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Scottish Chamber Orchestra leads Maths learning

2013-05-21T08:52:15Z

Orchestra visit adds up for pupils

http://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/press/article/782/orchestra_visit_adds_up_for_pupils

Primary 7 pupils at Robert Owen Memorial Primary School, Lanark have spent the day with Scottish Chamber Orchestra. The full-day workshop was part of the new ‘Count me in’ interactive project run by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra which gives P6 and P7 pupils the opportunity to learn about maths whilst enjoying world class live performances from the SCO Brass players.

Designed in collaboration with maths teachers and supporting the aims of the Curriculum for Excellence, these cross-curricular workshops will take the students and their teachers through a range of maths concepts in the curriculum, using music as the theme and stimulus.

Edinburgh International Film Festival announce schools screening of Disney•Pixar’s ‘Monsters University’ 3D

2013-05-20T17:00:35Z

Edinburgh International Film Festival is pleased to announce a schools screening of Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” on Monday 24 June at Cineworld. Edinburgh audiences were the first in the UK to see “WALL-E”, “Toy Story 3”, “Ratatouille” and “Brave” and EIFF are delighted to continue their relationship with Disney•Pixar.

Ever since college-bound Mike Wazowski (voice of Billy Crystal) was a little monster, he has dreamed of becoming a Scarer—and he knows better than anyone that the best Scarers come from Monsters University (MU). But during his first semester at MU, Mike’s plans are derailed when he crosses paths with hotshot James P. Sullivan, “Sulley” (voice of John Goodman), a natural-born Scarer. The pair’s out-of-control competitive spirit gets them both kicked out of the University’s elite Scare Program. To make matters worse, they realise they will have to work together, along with an odd bunch of misfit monsters, if they ever hope to make things right.

Screaming with laughter and oozing with heart, Disney•Pixar’s “Monsters University” is directed by Dan Scanlon (“Cars,” “Mater and the Ghostlight,” “Tracy”).

Tickets are £3 per pupil, teachers free, and can be booked by contacting the EIFF Education Team (Nicola or Breige) on 0131 228 6382 or by emailing education@cmi-scotland.co.uk.

The public Family Gala of ‘Monsters University’ is on Sunday 23rd – tickets are on sale from 3 June. ‘Monsters University’ opens in UK cinemas on 12 July 2013. www.edfilmfest.org.uk

INVERNESS: CPD for PE Teachers

2013-05-20T12:53:54Z

We’re coming to Eden Court in Inverness this September to deliver the National Progression Award in Dance.

Session Dates
Contemporary – 2nd September
Jazz – 3rd September
Choreography – 4th September

We offer discounts if you’d like to book more than one session. Take a look at the course details on our website here.

Please email cpd@ydance.org or call 0141 552 7712 with any queries or to book your place.

Last chance to apply for Music For Youth tickets!

2013-05-17T13:00:23Z

MFY NATIONAL FESTIVAL SCOTLAND – FREE TICKETS
THURSDAY 13 JUNE 2013
PERTH CONCERT HALL

LAST CHANCE TO APPLY!

National music education charity, Music for Youth, is returning to Horsecross for its second National Festival in Scotland. Following MFY’s Scottish Regional Festivals in Perth, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Inverness in the spring, this one day music festival will feature a wide range of fantastic performances by young musicians from across Scotland, including choral, rock, traditional music and much more.

FREE TICKETS FOR SECONDARY SCHOOLS
We are offering a number of free tickets to local secondary schools to attend the afternoon session in Perth Concert Hall, from 4.00pm – 5.30pm. Deadline for applications is fast approaching on Wednesday 22 May.

FREE TICKETS FOR PRIMARY SCHOOLS HAVE NOW SOLD OUT

For more information and to request a booking form, please contact Beth Kershaw on bethan@mfy.org.uk or 020 7759 1830

Further details about National Festival Scotland are available at www.mfy.org.uk/national

National Festival Scotland is supported by The Youth Music Initiative through Creative Scotland and Perth & Kinross Council.

21st Century fairytales sought to celebrate golden anniversary

2013-05-16T16:47:29Z

National Trust for Scotland

http://www.nts.org.uk/learn/events_writing.php

To mark the 50^th anniversary of the National Trust for Scotland’s care of Craigievar Castle – the conservation charity has teamed up with the Press and Journal, Aberdeenshire Writer in Residence Deborah Leslie and the Friends of Craigievar Castle to launch the Craigievar Creative Writing competition. Entries are invited from school pupils in 2 categories P6 – P7 for Junior Category and S1 to S6 for Senior Category, and all stories must be 500 words and suitable for children under ten years of age.

The winning entry will be chosen by Aberdeenshire’s Deborah Leslie the celebrated author of children’s tales such as the ‘Fyvie Castle Witch Trials’, and the top 2 stories will be performed by Deborah at Craigievar Castle on the 7 and 8 September at a special Family Fairytale Castle day.

To find out more information including How to Enter, Facts about Craigievar, take a virtual tour of the castle to help inspire you and the terms and conditions for entry visit http://www.nts.org.uk/learn/events_writing.php or to discuss the competition please contact Dr Alison Burke – ABurke@nts.org.uk or 0844 493 2161.

One week to go…..

2013-05-15T15:21:19Z

A week today this fantastic show opens here at the Tron Theatre – dont miss out!!

NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND presents
THE DAY I SWAPPED MY DAD FOR TWO GOLDFISH
by Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean, in a new adaptation created by Lu Kemp and Abigail Docherty. Written by Oliver Emanuel. Directed by Lu Kemp.

Tron Theatre
Wed 22nd – Fri 24th May 10.30am and 1.30pm
Sat 25th May 11am and 2pm

£10 (£7.50)

Age Suitability: 6 – 10 Primary 2 – Primary 6
Running Time: 50 minutes
Curriculum for Excellence links: Expressive Arts, Social Subjects, Health and Wellbeing
Free National Theatre of Scotland workshop in your school on a first to book basis

“I’ll swap you my dad,” I said.
“Oh-Oh,” said my sister

An exciting, new interactive performance for younger primary school audiences ages six and upwards.

The Day I Swapped My Dad for Two Goldfish is a humorous, theatrical adventure, which is a little bit about being a sibling, and a little bit about being a genius. It is a new stage adaptation of the popular children’s picture-book by bestselling author and illustrator, Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean.

Tom and his little sister think Dad is so boring that they swap him for two goldfish! When Mum finds out, she’s not best pleased and Tom and his little sister have to ’GO GET DAD BACK!’ Pupils and their teachers are invited to help Tom and his sister on their mission to get Dad back.

Unfortunately though, it’s not that simple. Nathan doesn’t have Dad any more. He swapped him for Vashti’s electric guitar. And Vashti swapped Dad, with Blinky, for a Gorilla mask. And Blinky swapped Dad, with Patti, for Galveston the rabbit. And Patti lives a very, very long way away.

Gordon Duncan Experience

2013-05-15T13:11:29Z

The Gordon Duncan Experience, The National Celtic Big Band for 14-18 Year olds
Deadline : Fri 7 Jun 2013

We’re looking for young musicians aged 14-18 from all over Scotland to join our Celtic Big Band.
Named after the late Perthshire piper, Gordon Duncan, a hugely influential and pioneering performer and composer, the band consists of around 30 members playing instruments ranging from accordion and pipes to cello and French horn!
If you play your instrument to an intermediate or advanced standard and are interested in playing music rooted in Scottish traditions, this could be just the thing for you!
Following your application, you will be notified of audition arrangements.
If successful, you must commit to attending rehearsals which are held every third Sunday.

Please note: We will also be holding a free 2 hour taster session on Sun 2 Jun between 1pm and 3pm at Perth Theatre Studio, to give possible band members a feel of what it is like to play in the band. Please contact our Talent Hub Coordinator at creativelearning@horsecross.co.uk or 01738 477 730.

This opportunity is available in: All Scotland

For further information and application details, please see website http://www.horsecross.co.uk/community/

Fuselab – creativity, science, art and engineering for 16-20 year olds

2013-05-14T15:29:59Z

The application process for Fuselab has been extended until this Friday 17th May 2013. Anyone aged 16-20 is eligible to apply and successful applicants will be offered a travel bursary and provided with their accommodation and meals.

More information is provided in the e-flier attached: fuselabeflier and full terms and conditions are athttp://www.sciencefestival.co.uk/whats-on/fuselab. It would be great if you could circulate to your networks and encourage applications from anyone you think would benefit/enjoy it. I would be happy to answer any further questions anyone might have.

Look, Capture, Create – Inky Adventures, 21 May 10.00 am

2013-05-14T15:05:06Z

Week 2 of the Look, Capture, Create project coincides with ‘Walk to School Week’ and ‘Scottish Biodiversity week’. This Glow TV broadcast gives learners the opportunity to journey on an inky adventure with the Scottish illustrator/designer Johanna Basford to learn about her art techniques, what inspires her designs and her success commercially. Visit the Glow group here: http://bit.ly/153Zoha

http://bit.ly/17jWK5e

PE TEACHERS DELIVERING DANCE – 3 PLACES LEFT FOR NPA

2013-05-14T10:33:11Z

In one week we’ll be delivering the NPA Training Day for the Contemporary Unit. We only have 3 spaces left so please get in touch as soon as possible if you would like to book your place.

BOOK VIA esther@ydance.org or call 0141 552 7712
More info at www.ydance.org

What the course covers
- Skills & technique in Contemporary Dance
- Contemporary dance sequences and phrases
- The ability to recreate Contemporary dance repertoire

Details
Cost – £75 per person (Including VAT)
Date – Tuesday 21st May 2013
Where – Glasgow

What other PE teachers had to say…

“Fantastic course, I feel much more confident and know that YDance are there to support”
Amy Allison, Bathgate, 3rd September 2012

“I am not a dancer at all but I was comfortable throughout both days – very enjoyable.”
Katy Cook, Bannerman High School, 3rd September 2012

“These courses are amazing! Staff so nice and helpful”
Maggie Brown, Knox Academy, 4th September 2012

“Very good course, Yvonne and laura were really patient and helped explain all elements of the course. Thank you!”
Siobhan McConville, Peebles High School, 4th September 2012

”A lot of focus and correct technique which is exactly what I needed. Other courses I have attended in dance just teach a dance and don’t focus on the technique. Brilliant course, great tutors”
Lindy Moonie, Broxburn Academy, 4th September 2012

“Again, fab session, well informed, great content, technique, choreographed dance. Thanks – great inspiration”
Gill O’Brien, University of Edinburgh, 5th Sept 2012

Love Literacies, Love Lifelong Learning, Love RaPAL and be published

2013-05-13T13:56:07Z

Research and Practice in Adult Literacies (RaPAL) are asking for short written pieces (story, poem, report) on experiences of successful teaching and learning to launch their new website (http://www.rapal.org.uk/) on 18 May 2013 to coincide with Adult Learners Week in the UK. The most rewarding pieces will be published in the RaPAL journal and top three will be invited to present at one of RaPAL’s annual conferences. Prizes include a year’s free subscription to RaPAL. No more than 1,000 words. Deadline: 31 May 2013

For more information, please contact journal@rapal.org.uk.

National Festival of Youth Theatre 2013 – call for participation!

2013-05-13T12:48:18Z

Calling all youth theatre groups across Scotland and beyond!

You are invited to be part of Scotland’s National Festival of Youth Theatre 2013 from 5-8 July at Rothes Halls, Glenrothes.

Join youth theatre groups from across Scotland and beyond for this year’s packed weekend of inspiring performances, high-energy workshops, exciting social events, spontaneous creativity and festival camping!

‘NFYT provides a fantastic nurturing opportunity for young performers, encouraging them to reflect on what they do and allowing them to imagine what is possible.’ – NFYT group leader, 2012

NFYT is the largest annual gathering of youth theatres anywhere in the UK.

To book or find out more visit

www.promoteyt.co.uk/events/nfyt

National Festival of Youth Theatre 2013

5-8 July

Rothes Halls, Glenrothes and Falkland Estate, Fife

PARTICIPATE > COLLABORATE > TRANSFORM >

‘NFYT has literally changed my whole outlook on theatre and what it represents, not just as a career, but as a life built around passion.’ - NFYT participant, 2012

What’s in it for your young people?

We are committed to making NFYT as positive, empowering and fun as possible for your youth theatre, and this year’s programme offers more

than ever before for participants to take part in, including:

Scratch workshops and performances
Young Critics programme
Workshops in art forms such as physical theatre, hip-hop, dance, magic and much more
Open mic sessions
Parties
10 main stage youth theatre performances by groups from across Scotland and beyond

What’s in it for group leaders?

We believe the NFYT experience should be as worthwhile and rewarding for group leaders as it is for the young people who attend.

We will provide all group leaders with:

Comprehensive event details and participation information
A clear and simple booking process
Assistance, advice and support from the moment you book until the last tent is packed away
An information document for you to pass on to parents and carers
An fun and inspiring group leaders? workshop programme for you to take part in
Meetings and networking opportunities

‘Do it! It is one of the most effective and powerful ways of bonding your youth theatre group‘ – NFYT group leader 2012

Residential weekend pass: £120 per person

Non-residential weekend pass: £80 per person

Discounts: Buy 10 places, group leader comes FREE (on all bookings)

To book or to find out more visit:

http://www.promoteyt.co.uk/events/nfyt

Look, Capture, Create – Wondertales, 13 May, 10.00 am

2013-05-10T23:51:32Z

The ‘Look, capture, create’ interdisciplinary learning experience takes place over 4 weeks and is aimed at second level learners. It comprises of 4 Glow TV broadcasts and a set of supporting learning experiences which will be shared via the Look Capture, Create Glow group: http://bit.ly/153Zoha

http://bit.ly/108BXiX

Glasgow 2014 Athletes’ Village Art Competition – register your interest now!

2013-05-10T23:48:54Z

Game On Scotland is asking every school in Scotland to get their pupils to design posters to be placed in the rooms of the Athletes’ Village. We’ll guarantee to every individual school that takes part that their chosen artwork will be displayed in the village – your pupils’ work could end up in the bedroom of Usain Bolt, Tom Daley or any of the talented athletes coming to Scotland from all over the world. Pre-register your interest for the competition now.

https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/eslb/2013/05/07/glasgow-2014-athletes-village-art-competition-register-your-interest-now/

Secondary School P.E Teachers

2013-05-10T13:59:46Z

For those of you teaching dance as part of the curriculum we are delivering NPA and Higher Dance training sessions for secondary school P.E teachers starting 21st May.

We’re here to provide you with the required skills and prepare your students for the set dance. We’ll also teach you the set dance for the SQA NAB and give you the confidence to teach it to your pupils.

Starting 21st May courses will cover NPA Jazz, NPA Contemporary, Higher Dance Jazz, Higher Dance Contemporary, Higher Dance African and Higher Dance Choreography.

Please note we also offer a discount for more than one booking

Visit our website www.ydance.org for full list of sessions and prices or contact esther@ydance.org or call 0141 5527712 with any queries.

We look forward to seeing you there

Win your school a YDance tutor for a day

2013-05-08T12:20:32Z

We’re interested to know what you think of Dance CPD – Love it? Hate it? Costs too much? Want more sessions? – whatever you think, if you teach in a Scottish Primary or Secondary school, we want to know. All you need to do is complete our quick online survey.

As a thank you we’ll enter you into a prize draw and you could win your school a YDance tutor for a day (worth £300 +VAT)

Primary Survey
If you are a teacher in a Scottish Primary school please click here http://svy.mk/13uG8W6

Secondary Survey
If you are a teacher in a Scottish Secondary school please click here http://svy.mk/ZOCO4d

CPD For Higher Dance this month

2013-05-07T10:20:34Z

Higher Dance (Jazz NAB)
In this course you’ll learn a Jazz technique class which has the required skills and prepares students for the Jazz set dance. We’ll also teach you the set dance for the SQA NAB and give you the confidence to teach it to your pupils.
COST: £75 per person (including VAT)
DATE: Tuesday 28 May 2013
WHERE: Glasgow

We’re also delivering Contemporay, Choreography & African NAB – discounts are available for multiple bookings

Please email esther@ydance.org or call 0141 5527712 with queries or to book your place

Do your young learners have a Dangerous Idea?

2013-05-06T10:34:19Z

YoungScot are encouraging young people to submit their dangerous ideas for education http://bit.ly/17JTUF1. We’ll invite the best to the Emporium on 21st June http://bit.ly/12AONG6

Do you have a Dangerous Idea for education? and earn 50 on Young Scot… rewards.youngscot.org

Do you have a Dangerous Idea for education?

ARTIST NETWORK – Wednesday 8th May Dean Castle, Kilmarnock

2013-05-03T13:06:20Z

Creative Minds Learning Network
ARTIST NETWORK - Wednesday 8th May at 4.00pm, Dean Castle, Kilmarnock

Are you interested in taking part in a valuable networking opportunity with fellow artists, makers, creatives on Wednesday 8th May in Ayrshire?…

I am delighted to tell you that our Guest Speaker is Artist, Eòghann MacColl.

As well as a well respected visual artist in Scotland and beyond, Eòghann is an experienced educator in a number of settings, lecturer, and East Ayrshire Council Elected Member and Spokesperson for Community Health and Wellbeing which includes arts and culture. Eòghann is a champion of the arts in Scotland and passionate about Gaelic language and culture. He is very much looking forward to meeting you, being part of our Artist Network, and having a creative conversation with you in this fantastic venue! http://www.dealbhadair.com/

Booking is essential as places are limited. Please e-mail helen.duncan@east-ayrshire.gov.uk to book your place or if you wish further information.

I look forward to seeing you at this exciting event.

On behalf of Helen Duncan, Cultural Co-ordinator, East Ayrshire Council and Jenny Hunter, Cultural Co-ordinator, South Ayrshire Council

This event is part of East and South Ayrshire’s Creative Learning Network which is a national initiative managed by Education Scotland, in partnership with Creative Scotland.

CPD for NPA this month

2013-05-02T12:23:17Z

NPA Training Day – Contemporary Unit
We’ll give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to make sure your pupils can achieve the Contemporary Unit Outcomes for the National Progression Award in Dance:
- Skills & technique in Contemporary dance
- Contemporary dance sequences and phrases
- The ability to recreate Contemporary dance repertoire
COST: £75 per person (including VAT)
DATE: Tuesday 21 May
WHERE: Glasgow

NPA Training Day – Jazz Unit
We’ll give you the skills, knowledge and confidence to make sure your pupils can achieve the Jazz Unit Outcomes for the National Progression Award in Dance:
- Demonstrate skills and techniques of Jazz dance
- Apply skills and techniques to the performance of Jazz dance
COST: £75 per person (including VAT)
DATE: Wednesday 22 May
WHERE: Glasgow

Discounts are available for multiple bookings. Please contact esther@ydance.org 0141 552 7712 to book your place or to ask any questions