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  Suzanne Todd 4:07 pm on August 24, 2011 Permalink  

  A schools poster competition has been launched by the Carbon Monoxide and Gas Safety Society, sponsored by Scotland Gas Networks.

  In the UK, around 300 people are injured and over 40 people die as the result of CO poisoning.

  We are calling on all pupils aged 10 to 11 to help us raise the profile of the dangers of Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning through designing an eye-catching poster.

  There will be 3 winning entries picked from all over the UK, and some brilliant Scottish entries are needed to get the important safety message across.

  Prizes include £300 for each winning pupil and £500 for each winning school, along with the chance to win a visit to the Houses of Parliament.

  And there is plenty of time to get your thinking caps on as the competition closes on 31 July 2012.

   Download flyer: FLYER

  Why not find out more at:  http://www.co-gassafety.co.uk/competition.html

   

   

   
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  mary horsburgh 3:40 pm on August 24, 2011 Permalink
  Tags: health, travel   

  Active Travel for East Lothian Pupils is on the Up! 

  Follow this link for the results of the Walk to School Week Survey May 2011Walk to School Week letter to Schools re survey result

   
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  The Brunton, Musselburgh 2:17 pm on August 23, 2011 Permalink
  Tags: Arts events and workshops for schools - now booking ( 2 )   

  If you haven’t already looked at the ELC Arts Education brochure then don’t delay!
  We have a range of workshops and events for schools as well as cpd sessions for teachers.
  Many of these are free, some have a small charge.
  Email artsservice@eastlothian.gov.uk or call 0131 665 9900 for more information.

   
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  Suzanne Todd 2:16 pm on August 23, 2011 Permalink  

  Angel Wings Teaching Pack – Mental Health 

  Angel Wings is work of fiction based on the experiences of a selected group of people with experience of mental ill health.

  After discussion we commissioned Anne Donovan to write imaginatively about a child’s experience of having a mother or father who experiences mental ill health.

  Anne was asked to write it in a way that would speak to children and young adults assuring them that they were not alone and that the experience is relatively common.

  So, Anne met with the people we invited to take part, asking them to talk openly and honestly about their experience – which they did. She then took all the experiences, mulled them over and turned them into Angel Wings, and as she says, the story would not exist without the generosity of the people who took part. We then asked Tess Wood to add illustrations which have added a special dimension.

  We are now keen that the book is put to positive use in supporting children and young people to explore issues of mental ill health. The book is suitable to be used within a formal educational settings – further teaching materials linked to the Curriculum for Excellence can be found on the resources page. We are also continuing to explore other uses of the book in collaboration with carers and mental health organisations. We will keep you updated on new developments on this site and welcome your ideas for its further use.

  Please feel free to download the book from the Resources Page and use it!

   
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  Bill Stephen 9:42 am on August 23, 2011 Permalink  

  Come and Try Canoeing Lunchtime at Haddington Wednesday 24th August 

  Outdoor Learning Service are running a series of free come and try it watersports lunchtime sessions for ELC staff based in Haddington. Dates are;

  Wednesday 24th August 1200-1430
  Wednesday 31st August 1200-1430

  These sessions are free for all ELC staff but we’d be happy to accept a donation for charity or a community project of your choice. We supply all the kit but a towel and a baselayer change could be useful. So come along and have a slightly different lunch-time experience, on the River Tyne- Look for the Outdoor Learning Service Flags.

  Meeting point is on the banks of Tyne by the Peter Potter Gallery.
  Come along and give it a try – or if you just want to chat about watersports pop along for a blether and find out how you can get involved in paddlesports.

  East Lothian Outdoor Learning Service

   
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  Bill Stephen 3:13 pm on August 18, 2011 Permalink
  Tags: orienteering ( 3 ), primary outdoor learning days ( 2 )   

  Primary Outdoor Learning Orienteering Sessions 2011/12 

  There is still time for East Lothian Primary Pupils to find themselves. A few sessions left in the free Orienteering 2011/12 Primary Outdoor Learning Days are still up for grabs. Point your pupils in the right direction with a chance to work on map and team skills and develop some confident individuals along the way. Why not bring your whole class along?

  Details of these free sessions delivered by the Outdoor Learning Service team are here and also availability for the events here.

  Come on get your compasses out! (Well actually, as well as the teaching we can supply those too!).

  East Lothian Outdoor Learning Service
  Tel: 0131 653 5217

   
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  Bill Stephen 12:03 pm on August 16, 2011 Permalink
  Tags: Development, first aid ( 2 ), Outdoor Learning ( 11 ), training ( 2 )   

  First Aid Courses Available for 2011/12 

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  As an HSE First Aid at Work provider once again the Outdoor Learning Service will be providing a range of first-aid courses this year for East Lothian Council Staff (Places also available for external candidates) These courses are a great opportunity to develop your skills and confidence in dealing with first aid situations wherever you work in the organisation.

  You can check out the dates and HSE approved courses available here .

  East Lothian Outdoor Learning Service.
  0131 653 5217

   
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  David Gilmour 9:56 pm on August 15, 2011 Permalink
  Tags: CPD ( 15 ), Curriculum for Excellence ( 3 ), SCRAN ( 2 )   

  Scran twilight training session, 7th September, Knox Academy 

  Hello East Lothian classroom teachers, probationers, librarians & education staff,

  Scran has arranged a twilight training session this term in Haddington. Hopefully you’ll be able to join us for some enlightening and enjoyable CPD. http://www.scran.ac.uk is the perfect accompanyment to CfE, providing many creative possibilities for the classroom and on Glow.

  Wednesday 7th September 2011

  Knox Academy, Haddington EH41 4DT

  4:30-6pm

  Bookings for the session can be made through your usual CPD route. Please feel free to pass this email message & attached poster onto others who may be interested. There is a course descriptor and leaflet attached for reference too. Even if you’ve been to a Scran session in the past, it’s worth coming along to see what’s new.

  Scran Leaflet

  Scran CPD Flyer – East Lothian Sept. 2011

  Scran CPD Course Descriptor & Tasks

  For example, our brand new exhibition called “Making Waves”, the story of Scotland’s swimming pools. East Lothian features highly in this rich collection of resources and is well worth exploring.

  If you have any booking problems or further queries, feel free to contact me & finally, our training sessions are completely free of charge.

  Regards

  Jackie

   

  Jackie Sangster

  Scran Education Officer

   

  http://www.scran.ac.uk

  Direct Dial: +44 (0)131 651 6817

  Email: jackie.sangster@rcahms.gov.uk

  Scran is a service of the Royal Commission on the Ancient & Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS)

   
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  David Gilmour 9:55 am on August 11, 2011 Permalink  

  London 2012 launches Young Games Maker programme to find 2,000 dedicated young volunteers

  • LOCOG to recruit over 2,000 16 to 18-year-olds to take up a broad range of volunteer roles

  • Team approach to be adopted throughout the programme to ensure best possible experience for the young people

  • Recruitment of sport specialist teams begins through National Governing Bodies and other appropriate sporting organisations from today

  • Team applications for the more numerous generalist roles and remaining specialist roles open on 22 September 2011

  With just one year to go until the start of the London 2012 Games, the London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) today announced details of the Young Games Maker programme. (More …)

   
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  David Gilmour 10:54 am on August 10, 2011 Permalink
  Tags: achievement, asl, awards ( 7 ), currioculumforexcellence   

  The Caledonian Family Of Awards 

  The Caledonian Family of Awards provide an opportunity for young people and adults with special support needs, to participate in an educational programme which will help them reach their full potential while increasing their self-esteem and independence.  Increasing their self – esteem and community involvement increases their ability to become active integrated members of society and is recognised with a national achievement award.

  The achievement awards from the Caledonian Family of Awards are tailor made packages which support education professionals to fulfil the requirements of The Curriculum for Excellence. Each of the Awards promotes independence skills, citizenship, equality of achievement while encouraging creativity and ambition.

  The Junior and Standard Awards are open to all young people, aged between 7 – 19 years, within additional support needs schools and young people with increased support needs in mainstream schools.

  The Team at the Caledonian Award are looking forward to welcoming back those of you who had young people involved in previous years and would be delighted to welcome groups who are new to the Caledonian Family of Awards.

  The award office is open between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Please do not hesitate to contact us at

  Bearsden Public Hall, 69 Drymen Rd, Bearsden, G61 3QT

  Tel – 0141 931 5678

  Fax – 0141 956 9562

  Email – mail@thecaledonianaward.org.uk

  Registration forms and more information is available on-line at

  http://www.thecaledonianaward.org.uk