Bonfire Night may be over, but the kindling is just beginning to catch for Fire Starter Festival 2018! Below are just some of the events that will be on offer between 29 January and 9 February 2018. Got an event you want to add to the programme? Email ingage@gov.scot
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Talbot Rice Gallery in association with Document Human Rights Film Festival
Talbot Rice Gallery are collaborating with Document Human Rights Film Festival to present an exciting and timely workshop opportunity for schools. A day of discussion and creative workshop activity led by inspirational artist educator Juliana Capes will give pupils and teachers the chance to explore our next exhibition by acclaimed artist John Akomfrah.
What is the exhibition about?
Vertigo Sea is a poetic three-screen film installation which uses the metaphor of the sea to consider the significance of the ocean and man’s often troubling relationship with it. This installation explores migration, the history of slavery, war and conflict and current ecological concerns.
Who is the artist?
John Akomfrah is a multi-award-winning artist and documentary filmmaker who uses his work to explore questions around what it is to be a migrant – to live somewhere and be from somewhere else, ethnicity, identity and the environment.
John Akomfrah is a migrant himself, born in Ghana and moved to the UK when he was 4 years old.
Themes we will explore
Please see the attachment below for the full details:
Vertigo Sea Workshop Opportunity – S1-6
To book or for further information please contact Clare McAllister on 0131 651 4540 or clare.mcallister@ed.ac.uk.
Interesting article from Holyrood.com featuring a great example from West Dunbartonshire Council and Glasgow’s Science Centre:
Please see details on the link below for an amazing opportunity for your pupils to have their short story projected onto buildings in the city this coming Hogmanay.
– https://www.edinburghshogmanay.com/get-involved/message-from-the-skies-short-story-competition
The competition is open to young people aged 18 and under who live, or attend school, in an EH, FK or KY postcode. There will be a winner from each of these age groups:
In January, each winning story will be projected onto buildings in Edinburgh for an hour a day, for around a week.
The latest Creative Conversation’s Creative Catalysts are Jaz Ampaw-Farr and Amjad Ali. The focus of this Creative Conversation is on you and the things you can do to help change lives. Jaz will tell her profoundly moving story about her early life and the people who made a difference. Amjad will contribute with practical ideas from his experience as a teacher, school leader and from his work in prisons.
The details are:
Creative Conversation prog and info – Jaz and Amjad
Creative Conversation Invitation – Jaz and Amjad
This is another rare opportunity to talk to 2 people who are not often in Scotland and who have great insights and moving stories to tell. It could not be a more current Creative Conversation in terms of how we need to work together to change outcomes for all young people.
Andy Jeffries, Acting Head of Children’s Services will give the welcome and David Cameron will facilitate the conversation.
Please to RSVP no later than 2pm on the 26th October. You can bring a colleague and we look forward to another Creative Conversation and your participation in it.
Education Scotland has published 20 new resources to help build girls’ confidence and resilience in computing science. Commissioned by the Digital Technologies Skills Group as part of a range of actions to tackle the gender gap, the resources focus on the creative and collaborative aspects of computational thinking, programming and coding. Find out more.
To celebrate the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology, Education Scotland is running a creative writing competition for pupils across Scotland. To be in with a chance of winning a great selection of Scots language books, pupils should write a poem or short story in Scots language. All entries must be submitted by 23 November. Find out more on the Scots blether on Glow.
Announcing a brand new show by award-winning Catherine Wheels Theatre Company
who brought you Lost at Sea, Lifeboat, The Story of the Little Gentleman, Martha, The Ballad of Pondlife McGurk.
Spring term 2018 for school hall performances only.
Suitable for P5-7
Inspired by a Japanese folk tale, ‘How to Fix a Broken Wing’ is a new show for schools which makes us think about our responsibility to guests in our country. In a world where many people are forced to leave their homes and seek shelter elsewhere, what is our response? How can we best help those who have lost their sense of home?
Full information is on the attached PDF.
How to Fix a Broken Wing – Info for Schools
Booking is now open.
Costs are held at £365 / £500 + VAT for 1/2 performances on the same day.
Performed in your school hall
Please note Catherine Wheels Theatre Company are part of the Theatre in Schools Scotland project. A small number of dates are available for autumn term 2017 productions, more at www.theatreinschoolsscotland.com
Out to Play is a creative learning project delivered by Eco Drama in which Drama Artists collaborate with partner Primary Schools and Nurseries to explore the role of Drama and Storytelling in Outdoor Learning. The project facilitates interaction with the natural world through quality artistic experiences, re-thinking traditional views of nature and noticing and appreciating nature on our doorstep. Sessions are tailored to the unique surroundings of each school playground, and through imaginative play and adventurous learning, Out to Play aims to deepen young people’s connection to our natural world.
Out to Play Teacher CPD Opportunities 2017
As part of the project, Eco Drama have some upcoming Out to Play Teacher CPD opportunities which were a popular element of the 2015 pilot project, designed to engage primary school teachers in arts-based outdoor learning. The sessions are open to teachers from any primary school across Scotland.
Eco Drama will be running after school twilight CPD sessions on the following dates in 2017:
During the 2 hour session, teachers will explore how to integrate outdoor learning into the school curriculum and how to utilise creative learning methods such as drama, storytelling, song and movement in order to engage learners with the natural environment. Participating teachers will also be provided with their very own Out to Play Outdoor Learning Resource Pack.
The session will be led by Eco Drama’s Out to Play Drama Artist, Ben Mali Macfadyen, who will ensure that there is a mixture of activities and discussion tailored to the various ages and stages of the primary school curriculum.
Aims
By the end of the CPD teachers will;
Reviews
“I hadn’t realised the power of imagination within outdoor learning. Really informative session, lots of ideas to start with. Thank you.”
Irene Boyle, Corpus Christi Primary
“Best CPD event I have been to in ages.”
Catriona Brown, Battlefield Primary
“Excellent ideas and superb resource which I intend to use ASAP.”
Ellie Henderson, Knightswood Primary
The cost is £45 per teacher, which includes the Out to Play Resource Pack (usual retail cost £16). Each CPD event is limited to 20 attendees and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.
To book a place please email nina@ecodrama.co.uk detailing how many teachers you would send and confirming which date (s) would be suitable.
Alternatively, Eco Drama could visit your school with a dedicated CPD session for all of your teachers to attend. If this option is of interest, please get in touch with nina@ecodrama.co.uk / 0141 552 9920 to discuss.
“A wonderful experience for the children and myself. A fresh look on how to develop Outdoor Learning in a more creative manner. Fantastic experience.” Tommy Hynes, Teacher, Corpus Christi Primary, participating school in pilot project 2015
Website: www.ecodrama.co.uk
Twitter: @EcoDrama1
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1lFBjDg
More Info CPD: http://www.ecodrama.co.uk/workshops/out-to-play-cpd-workshop/
Short film about Out to Play 2015: https://vimeo.com/141887997
Are you between 5 and 18 years old?
Do you like creating artwork?
Do you want to win prizes up to £ 50?
Take part in the Scottish Interfaith Week art competition!
Scottish Interfaith Week is an annual festival in November celebrating religious diversity and what different faiths have in common.
How can you participate?
✓ Design an “Interfaith place of worship for the 21st century”
– it can be a drawing, painting, digital model or 3D model.
✓ You can enter on your own or as a group.
✓ Be as creative as you can!
✓ The deadline for entries is 23rd October.
Guidelines, poster and application form below.
For more information go to www.interfaithscotland.org or email us at admin@interfaithscotland.org or call us on 0141 5580778.
Creativity and the Arts Competition Advice Sheet
