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As we approach the final days before the year of the Games begins, it seems an appropriate time to provide an update on some of the achievements of Game On Scotland since its launch in May of this year. Over 1200 Scottish schools have already engaged with the programme in some way, along with numerous youth groups and organisations, and we\u2019ve also engaged others from across the Commonwealth. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s certainly been busy and, of course, we expect it to get even busier in 2014, which is why we\u2019re looking for some help<\/a>. So before this year ends, let\u2019s take a look back at some of 2013’s Game On Scotland facts and figures.<\/p>\n

1st May 2013, Game On Scotland launch<\/strong><\/p>\n

It all started with a bang<\/a>, as Shona Robison MSP, Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport, joined Cllr Archie Graham from Glasgow City Council and David Grevemberg, CEO of Glasgow 2014, at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. With a helping hand from Clyde and Hillhead Primary School pupils, the Game On Scotland programme went live, with a particular focus on the Athletes\u2019 Village Art Competition<\/a>. This flagship competition still has a few places remaining for schools yet to sign up \u2013 register with us and your pupils\u2019 artwork will appear in the bedrooms of the 6500 athletes and officials coming to Glasgow next year. Hurry though, the deadline for registration is 17th January (deadline for submission of artwork is 28th February).<\/p>\n

Game On Challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

279 schools and organisations have now told us about their Glasgow 2014 learning plans, by submitting their Game On Challenge<\/a>. Although the majority come from Scotland, we now have 11 Commonwealth nations and territories represented, including St Helena, Ascension and Tristan Da Cunha<\/a>, one of the smallest territories in the Commonwealth. <\/p>\n

We\u2019ve also begun awarding Game On Scotland plaques<\/a> to schools who are successfully demonstrating just how exciting the Games can be as a context for learning. Congratulations again to Crown Primary School<\/a> in Inverness and to Comely Park Primary School<\/a> in Falkirk for their achievements. Your school could be next, simply by telling us how you\u2019ll be learning using the Games in a Game On Challenge entry<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Game On Scotland Ambassador<\/strong><\/p>\n

Just this month we were delighted to announce Scottish hockey star Holly Cram as the first Game On Scotland ambassador<\/a>. As well as her athletic achievements, Holly is a qualified PE teacher and currently coaches at Dollar Academy. As we begin 2014, Holly will be taking part in Glow Meets, speaking at events and visiting schools to promote the Game On Scotland programme and the Games.<\/p>\n

Learning Journeys<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are now 35 learning journeys<\/a> available in the resources section of the site, covering all curricular areas and appropriate for all stages. These resources are designed to offer ideas to use with your class or group. To date, these resources have been downloaded over 20,000 times by teachers and educators \u2013 assuming that each resource is used with 20 learners, that could be 400,000 young people engaging with the Games! <\/p>\n

Some of the most popular learning journeys so far have been:<\/p>\n