Dance, Glasgow, Health and Wellbeing, Physical Education

100 pupil flashmob in Central Station marks Youth Olympics hopes

February 26, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

On 13 February, The International Olympic Committee (IOC) shortlisted Glasgow in the race to host the 2018 Youth Olympic Games (YOG), praising the city’s record of hosting international sporting events including the 2014 Commonwealth Games. The 2018 YOG Working Group report stated that Glasgow’s Bid would also build on the success of the London 2012 Olympic Games creating a powerful and impactful YOG, appealing to athletes and young people across the globe, while representing minimal risk to the IOC.

Glasgow will join two other cities on the shortlist for the next stage of the process which will see IOC members vote for the winning Candidate City in July.

More than 100 young people from Denny High School gathered in Central Station, the city’s main rail terminal, for a contemporary dance flashmob to celebrate the news, calling on the UK public to back the Bid to bring the 2018 YOG to Glasgow. The celebration event reflected the passion for sport the Olympic family can expect if the Games come to Glasgow.

http://www.glasgow2018.com/media-centre/latest-press-release/

Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Science

Funding for science programme

February 26, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

The Scottish Government has announced that a national programme of science events and exhibitions will take place across the country to celebrate the Year of Natural Scotland. The activity will take place in Scotland’s four science centres in 2013.

Full programme details are still to be announced but highlights are set to include:
·         A series of community and school events celebrating sustainable living and new technologies at Dundee Science Centre.
·         A festival focusing on sustainable science at Glasgow Science Centre, with hands-on workshops and ‘meet the expert’ sessions.
·         Workshops and exhibitions at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh celebrating the beauty of Scotland’s natural environment.
·         A ‘Green Energy Discovery Weekend’ and a symposium for primary pupils at Aberdeen’s Satrosphere Science Centre.

To find out more, click here

Teachers, Technologies, Young People

Call for Scottish games design entries for the Kodu Kup 2013

February 26, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

‘If you are interested in game design then a good place to start is with a free application called Kodu. This is a visual programming language and games lab environment which allows students from Second Level upwards to design and build three dimensional games using either a PC or an XBox and XBox controller…’

To find out more about this competition for learners aged 7-14 years, plus support materials available, click here.

Deadline for entries is May 2013

CPD, Glasgow

Cultural Planning CPD – Autumn 2013

February 25, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

The University of the West of Scotland is running a four day course on the background and concepts of cultural planning, drawing on a range of sectors such as culture, housing, planning, social work, health and education.

For more more details download the course flyer: A5 Cultural Planning flyer print

Edinburgh, Events

A Richer Understanding of Article 31 – Children’s right to culture, leisure and play

February 25, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

Thursday 28 March 2013

Our Dynamic Earth

Edinburgh

(9.15 Registration; 10 am—3.30 pm)

A one day conference presented by IPA Scotland in partnership with Scotland’s Commissioner for Children and Young People; with support from Creative Scotland.

The conference aims to celebrate and raise awareness of the adoption of the UN General Comment on article 31: children’s right to culture, leisure and play and to explore how policy-makers and practitioners can make the expectations of the UN General Comment a reality in Scotland.

The day will provide opportunities for individuals and organisations from the fields of culture, arts, leisure, play, and human rights to come together and explore how best to work collaboratively to ensure that all children in Scotland have the best opportunities to access culture, leisure and play.

Download the event programme and booking form here:

A Richer Understanding of Article 31 Conference March 2013 Brochure

Events

A Walk on the Wild Side, 13-18 June 2013

February 25, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

Are you interested in the future of education and up for an adventure along the West Highland Way? This is an opportunity to walk, explore, share and create different ideas about how education could be!

The five-day creative walk will begin from the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow on Thursday 13 June, along the West Highland Way, arriving in Fort William on Tuesday 18 June. Two young people who have completed Columba 1400’s leadership course will lead a group of lecturers, teachers, creative educators, all from diverse backgrounds and with varied interests in education. They will be joined on each day of the walk by ‘a creative catalyst’ who will bring a different viewpoint or challenge to the walk. The accommodation will be in hostels along the way.

The aim is purely to provide a unique time and space to explore the ideas that could improve the educational experience of young people. As philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once said: ‘All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking’.

We are looking for active people from various curriculum areas and different educational settings who are willing to commit to this five-day adventure.

If you are interested in taking part, please e-mail Karen Lawson or phone 07764 310 470.

For more information about the Festival of Dangerous Ideas, visit the website, Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.

Research

5 Principles of Creativity

February 25, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

Article from Creativity Post outlining five principles of Creativity. There are parallels for our own definitions of Creativity Skills here at Education Scotland:

http://www.creativitypost.com/create/5_principles_of_creativity

Artists, Glasgow

2014 Residency Commissions

February 25, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

Two residency commissions are being offered by Glasgow Life covering the period March 2013 to April 2015. The broad purpose is to consider the arts and culture’s contribution to the city and capture its impact in the context of this very particular moment in the city’s history, during the build up to, hosting and legacy of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Applications are sought from individuals working in any media that is capable of capturing and documenting a portrait of the city in the context described above. E.g. visual art, photography, writing, film making, digital media.

The fee available for each residency is £15,000. The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 1st March 2013.

Please go to www.glasgowlife.org.uk/arts to download an application form and guidelines.

For further information please contact the Grants Officer on 0141 287 9837

CPD, Dance, Dundee

SKILL UP 2013 – Scotland’s annual training conference for professionals who use drama and theatre in their work with young people

February 25, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

SKILL UP 2013
Dundee Rep Theatre, Dundee
20-21 April 2013

SKILL UP is an annual training and networking conference for professionals who use drama and theatre in their work with young people.

Produced by Promote YT in partnership with Dundee Rep Theatre, SKILL UP 2013 presents a programme of high quality training and facilitation delivered by leading practitioners including – Company of Angels, Frantic Assembly, National Association of Youth Drama (Ireland), Scottish Youth Theatre, Adam Smith College, Dundee Rep Theatre, Fife Youth Theatre and more.

To find out more about the event and how to book your place, visit www.promoteyt.co.uk/events/skillup

Funding, Music

New Music Biennial 2014 – music commissioning fund

February 25, 2013 J. Fenby Leave a comment

In partnership with Creative Scotland, PRS for Music Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the first ever UK-wide New Music Biennial, presenting a series of brand new music commissions to audiences across the UK in 2014.

Organisations (not limited to those working primarily in music) can apply for up to £20,000 to commission and perform new work from individual composers across all genres. The scheme will support and promote up to twenty new commissions, which will be performed across the length and breadth of the UK as Scotland prepares to celebrate the Commonwealth Games.

This first edition of New Music Biennial has been developed with Creative Scotland, Arts Council England and the British Council. Additional support has been provided by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Arts Council of Wales and John S. Cohen Foundation. The scheme will be delivered in partnership with BBC Radio 3, NMC Recordings, Southbank Centre and Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.

Further information and application forms are available at the PRSF website.

The deadline for applications is 6pm, Monday 4th March.