January 13th, 2012

Olympic storytelling in Dumfries and Galloway

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Dumfries and Galloway are getting into the Olympic and Paralympic spirit using one of their most well-established traditions: storytelling!

Olympic Storytelling Competition

The greatest show on earth deserves the greatest storytellers and Dumfries & Galloway Council has launched its search through schools in to find one child to become the best Olympic creative writer. Storytelling is the conveying of events in words or images often by creativeness or imagination. Stories or narratives have been shared in every culture as a means of entertainment, education, cultural preservation and in order to instil moral values. Help us to help you capture the spirit and excitement that surrounds London 2012 and enable us to bring the magic of the Olympic Games to people in Dumfries & Galloway.

So, the race is on to find the best creative reporter between the ages of Primary 3 – Primary 7. The theme is the “Olympic Games”. Entries could be from a variety of subject matter and could include: -

• the history of the games
• famous Olympians past or present
• the fast approaching London 2012 Games
• the Paralympics Games
• what the Olympic Games mean to you
• the 7 values of the Olympic Games and how you apply them in what you do
• a fictionary story about an event or an imaginary athlete
• or, it may even be about a person who has inspired or made a difference in your own world of sport.

This competition is for Dumfries and Galloway schools only

But what a good idea! To find out more contact Calum Graham, Dumfries and Galloway Sports Development Officer

January 9th, 2012

Games Legacy for Scotland - National event reminder

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A Games Legacy for Scotland - Building the Legacy for Learning

Date: 31^st January 2012

Venue: The Hilton, William Street, Glasgow

Places are filling rapidly for the Education Scotland national event to share and develop your knowledge, experience and ideas in developing a legacy for learning from the Games.

London 2012 and Glasgow 2014 – the Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games – put Scotland in a unique position over the next 3 years to make a lasting impact on our major national agendas: health, education, the economy, culture and the environment. London 2012 will be the biggest show on the planet with an audience of over 3 billion. It will be closely followed by Glasgow 2014 when Scotland will welcome teams from the 54 countries and 71 teams of the Commonwealth to participate in our Games. The coming together of athletes, performers and officials from across the globe in the pursuit of excellence offers educators an ideal opportunity to capture the spirit of the Games, encourage the values that underpin them and inspire young people in schools and communities across Scotland to be the best they can be and to become active, healthy, creative and enterprising global citizens.

This Games Legacy for Learning event will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas about how the Games can be used as a rich context for learning to encourage sustainable international partnerships and to support the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence. As well as showcasing some of the ways in which schools, local authorities and partners have already engaged with the Games, the event will enable practitioners to access a wide range of resources and opportunities and to network with fellow professionals and partners to support their own practice.

Education Scotland is committed to supporting the aims of the Scottish Government’s Games Legacy for Scotland plan and to working in partnership with the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee and the London 2012 ‘Get Set’ team, to enable a legacy for learning. London 2012, as well as being an exciting opportunity in its own right, provides Scotland with an ideal springboard for Glasgow 2014.

The programme

Click to download the draft programme

How to book

To register for this event please visit http://conta.cc/gameslegacy.

This event is free. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please contact Diane Carson on 0141 282 5172 or email [email protected] for further information.

December 23rd, 2011

Mini Olympics Festivals at Bucksburn Academy, Scotland and Senoane Secondary School South Africa

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The blossoming partnership between Bucksburn Academy in Aberdeen and Senoane Secondary School in Soweto, South Africa has continued to develop. Both schools have started their Mini Olympic programme, following the positive relationships built up over the past year and a half.

At Senoane Secondary School, Soweto, South Africa their facilities have now been fully upgraded to include Basketball and Netball courts and Football pitches. Students and teachers enjoyed competing in various activities in the hot summer sun.

Meanwhile at Bucksburn Academy, S1 to S3 pupils have started competing in their own mini Olympics. Both the Football and Basketball competitions proved very exciting. So far “Scotia” house is leading the way, representing our own partnership country - South Africa

December 22nd, 2011

Get Set - still time to get networked!

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Well done to all the schools and colleges who managed to get their Get Set network applications before the deadline for ticketshare on Friday 16th December2011. 39% of Scottish schools and colleges applied - that’s 1070 schools who will get an allocation of free tickets for the Olympics.

However, ticketshare was only one of the many benefits of joining the Get Set Network and there is still time to take part!

Get Set offers a huge range of resources across the curriculum to support literacy, numeracy, health and well being, global citizenship, enterprise and creativity. Joining the network earns each school a certificate and wall plaque, the use of the London 2012 education logo on letterheads and as well as ideas, resources, rewards and opportunities.

For instance there is Get Set goes global - find resources here about the Olympic Truce, supporting another Olympic and Paralympic team, welcoming the world to the UK through dance, drama, music and art, and celebrating World Sport Day on 25th June 2012.

Join the Get Set Network today!

December 22nd, 2011

Dance education in the Hague - opportunity for secondary teachers

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Education Scotland, in partnership with Creative Scotland, are offering an exciting international dance education opportunity for secondary teachers…

Scottish Continuing International Professional Development (SCIPD) Programme

Group study visit to The Hague - Dance Education

February 2012

© Scottish Dance Theatre, Dancers Toby Fitzgibbons and Matthew Robinson, photo by Nicole Guarino

Education Scotland is inviting applications from secondary teaching staff for a group study visit to The Hague to explore innovative work in dance and education. This visit has been arranged in partnership with Creative Scotland, which will support the additional active participation of Dance artists from across Scotland. This professional development will support ‘Get Scotland Dancing’, increasing the capacity of teachers to teach dance, and contributing to the Games Legacy for Scotland.

Complete the application form to take part in this exciting opportunity

SCIPD The Hague application form - download

SCIPD The Hague visit outline - download

or contact [email protected] for more information.

The deadline for submission of an application has been extended to 13th Jan 2012 .

The Netherlands school education system has high-quality Dance education, and the visit will take place during the “Festival of Dance” which provides an opportunity to engage in practical workshops with international contemporary choreographers and view their subsequent professional performances. http://en.holland-dance.com/page/festival

It is expected that the visit to The Hague will include

- Workshop sessions with professional choreographers

- Visits to see professional performance linked to the workshops

- Visit to a local school that is delivering dance

Please note the workshop sessions are aimed at semi-professional level and the choreographers have been made aware that it is a mixed ability group. Should you have any concerns about this or health problems please do get in touch with [email protected] as options can be provided.

Travel to The Hague will be on Thursday 16th February, with four full working days in the city, followed by return to Scotland on Monday 20th February.

SCIPD funding will cover return flights to The Hague, airport to hotel transfers, and overnight hotel accommodation in the city centre on a bed and breakfast basis.

Participants will be offered a pre-visit preparatory meeting, and a post-visit meeting to support follow-up activity and encourage wider impact.

This study visit is likely to be of most relevance to education professionals in Scottish secondary schools with a leading role in Dance education.

Expected learning outcomes

Participants will have an opportunity to:

• investigate the place of Dance education in the curriculum and Dutch practice for support of teaching of Dance
• broaden their knowledge of the effectiveness of choreographer -led pedagogical approaches to teaching Dance
• share professional dialogue and insight with their hosts, with teacher colleagues in the group, and network with Scottish Dance artists.

Upon returning from the study visit, participants will be expected to:

• produce reports for Education Scotland which demonstrate the impact on their professional practice of the study visit experience
• disseminate findings, share ideas and new approaches within their own establishment and beyond
• make changes to learning and teaching practices in their own professional context.

Applicants may wish to use the experience of the study visit towards professional recognition by GTCS or simply to enhance their professional understanding and practice.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified members of Scottish school or authority staff, who should complete the The Hague group application form:

SCIPD The Hague application form - download

SCIPD The Hague visit outline - download

or contact [email protected] for more information

The deadline for submission of an application has been extended from 6th to 13th Jan 2012

December 22nd, 2011

GET OLYMPIC WITH YDANCE

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GET OLYMPIC WITH YDANCE

If you want to inspire your young people and get them engaged with the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games then YDance is here to help. We offer CPD Training and Workshop Programmes that work for early years and all primary levels, from 1 to 7.

YDance CPD Training Day (Let’s Get Olympic!) – Tuesday 24 January 2012

We’re running an Olympic themed CPD day to give you the knowledge and skills to use dance to inspire your pupils and explore some of the themes of this landmark event. During the day you will learn how to use movement games, creative tasks and taught sequences to enable your pupils to create dances inspired by four areas of the Olympics and meet the dance outcomes for the Curriculum for Excellence:

• The Olympic Motto & Culture
• The Olympic Rings
• The Olympics & Sport
• The Olympic Torch

This day will give you everything you need to take straight back to school and get your pupils moving!

Cost: £60 per person (including VAT)
Venue: Dance HQ, Glasgow
To Book: Call 0141 552 7712 or email [email protected]

If you can’t come to us then we’re happy to come to you – find out more on the website!

YDance Olympic Workshop Programmes

We are offering 4 different workshop programmes that can be adapted for all levels, from primary 4 to S3. You can choose from the following areas:

• The Olympic Motto & Culture
• The Olympic Rings
• The Olympics & Sport
• The Olympic Torch

Cost: £50 per hour for a tutor to work with one class (approx £1.60 per pupil)

Offer: Book in 5 or more workshops and get 10% off e.g. 5 workshops - £250 with offer only £225

*Please note that costs are exclusive of VAT & travel

A Bit About YDance

YDance (Scottish Youth Dance) is the National Dance Agency for children and young people in Scotland. We are committed to encouraging young people aged 3 to 21 to get active and realise their potential as individuals through dance and work in partnership with a range of agencies to make that happen. Working with a number of different organisations, including the Scottish Government Health Department, Creative Scotland, SportScotland and many Local Authorities, we address a range of objects like creativity, artistic development, increasing physical activity, improving health, personal and social development. We are here to help support delivery of the Curriculum For Excellence and provide a range of CPD, interactive educational resources and workshop programmes to help achieve a wide range of single subject and interdisciplinary outcomes and experiences.

To find out how we can help and support you with other areas of the Curriculum For Excellence please have a look at our website or give us a call – 0141 552 7712.

December 14th, 2011

Prince Charles and Camilla visit Soweto

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Excitement for Bucksburn Academy’s South African partner school!

At Bucksburn Academy in Aberdeen we were recently surprised to find out that our partnership school - Senoane in Soweto - had a wonderful opportunity to meet Prince Charles and Camilla during their royal visit to South Africa. Our partner school was selected for its work with promoting school PE. Great picture of our Principal and some of the students.

Bucksburn is one of 7 secondary schools in Scotland partnered with a South African school as part of the British Council and London 2012- sponsored link programme International Inspirations. Through this programme, PE staff at Bucksburn and the other Scottish schools are working with their South African partners to improve health and well being in the curriculum - particularly physical activity and sport.

Bucksburn’s partnership has begun to flourish and reap benefits for both schools from the rich intercultural exchange and dialogue. Look out for more!

December 8th, 2011

Ticketshare, Forest Pitch… deadlines approaching!

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Friday the 16th December is deadline day! Just one week to go!

Ticketshare

The London 2012 Ticketshare scheme offers FREE, yes FREE, tickets to schools and colleges. To access this offer you must join the Get Set Network, the reward and recognition scheme of the London 2012 educational programme. Over 650 Scottish schools have joined the scheme and all those who want to take up the offer will get an allocation of free tickets. Interested? Then get your application done before Friday 16th December!!

Need help?

1. Use the support on the Get Set Network web pages
2. contact the helpline
3. contact [email protected]

How long will it take? An online application can be completed in around 30 minutes. There are also downloadable forms that you can email or post if you are unable to complete the online form:

Primary_Get_Set_Network_application_form

Secondary_Get_Set_network_application_form

Ticketshare is just one of the many benefits of taking part in the Get Set Network so sign up now!

Forest Pitch

Friday 16th December is also the deadline for entries to the Forest Pitch football strip design competition. This competition, with support resources from Education Scotland, has already attracted over 100 schools. If you are already signed up then make sure you get your designs in the post this week! If you have still to sign up then find out more here.

December 5th, 2011

Mascot pin badges designed by pupils go on sale…

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Congratulations to Amy Shaw from Campbeltown Grammar in Argyll and Bute! Amy’s designs for the Scottish version of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic mascots, Wenlock and Mandeville, go on sale in stores from today as official 2012 pin badges

Students from across the UK who took part in the London 2012 design competition ‘Get Set to make your mascot’ have seen their winning designs become official London 2012 pin badges with a regional twist.

‘Get Set to make your mascot’ was an initiative run through the London 2012 Education Programme ‘Get Set’ and invited children and young people in schools and colleges to design a version of the Olympic mascot Wenlock and/or the Paralympic mascot Mandeville that they thought represented the place in which they live or go to school – their community or region.

There were more than 2,500 entries into the competition - including 100′s from Scotland and over 60 (!!) from Campbeltown Grammar. Designs from each nation and region were shortlisted and students were invited to attend the national final in London. At the final the budding designers had to showcase their presentation skills as they pitched their design to a judging panel which included Jonathan Edwards, Paralympic wheelchair basketball player Ade Adepitan and London 2012 Head of Education, Nick Fuller.

After a winner from each of the nations and regions was announced they were given the opportunity to travel to London where they spent the day with a top London design agency, developing their designs into a 3D animated mascot graphic. The designs have also been made into official versions of Wenlock and Mandeville.

Well done to Amy and Campbeltown Grammar!

Join the Get Set Network

November 24th, 2011

Games Legacy for Learning National Event

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A Games Legacy for Scotland - Building the Legacy for Learning

Date: 31^st January 2012

Venue: The Hilton, William Street, Glasgow

Education Scotland would like to invite you to a national event to share and develop your knowledge, experience and ideas in developing a legacy for learning from the Games.

London 2012 and Glasgow 2014, the Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games, put Scotland in a unique position over the next 3 years to use the exciting opportunities the Games bring to make a lasting impact on our major national agendas – health, education, the economy, culture and the environment. London 2012 will be the biggest show on the planet with an audience of over 3 billion. It will be closely followed by Glasgow 2014 when Scotland will welcome teams from the 54 countries and 71 teams of the Commonwealth to participate in our Games. We want to create a buzz and capture the spirit of these events to inspire educators to work together nationally to maximise the legacy for learning, to promote excellence and to deliver exciting experiences for our young people.

This Games Legacy for Learning event will provide an opportunity to exchange ideas about how the Games can be used as a rich context for learning to encourage sustainable international partnerships and to support the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence. As well as showcasing some of the ways in which schools, local authorities and partners have already engaged with the Games, the event will enable practitioners to access a wide range of resources and opportunities and to network with fellow professionals and partners to support their own practice.

Education Scotland is committed to supporting the aims of the Scottish Government’s Games Legacy for Scotland plan and to working in partnership with the Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee and the London 2012 ‘Get Set’ team, to enable a legacy for learning. London 2012, as well as being an exciting opportunity in its own right, provides Scotland with an ideal springboard for Glasgow 2014.

The programme

Click here to download the DRAFT programme.

How to book

To register for this event please visit http://conta.cc/gameslegacy.

This event is free. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Please contact Diane Carson on 0141 282 5172 or email [email protected] for further information.