Opening up the Future of Education in Scotland: Toolkit for Creative Planning – http://bit.ly/_openingupthefuture
Education Scotland has launched a new strategic thinking kit, Promoting Innovative Practice and Transformative Change (PIPTC), to promote the visioning and planning needed for change as educational establishments and services address the challenges and priorities of today’s evolving education system. Read more and watch videos of how local authorities are using the toolkit at the link above.
Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme Open Fund – http://bit.ly/_2014_Cultural_Fund
A fund of £4 million is available and individual artists, community-led groups and arts organisations are invited to apply for awards ranging from £20,000 up to £300,000. This fund is a major component in the development of the nationwide Glasgow 2014 Cultural Programme and aims to enhance the Games experience for Scotland’s communities, spectators and visitors, promoting the best of Scotland’s culture alongside that of the Commonwealth.
Cineschool festival 2013
Cineschool ‘Directions’, Film Education’s European Film Festival for schools, will take place from mid February until the end of March 2013.
There will be free screenings taking place UK-wide supported by online resources, as well as many in-cinema introductions and masterclasses.
Deepening the Practice
Wednesdays 6-8.30pm beginning 16th January
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR
A series of six twilight sessions aimed at experienced storytellers or those who have completed Starting with Stories 1 and 2, this course offers in-depth training in developing your own style of telling, crafting and selecting stories. Led by storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick, whose extensive experience ranges from intimate community settings to the international stage, this course will offer practical insights, reflection, feedback and a chance to hone your storytelling expertise. For more information contact Gica Loening on gica@scottishstorytellingcentre.com or 0131 652 3272.
Also from the Scottish Storytelling Centre :
Burns in Song – A Feast of Singing!
(Crafting Your Skills)
Fri 18 Jan, 2-5pm
The songs of Robert Burns continue to inspire singing of all kinds, auld and new. In the week before the bard’s birthday, access a wealth of songs and resources, learn some optional harmonies, and unpick the lingo! A creative and celebratory day, packed with useful material for song groups and classes, led by Christine Kydd, one of Scotland’s foremost singers, whose North East roots link to the Burns family tree.
£12/£10 (Network members)
General bookings: 0131 556 9579
Chantin’, Dancin’, Clappin’, and Tellin’: Accessible Routes into Music, Movement and Storymaking
(Crafting Your Skills)
Sat 2 Feb, 10.30am-4.30pm
A holistic and dynamic day offering practical and creative insights and strategies into music, voice, rhythm and story making for all ages. Pete Baynes (musician and animateur) and Allison Galbraith (storyteller) will share accessible techniques for tapping into our musicality, creativity and imagination, using step by step building blocks that can be used in all kinds of group settings. No experience in music or storytelling needed. Come prepared for serious fun!
£36/£30 (Network members)
General bookings: 0131 556 9579
Launch of the Scottish Education Awards
Posted: 05 Dec 2012 04:29 AM PST
The Scottish Education Awards were launched on Monday 3 December by Michael Russell, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning. The awards celebrate the hard work and success in Scottish education. They recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcase the valuable work and innovation in learning environments across Scotland.
Nominations for the 2013 awards can be submitted from now until 22 February 2013. Please circulate and share this information with your networks. For more information visit the Scottish Education Awards website.
two categories cover the development of creativity skills – the Enterprise and Employability Learning Awards for Primary and Secondary,
