Drama, Languages and Literacy, Secondary

Robert Louis Stevenson – Creative Writing Competition for S4-S6

April 1, 2017 S. Bullock Leave a comment

S4-S6 learners can enter a creative writing competition based upon the works of Robert Louis Stevenson.

Prizes for the competition

The entries will be judged by acclaimed author Louise Welsh, who will also lead a writing workshop for the best entrants, with up to twelve places on offer. All those selected will receive a certificate and a year’s free membership of the Edinburgh Robert Louis Stevenson Club.

In addition, four individual awards of £100 are available for Fiction, Reflective Writing, Poetry and Writing in Scots (in any of these three forms). There will also a trophy for the overall winner’s school.

Fiction, Reflective Writing, Poetry

The piece submitted should be directly inspired by Stevenson’s writing or some aspect of his life. Candidates should write a brief paragraph describing this stimulus and how it has influenced them to write.

We encourage entries written in

Scots or in English.

Creative writing produced for SQA folio work may be submitted.

Prose items should be no more than

1500 words, poetry no more than 40 lines.

Download the flyers and poster below:

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rls2017competitionleaflet

Art and Design, Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Early Learning, Primary, Secondary

Jupiter Artland – outdoor sculpture garden – FREE opportunities deadline soon

March 20, 2017 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Jupiter Artland – www.jupiterartland.org

Call for Applications – deadline 31 March! The Jupiter Artland Foundation enables nurseries, schools, universities and other learning groups to visit Jupiter Artland, a private sculpture garden just outside of Edinburgh, for free.

Choose one of our visit options – from half-days, to full-days or even whole school engagements, pick your day and let us know what your themes/topics are. Visits can including a tour, a workshop or even a Minecraft experience with our new App (launching at the Science Festival in April). We want to hear from you and find out how we can help you achieve your aims and outcomes when you come and visit us.

Fill in our short application form by 31 March 2017 for visits between August and November.

Find our more here: https://www.jupiterartland.org/learning/school-and-universities

Jupiter Artland also offers two Free Teachers Private Views:

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/teachers-private-view

After last year’s sold-out success, Jupiter Artland offers three CLPL Events in 2017 (£15 each):

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/creative-learning-for-early-years-cpd

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/creative-learning-in-the-outdoors

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/engaging-children-and-young-people-in-contemporary-art

Art and Design, Colleges, Community Learning and Development, Early Learning, Primary, Secondary

Jupiter Artland outdoor sculpture garden – FREE opportunities

March 9, 2017 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Jupiter Artland – www.jupiterartland.org

Fill in our short application form by 31 March 2017 for visits between August and November.

Find our more here: https://www.jupiterartland.org/learning/school-and-universities

Jupiter Artland also offers two Free Teachers Private Views:

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/teachers-private-view

After last year’s sold-out success, Jupiter Artland offers three CLPL Events in 2017 (£15 each):

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/creative-learning-for-early-years-cpd

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/creative-learning-in-the-outdoors

https://www.jupiterartland.org/whats-on/engaging-children-and-young-people-in-contemporary-art

Developing the Young Workforce, Primary, Secondary

Third Annual Social Enterprise in Schools Awards – Highlands and Islands

March 3, 2017 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Social Enterprise Academy want to hear from enterprising primary and secondary schools from across the Highlands and Islands who are interested in applying for our national award. If your pupils run a business with a social purpose and would be able to write up a business plan then please email us. Our market place and awards ceremony will take place on 9 June in Inverness. Find out more

Primary, Secondary

Creative Conversation – Edinburgh – Friday 10th March

February 24, 2017 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Creative Conversation – your invitation to ‘Monkey Man’

Friday 10^th March

Lunch is from 1pm and the Creative Conversation begins at 2pm. As ever – think about leaving your car at home so you can enjoy a glass of wine with colleagues and continue the conversation from about 3.15/3.30. The venue details will follow with your confirmation of a place.

The Creative Catalyst for ‘Monkey Man’ is Jonathan Lear. He is not very well known in Scotland – yet – but like Hywel Roberts, he will be after this!

Jonathan has a great lesson based on a documentary about primates. It then moves into the big questions about what curriculum is and what it should be. It is full of big debates about creativity, independence, problem solving and some of the big issues of visible learning. It is also very practical and focussed on the experience of learners and it is incredibly entertaining.

Jonathan has that blend that Hywel Roberts has between big ideas and takeaways that you can put into practice straightaway. It is another conversation that shouldn’t be missed. No wonder all these people are singing about him!!

If you and a colleague would like to attend please get back to me ASAP and by 12noon on Thursday 11^th at the latest.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

Linda

Art and Design, Drama, Primary, Secondary, THIS IS A TEST

Design the front cover of the Fringe programme!

February 14, 2017 S. Bullock Leave a comment

To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the Schools Poster Competition is changing. This year, we want Scotland’s children and young people to the design of the front cover of the Fringe programme.

With three weeks to go to submit designs, it’s time to get busy. To find out more about the competition and download our new teaching resources, visit the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Schools Poster competition webpage

If you haven’t entered yet…

Complete the online entry form.
Digital entries can be uploaded by the online entry form.
Download our label template to mark the pupil’s details on the back of each entry.

Send artwork and designs by post or in person by 17:00 on Friday 03 March 2017.

Enter the competition ➤

If you have any questions about this year’s competition and how to take part, email us on poster@edfringe.com or call us on +44 (0)131 226 0036.

Art and Design, Primary, Secondary

FREE CLPL with Edinburgh Fringe Society and The Grey Earl

February 13, 2017 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Calling all Edinburgh teachers… The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Schools Poster Competition is changing… and we need you!

To celebrate the 70^th anniversary of the Fringe, we want Scotland’s children and young people to inspire the design of the front cover of the Fringe programme in 2017.

Edinburgh’s teachers are invited to a free Continuous Professional Learning opportunity with the Fringe Society to celebrate the launch of the 2017 competition.

Join us after school for drinks, nibbles and a hands on creative workshop with our lead artist, Jon Bishop aka The Grey Earl. This is the perfect opportunity to develop your creative mindset, meet like-minded colleagues and discover what’s new in our 70th anniversary year.

Date: 27 October 2017 Time: 17:00 – 19:00 Venue: Thomas Morton Hall, Ferry Road, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 4AE.

Thomas Morton Hall is located next to the Leith Library. It has level access and parking facilities for blue badge holders. Nearby bus routes are 7, 14, 21, 631. This event will be BSL interpreted. Please contact us if you have any access requirements. RSVP to poster@edfringe.com

Can’t make the event? Don’t worry, brand new teaching resources, prizes and information on the touring exhibition are available at edfringe.com/poster. Register your interest to stay up-to-date at poster@edfringe.com or call +44 (0)131 226 0036.

Uncategorized

My Place Photography Competition – all year groups – there’s still time!

January 6, 2017 S. Bullock Leave a comment

The Scottish Civic Trust’s My Place Photography Competition is a Scotland-wide heritage photographic project for schools.

It encourages children to look at their heritage in the places they live, and through the medium of photography, develop an understanding of the things around them.

http://www.scottishcivictrust.org.uk/my-place-photography/

WE WILL BE ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2017 COMPETITION FROM SEPTEMBER 2016, CLOSING DATE 31 JANUARY 2017.

All entries to the My Place Photography Competition must be submitted by a teacher or group leader on behalf of young people.

If you registered previously we will already have your details and you can enter your students’ work on their behalf. Or Sign up now to become a member HERE and participate in the competition this year.

Early Learning

Start 2017 with a new Creative Approach to Early Years

December 18, 2016 S. Bullock Leave a comment

Since 2013 Starcatchers has been funded by the Scottish Government to work with Early Years practitioners and teachers across the country to help them feel, and be, more creative. Our Creative Skills training is transforming practice and changing lives, empowering educators and reminding them what their jobs are really about.

Starcatchers is delighted to launch our bespoke level 7, 24 credit point qualification Creative Skills in Early Childhood Practice, in partnership with Glasgow Kelvin College. Applications are now open for the course beginning in January 2017.

Why are the Arts and Creativity so Important?

The importance of creativity is at the centre of Scottish Government policies and guidelines: from Curriculum for Excellence and HGIOELC, the UNCRC, GIRFEC and EYC/RAFA, there is a strong emphasis on the voice of the child, the importance of child-centred approaches, involving children in decision making and shaping their own learning.

Creativity and Attainment

There is a wealth of evidence proving the arts and creative approaches boost attainment in literacy and numeracy, support healthy development and wellbeing, and are particularly effective when working with our most vulnerable children. There is agreement across the board that creativity is a good thing, but in practical terms it’s not always easy to put that knowledge into practice.

In 2017, through our online Creative Community, Starcatchers will be supporting settings who are interested in using improvement methodology to measure the impact of creative approaches.

To apply for the qualification and register for our Creative Community please visit http://creative-community.starcatchers.org.uk/training-opportunities/

To find out more about Starcatchers please visit http://www.starcatchers.org.uk/

The Scottish Civic Trust’s My Place Photography Competition is a Scotland-wide heritage photographic project for schools.

WE WILL BE ACCEPTING ENTRIES FOR THE 2017 COMPETITION FROM SEPTEMBER 2016, CLOSING DATE 31 JANUARY 2017.

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