics or themes that you are working on in class.
Instructions on leading the exercises will be able to download following the Glow Meet.
Sign up and join us at bit.ly/glowingthursday
So, you think you need funding for dance?
Yes, that’s right folks, for the first time in the history of the BBC Performing Arts Fund, we will be funding dance in 2011 via two brand new schemes – Community Dance andDance Fellowships.
To celebrate this, we held a reception before the live recording of BBC One’s So You Think You Can Dance a few weeks ago where we caught up with dancer, choreographer and judge on the show, Arlene Phillips.
If anyone knows about how challenging and rewarding a discipline dance can be, it’s Arlene. Here’s what she had to say:
“Dance was always my dream, and I know for many people out there it is a dream for them too.
It takes hours of hard work and practise, but can also bring great joy and happiness into people’s lives. As well as being a fantastic way to stay in shape, it also helps with coordination and focus.
Whether it’s your job for life or a hobby for fun, dance is accessible to all no matter what your age so find your nearest dance centre, gym or community centre and see what you can get involved in!”
The Community Dance scheme is now open for applications and Dance Fellowshipswill launch on the 7th June so check back for more information!
If you have any questions or comments on our plans for dance then please get in touch at performingartsfund@bbc.co.uk Alternatively you can join in the conversation on ourFacebook page or on Twitter.
Local Heritage and Digital Know How – Libraries Software wins design award
An innovative software project led by The City of Edinburgh Council’s Libraries and Information Service has scooped a prestigious design award.
Whose Town?, an educational resource which uses real life Edinburgh case studies to illustrate key moments of recent history, emerged victorious at the Scottish Design Awards 2011, with designers Eskimopicking up the Chairman’s Award for Design. The awards were presented at a ceremony held at Glasgow’s Thistle Hotel in May.
Libraries project lands top design award
Drama Network National Workshop
Friday 17th June 2011
The Citizens’ Theatre, Gorbals, Glasgow
Includes a Musicals Masterclass, Drama as a Tool for Learning, Brothers’ Grimm for younger learners, Trestle Masks, National Theatre of Scotland, The Proctor Triangle – character development amongst others.
For detailed information or to book a place contact:
Stephen Andrade, Clerical Officer
Glasgow City Council – Education Services, Wheatley House, 25 Cochrane St, Glasgow, G1 1HL
Tel: 0141 287 3749 — Fax: 0141 287 5038
Aged 16-18 with a passion for film? EIFF Young Talents
Call for Entries: Are you aged 16-18 and passionate about film? Want to be part of the 65thEdinburgh International Film Festival? Enter now to join the EIFF Young Talents. Applications close
Thursday, 2 June 2011.
Robert Burns World Federation Primary Festival
Double success at Burns event http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/sitecontent/news/latest/burnssuccess
West Lothian Council reports on a double success at the recent Robert Burns World Federation Primary Festival. The Robert Burns World Federation primary festival took place in Lockerbie High School, and saw pupils from all over Scotland compete in categories including piping, song, instrumental and poetry.
Parkour proves hit with young Shetlanders
Shetland Islands Council reports that a new space for Parkour is being provided for young people by Youth Services at 60 North Youth Club each Friday night. The sessions will enable young people to share and learn new skills and experiences.
http://www.shetland.gov.uk/
