Community Learning and Development, Dance, Drama, Early Learning, Music, Primary, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Imaginate Festival & Delegate regestration is now open!

March 3, 2015 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Why register?

This year, you must register as a delegate in order to book your tickets from our Festival and delegate events programme and to be included in the delegate manual. For more information and to download the full festival and delegate events programme, click here. Registration gives you:

Priority booking opportunities across the whole Festival programme.
Access to all the free delegate-only event.
The Imaginate Festival delegate manual.

All performances, events (and transport) are ticketed and subject to availability. Early booking is recommended, so register now in preparation for on sale day. Tickets are available to registered delegates from Monday 9 March at 12 noon. Best wishes The Imaginate team

Schools/Groups booking is open now.

The school performance programme is made available to schools for booking in advance of the public programme on sale date and also offers FREE performances of award-winning theatre from the UK for schools that do not have the resources to independently support visits to the Festival.

Here is the full link to the full information pages: http://www.imaginate.org.uk/festival/?utm_source=Imaginate+mailing+list&utm_campaign=0f2c1cc900-Imaginate_Festival_Delegate_events&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_16095e5529-0f2c1cc900-435383277

Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Languages and Literacy, Primary, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Gaelic Creative Writing Competition

February 24, 2015 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Donald Meek Award 2015

The Gaelic Books Council is inviting submissions for the Donald Meek Award 2015 which aims to encourage new and creative writing. This may be poetry, short stories, novels or drama. Academic works and research studies written in English related to Gaelic are also invited.

For more information, please contact janice@gaelicbooks.org or www.gaelicbooks.org. Applications must be submitted no later than Friday 3 April 2015.

Primary, Secondary, Technologies

National Digi-Week

February 24, 2015 S. Bullock Leave a comment

A new National Digital Learning Week is taking place from 2 – 6 March and we want to encourage schools to get involved and share how they are using digital technologies to support learning and teaching. We would love to hear how schools are incorporating digital approaches at home and in the classroom, whether this is small-scale or large-scale. The whole point of National Digital Learning Week is to involve schools, share what’s going on and encourage teachers to have a go with digital technologies and to share, do, develop in school with learners.

During the week we would like to encourage schools to:

share the innovative and exciting ways in which learners are using digital technologies in school
get involved in a National Digital Learning Community comprising teachers/educators across Scotland
make a pledge about what they are going to do next to change their practice
have a look at what is happening – be inspired and get involved – this is your chance to give I.T. a go!

Find out how to get involved: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ndlf/category/news/

Follow Twitter @ndlcscot and @glowscot #digilearnscot

Drama, Primary

Introducing Shakespeare – free drama workshops for P7

February 9, 2015 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Free drama workshops for P7 pupils, led by the Citizens Theatre at the National Library of Scotland, George IV Bridge, Edinburgh

Tuesday 17 March or Wednesday 18 March 2015, either 10.30 am – 12 noon or 1-2.30 pm

These practical drama workshops will introduce young people to Shakespeare in a fun, dynamic way. Inspired by moments from the ‘Scottish play’, Macbeth, we will explore character, situation and story, encouraging young people to use and enjoy the language in manageable chunks. This workshop will be very accessible to P7s, emphasising Shakespeare as a teller of great stories. These workshops are part of Shakespeare Week 2015, 16-22 March http://shakespeareweek.org.uk/

Workshops are free, but booking is essential. Places will be filled on a first come, first served basis. Maximum of one class per session.

For more information, or to book a place, please contact Beverley Casebow at b.casebow@nls.uk or 0131 623 3745

Developing the Young Workforce, Early Learning, Primary

Skills for work conference

February 9, 2015 S. Bullock Leave a comment

This one-day conference – Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce in primaries and nurseries – is being delivered in partnership by AHDS, SCEL (Scottish College for Educational Leadership) and Education Scotland. It is being held in Perth on 24 March 2015.

We have all heard a lot about the ‘Wood Commission’ report, or to give it its proper name ‘Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce’. Despite clear signals that the implementation of the report’s recommendations has implications for all school sectors, there has been very little focus on primary and nursery schools. This event is FREE to attend. Please complete the booking form to reserve your place.

http://ahds.org.uk/dsyw-booking-form/

Secondary

Tenner Secondary Schools Challenge for Enterprise

February 9, 2015 S. Bullock Leave a comment

The deadline is fast approaching for the Tenner Challenge. All schools must register by the 27 February. To do so go here http://www.tenner.org.uk/about-tenner#

The Tenner Challenge is for young people aged 11-19 who want to get a taste of what it’s like to be an entrepreneur. It gives them a chance to think of a new business idea and make it happen, using real money to take calculated risks in the business field, make a profit – and make a difference. Tenner is a national competition and young people from all over the country can get involved.

Tenner can be a great way to take on a Challenge in your local area and make money at the same time.

Primary

World War One – CPD for Primary Teachers

February 9, 2015 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Many Primary schools have already engaging with the commemorative period 2014-2019 which marks the one hundred year anniversaries of the First World War. Education Scotland is working with teachers to advise, support and enhance curricular activity. A WW1 web microsite is in development, a blog already live online to offer news of resources, events, and opportunities.

We are offering another Professional Learning day for Primary Teachers, one of a series in which we work with a local museum to encourage teachers to use some of the assets and approaches already available. Participants will learn about the resources and services offered by the museum, the national perspective on commemorations, free learning resources, etc.

Gretna – Devil’s Porridge Museum, Tuesday 24 March 2015

This museum’s particular strengths concern the munitions industry, the Quintinshill rail disaster, and the Home Front.

This day is a free opportunity and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Email Nick Morgan, nick.morgan@educationscotland.gsi.gov.uk at Education Scotland for details. We intend to offer further local opportunities later in the year.

Early Learning, Primary, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Scottish Education Awards 2015 – still time to make your nominations

February 9, 2015 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Celebrating hard work and success in Scottish education, the awards recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people. There are 17 awards available across a range of categories covering all areas of education. These include the Creative Learning Award: http://www.scottisheducationawards.org.uk/categories/creativelearning.asp.

Nominations must be submitted by 16 February 2015.

http://www.scottisheducationawards.org.uk/

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