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Legacy 2014, partnership

Young Scot: Podium Programme

PODIUM PROGRAMME NEEDS YOU!

Now that we have all had some time to catch our breath after the magnificent Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, Young Scot and Legacy 2014 are working together to offer young people involved in the Legacy programmes and projects further opportunities to shape their communities.

The partnership is delivering a short programme to engage young Legacy 2014 volunteers and participants to celebrate and document the work that has been done, gather ideas to build upon the legacy even further and make connections to immediate opportunities.

PODIUM workshop events are open to those that participated (aged 14-26) and volunteered in Legacy 2014 programmes and initiatives and programme/project leads/workers.

There are 4 events being held across Scotland later this month. To ensure your programme/project is represented please share the most relevant location(s) with your contacts and encourage participation in one of the upcoming events detailed below:

Wednesday 19th November
Oasis Centre, Dumfries & Galloway
6:30 – 8:30pm
‪#‎legacybeheardD&G
Book a place

Thursday 20th November

Scottish Youth Theatre, Glasgow
6:30 – 8:30pm
‪#‎legacybeheardGL
Book a place

Tuesday, 25th November
The Shore, Dundee
6:30 – 8:30pm
‪#‎legacybeheardDUN
Book a place

Thursday 27th November
YS Office, Edinburgh
6:30 – 8:30pm
‪#‎legacybeheardED
Book a place

Any questions, contact Danielle Logan – Daniellel@youngscot.org
0131 313 2488

We look forward to seeing you.

The Young Scot Team

Active, athletes, Sport, Team Scotland

GLASGOW 2014 MEDALLISTS PAY AN INSPIRATIONAL VISIT TO SOUTH LANARKSHIRE SCHOOL

 Commonwealth Games gold medallists Kimberley and Louise Renicks were at St Mary’s Primary School in Hamilton today as part of a series of athletes’ school visits which are taking place across the country until the end of the year.

Through Game on Scotland, a Legacy 2014 programme delivered by a partnership between the Scottish Government, Education Scotland, Glasgow 2014 and Glasgow City Council, schools the length and breadth of Scotland have been applying for the chance to receive a visit from one of Team Scotland’s athletes.

The initiative, funded by the Scottish Government, will give pupils a valuable insight into the life of a professional athlete, providing inspiration for all aspects of their lives with focus on the importance of personal qualities such as discipline, determination, aspiration and sportsmanship.

Sixty schools in Scotland are benefitting from a visit, with athletes including Steph Inglis (Judo), Sean Docherty (table tennis), Lee Craigie (mountain biking) and Vikki Bounce (hockey)  already confirmed.

Shona Robison, Cabinet Secretary for the Commonwealth Games and Sport, said: “Game On Scotland, run by Education Scotland, has been a massive success, using the Commonwealth Games as a context for learning across the curriculum with over 250,000 pupils in Scotland connected with the programme.

“It is brilliant to see the legacy of Glasgow 2014 being extended for learners in such an interactive way and I hope the athletes’ visits will provide yet more exciting memories for the pupils to cherish.”

Klaus Mayer, development officer at Education Scotland, said: Building on the overwhelming success of the Commonwealth Games and the learning experiences young people have been enriched with as a result, Game On Scotland now aims to provide opportunities to continue its legacy.  Through the visit programme athletes and young people can share their visions for the future and inspire each other to be the best they can be whatever the context.  

Louise Renicks said: “Kimberley and I feel privileged to be able to share our experiences as athletes with learners through the Game On Scotland visits programme.  We believe as role models we can inspire young people to be the best they can be in life, no matter what their circumstances, preferences or abilities. We really enjoy contributing to the learning experiences in schools by sharing our skills, talking about failure and success and discipline as well as promoting values such as fairness and sportsmanship. ”

Gerry Campbell, general manager of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture, said: “The success of Glasgow 2014 has provided a great opportunity for a whole host of agencies to use the positive images of sport and physical activity from Glasgow 2014 to inspire young people and others to engage in sport. Visits to local schools and sports clubs by athletes from Team Scotland are highly motivational and South Lanarkshire welcome any opportunity to get involved in such visits”

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Glow meet: Celebrate Success, 30 October

Join us live from Glasgow City Chambers on Thursday 30th October to hear from learners and athletes about their Games experiences and future ambitions.

9.30 – 10.15 – Team Scotland athletes share their stories and answer your questions. This interactive session will feature athletes from a variety of sports

10.30 – 10.45 – Key notes:  Young people present their own Games journeys and speak about their personal success as well as their ambitions and hopes in the wake of the Games.

Register for the event and join us live on the day.

athletes, Games Legacy, Glow Meet, Legacy 2014

New Glow Meet offers on Game On Scotland

Game On Scotland will run a number of Glow Meets in order for learners to relive their Games experiences, connect with Team Scotland athletes and consider the wider legacy implications of the Games such as Scotland’s international reputation, global issues such as inclusion, diversity or justice (Glow access is required to join these sessions).

Initial offers include the following Glow meets for learners:

  1. ‘Golden Moments’:  Meet Louise Kimberley Renicks, judo gold medallists; 24 September 11 – 11.30am.   Join this exclusive session here:  http://bit.ly/gosgoldenmoments

Louise and Kimberley will speak about their experiences of becoming Commonwealth Champions within the space of a day from each other.  They will also share with learners some  their special Games moments as well as the secrets to success.  A highly inspiring session with the chance of young people to interact with Louise and Kimberley and have their questions answered.  

                 2. ‘Celebrate success’:  Join us live from Glasgow City Chambers to hear from learners and athletes about their Games experiences and future ambitions; 30 October:

  • 9.30 – 10.15:  Team Scotland athletes share their stories and answer your questions.  This interactive session will feature athletes from a variety of sports who will present their experiences as well as ambitions around the Games in order to inspire young people across Scotland.  Learner participation will be at the heart of this session.

 

  • 10.30 – 10.45:  Key notes:  Young people present their own Games journeys and speak about their personal success as well as ambitions and hopes in the wake of the Games.
Active, athletes, Games Legacy, SLF 2014, Uncategorized

Game On Scotland at the SLF 2014

Join us at this year’s Scottish Learning Festival to reflect on the benefits the education programme delivered, discuss its legacy components and the potential long term impact.  Gold medallist Louise and Kimberley Renicks will join us to talk about their remarkable achievements and the experiences with the Game On Scotland athlete visits programme.

Seminar: The educational impact of the 2014 Commonwealth Games ( Wed, 24 Sept @9.30am, Alsh 1)

This seminar will showcase the breadth and depth learning experiences provided by schools across Scotland and beyond through Game On Scotland, the official education programme for the Commonwealth Games. Supported by speakers that were at heart of the Games and its education programme, this session will recall some of the most exciting initiatives schools have been involved in around the Commonwealth Games and highlight the success of key partner programmes at the same time. The seminar will examine the impact of the education programme to date and allow discussion around the educational legacy of the Games.

Presenters: Klaus Mayer (Education Scotland), Steven Kidd (Education Manager, Glasgow 2014)

Sign up to our seminar here (Wed. 24 Sept – 9.30, Alsh 1)

Conversation session, Area A( Wed. 24 Sept @12 noon, main exhibition area )

Speak to a number of teachers, athletes and programme managers involved with Game On Scotland to find out more about the legacy plans and follow-on projects in the wake of the ‘most successful Games ever’.

Keynote seminar: “We all need good role models” (Thursday, 25 Sept, 11.15am, Lomond Auditorium)

Join Sir Bill Gammel (Chairmand and Co-Founder of of the Winning Scotland Foundation) and the Health and Wellbeing team from Education Scotland to discuss the impact good role models can have on children and young people. Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future.

Sign up for the seminar here.

Related keynote: Sport’s learning edge at 2014, Wed.24 Sept.,  12.30

Frank Dick, former British Athletics Federation’s Director of Coaching, is delivering a keynote at this year’s Scottish Learning Festival. Focussing on sport’s learning edge Frank will talk about the importance of leadership, the balance between challenge and support and how getting this right equips young people with relevant skills and experience.

Find our more about this seminar and sign up here

Art, Competition, Culture 2014, Expressive Arts, Games Legacy

Athletes’ thank-you to young artists from Wick

This is a moving story which we have picked up from the John O’Groats Journal and Caithness Courier stands synonymous for all those inspirational memories that the Commonwealth Games have created and will live on in the hearts, minds and diaries of young people across Scotland.
You must read to the end!

“A NUMBER of pupils from Hillhead Primary in Wick have returned to school after the summer break to receive postcards from athletes and coaches who participated in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

The school participated in the Game On Scotland athletes’ village art competition where pupil artwork was produced to decorate the bedrooms of the athletes and team members who attended the games.

Each piece of work was accompanied by a stamped, addressed postcard and the school had produced special postcards which showed the pupil with their work.

From the 12 pupils who submitted pictures, the school received seven replies. Beverley Jones, a para long jump medallist, and Carys Parry, a Welsh hammer thrower, wrote back to Primary 7 pupil James Thain and Primary 3 pupil Milissa Keenan.

The English gymnastic team responded well to the initiative. Primary 7 pupils Tyler Orbell, Kevin Plowman and Emma Hamilton received cards back from the team manager, Mike Weinstock, and coach Liz Kincaid who said: “Hi Emma, thank you for your gymnastics picture. I am afraid you didn’t get a famous gymnast but the team England coach… I love the picture.”

England’s double gold gymnastic medallist Becky Downie wrote back to Primary 7 pupil Joshua Frain saying: “Thank you so much for the lovely picture and making me smile when I first entered my room.”

The English gymnastic star Kristian Thomas, who won a gold and two silver medals, sent a postcard to Primary 3 pupil Eilidh Forbes which said: “Thanks for the great drawing. It looked brilliant on my wall above my bed.” He also e-mailed a photograph of himself holding Eilidh’s picture to the school.

In the accompanying note he wrote, “Just want to say a big thank you to Eilidh Forbes for the fantastic drawing. It was displayed in my room at the Commonwealth Games and definitely encouraged me to go win my medals!”

This has special relevance for Eilidh as along with her mum, dad, brother Calum and sister Lena she was a spectator at the gymnastics events in Glasgow when Thomas won his two silver medals. At the time she was completely unaware that her picture hung in the athlete’s bedroom.”

Glasgow 2014

Farewell Clyde!

After an epic 2 year journey, hundreds of school visits and many thousands of face to face encounters with young people (and the not so young!) from the Shetlands to the Borders Clyde it’s time to say good l farewell:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2dXzFZRKK6w

You have been fantastic, Clyde!  Many thanks for all the magical moments you have created for us.  You will always have a place in our hearts.

The Game On Scotland Team

SLF 2014

Game On Scotland at the 2014 SLF

Join us at this year’s Scottish Learning Festival to reflect on the benefits the education programme delivered, discuss its legacy components and the potential long term impact. 

Seminar:  The educational impact of the 2014 Commonwealth Games  ( Wed, 24 Sept @9.30am, Alsh 1)

This seminar will showcase the breadth and depth learning experiences provided by schools across Scotland and beyond through Game On Scotland, the official education programme for the Commonwealth Games.   Supported by speakers that were at heart of the Games and its education programme, this session will recall some of the most exciting initiatives schools have been involved in around the Commonwealth Games and highlight the success of key partner programmes at the same time.  The seminar will examine the impact of the education programme to date and allow discussion around the educational legacy of the Games.

Presenters:  Klaus Mayer (Education Scotland), Steven Kidd (Education Manager, Glasgow 2014)

Sign up to our seminar here (Wed. 24 Sept – 9.30, Alsh 1)

 Conversation session, Area A( Wed. 24 Sept @12 noon, main exhibition area )

Speak to a number of teachers, athletes and programme managers involved with Game On Scotland to find out more about the legacy plans and follow-on projects in the wake of the ‘most successful Games ever’.

Keynote seminar:  “We all need good role models” (Thursday, 25 Sept, 11.15am, Lomond Auditorium)

Join Sir Bill Gammel (Chairmand and Co-Founder of of the Winning Scotland Foundation) and the Health and Wellbeing team from Education Scotland to discuss the impact good role models can have on children and young people. Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future. 

Sign up for the seminar here.

Related keynote:  Sport’s learning edge at 2014, Wed. 12.30

Frank Dick, former British Athletics Federation’s Director of Coaching, is delivering a keynote at this year’s Scottish Learning Festival. Focussing on sport’s learning edge Frank will talk about the importance of leadership, the balance between challenge and support and how getting this right equips young people with relevant skills and experience.

Find our more about this seminar and sign up here

Competition, International Education

Gold medalist sends inspirational note to pupil

The 100 and 200 meters Gold medallist Blessing Okagbare sent Scottish pupil Kaila Gallacher (P7) from St Cuthbert’s Primary School in South Lanarkshire an inspirational note (see below) on her departure.  Kaili’s art work was displayed in Blessing’s room and she wrote the note on a postcard provided as part of the Athletes’ Village Art competition. 

We believe Blessing’s message is worth sharing with you no matter what nationality, age or sporting inclination. It reads:  “Whatever you choose to be in life, choose wisely, believe in yourself and goals and the sky will be your limit (positive Goals).”

Many thanks for your encouraging words, Blessing and our very best wishes for your future challenges.

The Game On Scotland Team

athletes, event, Game On Challenge, Games Legacy

Your Games experiences!

Have you seen Usain Bolt run, taken a selfie with one of the many gold medallists,  watched Neil Fachie’s fantastic race in the velodrome, or been part of the amazing cultural events, volunteered, performed…?.  We are keen to hear your stories!

Please send us some of your favourite moments, images and experiences or pass on your comments by emailing enquiries@gameonscotland.org .