It is planned that as of 10 December, all school staff will see the RM Unify interface when they log in to Glow. Pupils will then see the same shortly afterwards. This blog post is aimed at explaining the impact of this change for end users.
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park offer Travel Grant Scheme for schools and groups
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park has launched a new pilot scheme to help schools and outreach groups experience the great outdoors in the Park by offering an Educational Travel Grant. With forests to explore, landscapes to walk and climb, lochs and rivers to sail on and rich wildlife and history to discover, Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park provides the perfect outdoor classroom for schools and groups.
Funds will be provided for up to 75% of total transport costs. This includes transport to and from schools or a group’s meeting place to the National Park and the costs of accessing Inchcailloch island for outdoor learning activities. For more information on the funding criteria visit the website or contact Alison Cush on 01389 722125 email education@lochlomond-trossachs.org.
http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/learning/educational-travel-grant/menu-id-950.html
Further information about the National Parks Learning resources can also be found on the website: http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/learning/educational-resources/menu-id-111.html and specific information about overcoming Barriers to engaging in National Parks and National Nature Reserves: http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/learning/overcoming-barriers-getting-into-your-park/menu-id-658.html.
Scottish Gov. challenge prize fund for young innovators – 18-24 years
The Scottish Government announces the launch of the Young Innovators Challenge which will be open to young people aged 18-24 who are in their final year of college or university, taking part in a national training programme or studying for a Modern Apprenticeship. Industry leaders will set young competitors challenges across a number of specialist fields, judge competition entries and offer mentoring and support to successful entrants.
SG News Release: http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2012/11/young-innovators13112012
Children design library cards for local authority
Two local children will see their very own designs adorn new junior library cards after they won a competition run by the Council.
Budding young artists were asked to come up with imaginative designs for new Perth & Kinross children’s library cards earlier this year. There were two categories: under-5s and Primary 1-7s.
With almost 300 entries it was a tough task for the judges Liz Conacher, from the Council’s Arts Development team, and local artist Julian Jardine.
They eventually chose two winners – Jamie Syme, aged 5, from Kinross, and Joseph Ruddy, aged 9, from Aberfeldy.
Joseph came up with a colourful design of an owl reading a book, whilst Jamie came up with an all-action superhero theme.
You can see pictures of the boys with their winning designs here.
The two lucky winners will see their artwork on the new junior library cards from Monday 12th November. The cards are sure to be snapped up quickly, so all children are invited to visit their local library whether they are already library members and would like a free replacement card, or if they wish to join up for the very first time.
Lifelong Learning Convenor, Councillor Bob Band, said: “Congratulations to Jamie and Joseph on their winning designs. Their entries are both fantastic, and exactly what we were looking for to brighten up our junior library cards. I hope the boys really enjoy seeing their artwork on the new cards.
“I’d like to thank everyone who sent in a design for the competition. I know the judges had a difficult task time picking the winners as the standard of entries was so high.”
Scottish Physics teacher presented prestigious top teacher award by Brian Cox
Celebrations were the order of the day as a Kilmarnock teacher scooped a prestigious award from the renowned Institute of Physics (IOP) – and chatted to tv’s star scientist, Brian Cox.
Colin Barbour, Principal Teacher at St Joseph’s Academy, won this year’s coveted Teacher of Physics award. He was presented with a £300 cheque, a paperweight and certificate by IOP President Sir Peter Knight at a glittering ceremony in the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane, London.
Colin said: “It was absolutely brilliant. I didn’t know what to expect at all.
“The IOP put me up in the £470 a night hotel. There were 650 people at the ceremony and we had a champagne reception followed by an excellent meal. The guest speaker was Professor Brian Cox, who also received the President’s Medal in recognition of his achievements in promoting science to the general public.
“I’ll remember the ceremony for a long time –and the engraved glass paperweight now has pride of place at home”.
Former Loudoun Academy pupil Colin explained that he had been nominated by Professor Danny Gorman, retired, of Strathclyde University, whose daughter he previously taught.
Former students were contacted to write testimonials about Colin’s inspiring teaching ability and methods.
Colin said: “I didn’t know a thing about any of this at the time. The news of my award came totally out of the blue. Fortunately, enough pupils said nice things about me!”
A teacher for 24 years, Colin has spent 22 of them at St Joseph’s Academy, where he has been Principal Teacher since 1995.
Spokesperson for Lifelong Learning Councillor Stephanie Primrose said: “Congratulations to Colin on receiving this national recognition for his outstanding teaching.
“He was honoured alongside distinguished research scientists and industrialists at the annual awards dinner. In this way, the IOP recognised that without dedicated teachers, there would be no physics research community or technological base in our society”.
Young Writers Conference 2012
Are you aged between 14 and 17 years old? Do you love writing? Do you want to develop your writing skills? Come along to our Young Writers Conference!
Come along to our Young Writers Conference, where you’ll meet loads of like-minded people, hear from award winning novelist Annabel Pitcher and choose from workshops on writing fiction, comics, poetry, plays or writing a truly convincing fight scene!
We’re very excited to confirm that this year’s conference will include workshops led by Annabel Pitcher, Cathy Forde and Steve Cole. We’ve got something for everyone, including fiction, playwrighting, poetry and comics.
For more information on the individual workshops please visit the website.
When: Saturday 1st December, 10.00am – 4.15pm
Where: The Mitchell Library, North Street, Glasgow G3 7DN.
Tickets: £6, must be booked in advance.
This opportunity is available in: All Scotland
For further information, please contact Claire.Marchant-Collier@scottishbooktrust.com (Claire Marchant-Collier), or call 0131 524 0160, or visit http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/young-writers-conference-2012. The deadline isFriday 30 November 2012 at 09:00.
The Art of Hosting Meaningful Conversations – CLD Standards Council Ideas Academy
The Art of Hosting – 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on 6 December 2012
http://www.cldstandardscouncil.org.uk/News_Events/News/The_Art_of_Hosting
As part of our Ideas Academy – developing dialogue, debate and conversation that encourage us to lead, think and act beyond boundaries; being creative, provocative, inspiring and motivating – we are delighted to bring the Art of Hosting to Glasgow on 6 December. The Art of Hosting Meaningful Conversations is a response to a world that is becoming increasingly complex and fragmented, where true solutions and innovations lie not in one leader or viewpoint, but in the larger picture of collective intelligence and wise sustainable action.
Find out more on the CLD Standard Council website.
Xpress Yourself – Make a Movie – Edinburgh based 12-19 year olds
Screen Education Edinburgh in partnership with Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian Football Clubs launched Xpress Yourself, film making workshops for 12–19 year-olds, with priority given to those from ‘areas of deprivation’ in the city. Funded by Creative Scotland’s CashBack for Creativity programme, participants are given a taste of the filmmaking process, with the opportunity of receiving ongoing training and support via ‘core filmmaking groups’ based at each club.
Opportunity for young people to create their own Social Enterprise – 11-16 year olds
Live UnLtd, InspirEngage International and Xing Education launched Create Your Career, offering 11–16 year-olds across the UK the opportunity to start their own social enterprise. Successful applicants receive up to £500 kick-start funding, a free place at an InspirEngage Skills Bootcamp and access to support. The deadline for applications is 10 December.
BP Portrait Award: Next Generation – NGS free workshops for 14–19 year olds
The BP Portrait Award showcases the very best in contemporary portrait painting from around the world. BP Portrait Award: Next Generation opens up free opportunities for 14–19 year olds to creatively engage with portraiture.
The National Galleries of Scotland are hosting the BP Portrait Award: Next Generation at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery this winter. They are offering four, short taster sessions where young people can experiment with drawing techniques and two, two-day Winter Schools where young people can experience a more intense approach to drawing and painting, coached by past BP Portrait Award-winning artists.
These are free and open to young people from all over Scotland. A small number of travel bursaries are available to young people on application.
For more information or to book a place, please email Joanna Mawdsley, Schools Education Officer.
