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    David Gilmour 12:54 pm on March 13, 2012 Permalink
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    Glow Meet: Programme Title – Daily What Newsround 23/03/2012 11:00 for 20 mins 

    Programme Title:
    Daily What Newsround
    Description:
    The Daily What News eds return with an action-packed round-up of the site’s latest stories.
    With fun games such as the latest stories in numbers and discussion topics that would engage even the most reluctant participant, Louise and Melissa return on Friday 9th March @ 11am LIVE from Glow TV’s Glasgow studio.
    We think these news girls are just fab and their approach to the show is likely to be light-hearted and fun, whilst introducing some inspiring opportunities for classroom discussion and ideas about how to use the news site’s stories in school.
    Date and time:
    23/03/2012 11:00
    Programme Duration:
    20 minutes approximately
    Supporting materials:
    Click here to go to the news site itself: The Daily What News
    Programme tags:
    global citizenship; health+wellbeing; literacy+english; literacy; sciences; social studies; CPD; pupil interest; industry expert; creativity; inter-discipliniary
    Registered with Glow TV?:
    REGISTERED MEMBERS CAN SIGN UP HERE
    Go to Programme:
    CLICK HERE TO VIEW THIS PROGRAMME ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT
    Programme Category:
    SCHOOLS AND FUN
     
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    Admin (David Gilmour) 11:15 am on March 13, 2012 Permalink
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    Glow Meet: The Beavers are Back! 27/04/2012 10:45 

    Programme Title:
    The Beavers are Back!
    Description:
    Here’s your chance to speak to Beaver Expert Robert Needham, Field Officer for the Scottish Beaver Trial.

    Beavers became extinct in the UK 400 years ago, but now they are back in Scotland as part of a trial reintroduction, being co-ordinated by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland and the Scottish Wildlife Trust in partnership.

    Since May 2009, four beaver families have been reintroduced to Knapdale, near Lochgilphead in Argyll and they have been busy since then making lodges, a dam and producing kits (baby beavers). This is your chance to ask lots of questions related to beavers and their habitat and to find out the latest news from the Trial.

    Roisin will be showing interesting photo footage of the beavers as well as showing you what beaver signs to look out for, just in case you want to go to Knapdale and find them for yourself.

    This Glow meet is aimed at Primary and lower secondary learners.

    Date and time:
    27/04/2012 10:45
    Programme Duration:
    Up to 1 hour
    Supporting materials:
    Beaver Education Pack
    Programme tags:
    sciences; pupil interest; industry expert
    Registered with Glow TV?:
    SIGN UP TO TAKE PART HERE
     
  • Avatar of Ashley Muir

    Ashley Muir 4:00 pm on March 9, 2012 Permalink  

    Saltire Society National Scottish Song Competition 

    Entry into the Saltire Society National Scottish Song Competition is now open!

     

     National Scottish Song

    Competition 2012

     

    Established in 1975 by Jean Lindsay, Chairman of the Society 1983-86

     A Competition for School and Junior Choirs to encourage

    the singing of Scottish, Gaelic and dialect songs by children.

    The Competition also embraces Composition.

     

    The Competition will be held at Perth Concert Hall, Mill Street, Perth on Wednesday 20th June 2012 commencing at 10.30 a.m.

     Adjudicator:   Kenneth Thomson

     Official Accompanist:  Stuart Hope

     Please see attached the competition information and entry form.

    We very much hope you will be able to take part and help us celebrate Scotland’s great heritage in music.

     

    Please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Mason, saltire@saltiresociety.org.uk should you have any questions.

    Website: http://www.saltiresociety.org.uk

    Song Entry information & forms 2012

    Song Entry information & forms 2012

     
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    Ashley Muir 3:44 pm on March 9, 2012 Permalink  

    Dundee University Student Survey – FAO Primary Teachers 

    The survey forms part of a national study on the use of story in the primary classroom by the University of Dundee, in association with Scottish Youth Theatre and The Scottish Storytelling Centre. It takes about 5 minutes to complete, and as a “thank you”, teachers completing the survey will be entered into a prize draw for a 15- book Roald Dahl Collection.  The results of the survey, and the implications for practice arising from these will be shared when the data analysis has been completed.

     The survey will be open between 2/4/12 – 25/5/12, and the URL is:

     http://www.survey.dundee.ac.uk/story

     
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    Admin (David Gilmour) 11:52 am on March 8, 2012 Permalink
    Tags: "work experience",   

    Glow Meet: World of Work Wednesdays – Explore Your Future in Oil and Gas 

    Programme Title:
    World of Work Wednesdays – Explore Your Future in Oil and Gas
    Description:
    Do you want a career with global opportunities? Are you interested in working for a pioneering industry? Do you want the chance to earn as you learn?Join our World of Work Wednesday event to hear from oil & gas professionals to hear what types of jobs are available in the industry and what it’s is really like to be part of a dynamic sector that offers excellent rewards for hard work!

    Also you’ll get the chance to ask real-life professionals anything you’ve ever wanted to know about oil & gas.

    From HR to PR, drilling to design, accountancy to apprenticeships, onshore and offshore there’s something to inspire everyone.
    So why not sign up and join us to find out all about it?!

    Date and time:
    14/03/2012 14:00
    Programme Duration:
    1 hour
    Supporting materials:
    Visit My Oil and Gas Career to find out more about working in the oil and gas industry.
    Programme tags:
    pupil interest; industry expert; careers/work
    Registered with Glow TV?:
    SIGN UP TO TAKE PART HERE
    Go to Programme:
    CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE GLOW MEET ON THE DAY
    Programme Category:
    WORLD OF WORK WEDS
     
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    mary horsburgh 3:49 pm on March 7, 2012 Permalink
    Tags: , diamond jubilee, food   

    A very special opportunity for Scottish schools through the Cook for The Queen competition! 

    To celebrate the Diamond Jubilee, British Food Fortnight is inviting all schools in the UK to create a special menu featuring recipes that celebrate the best of British to be served to The Queen and The Duchess of Cornwall at a reception at Buckingham Palace in June.

    Taking part is easy! All schools have to do is design a menu fit for The Queen that celebrates the food produced in your part of the country. See http://www.lovebritishfood.co.uk/about-british-food-fortnight/cook-for-the-queen/ for details.

    The competition is open to 10 – 15 year olds in all primary and secondary schools in the UK and closing date for entries is Monday 30th April.

    Moreover, as well as the chance to be invited to Buckingham Palace in June to see their winning recipes brought to life and help serve them at a reception attended by The Queen, 4 Scottish schools entering the competition also have the opportunity to show off their entries at Holyroodhouse Palace in May!

    If your school is interested in this fantastic opportunity at Holyroodhouse, please contact Danielle on info@lovebritishfood.co.uk for more details.

     
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    Admin (David Gilmour) 3:13 pm on March 7, 2012 Permalink
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    Glow Meet: Health and wellbeing – Substance Misuse 

     

    Programme Title:
    Health and wellbeing – Substance Misuse
    Description:
    Constable Dougie McClounie from the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency will deliver this Glow meet looking at the key issues surrounding drug education in Scotland.He has wide range of experience including community policing and supporting young people in further and higher education. He was the drug awareness officer for Glasgow city centre and west end where he delivered a wide range of drug related presentations including inputs to all schools in the division.

    Constable McClounie is now a member of the Interventions team at the SCDEA. He has a great interest in delivering drug education and awareness to support young people in making the correct choices in life. He also works in the planning teams for both Choices for Life and Shared Responsibility.

    This Glow meet will be useful to all practitioners working with children and young people. The importance of effective partnership working in substance misuse education will be discussed and there will be an opportunity to ask ‘tricky’ questions.

    Date and time:
    27/03/2012 16:00
    Programme Duration:
    1 hour
    Supporting materials:
     
    Programme tags:
    health+wellbeing; CPD; industry expert
    Registered with Glow TV?:
    SIGN UP TO TAKE PART HERE
    Go to Programme:
    CLICK HERE TO JOIN THE GLOW MEET ON THE DAY
    Programme Category:
    HEALTH AND WELLBEING
     
  • Avatar of David Gilmour

    David Gilmour 10:55 am on March 7, 2012 Permalink
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    Scran Meet1 – An introduction to interdisciplinary learning images 

     

    Scran Meet1 – An introduction to interdisciplinary learning images
    Description:
    Join us in CPD Central for our inaugural ScranMeet to find out how you can acquire imagery and information from the SCRAN website.

    Discover diverse content and resources both local and global, to illuminate CfE projects right across the curriculum.

    The ScranMeet will consist of an introductory presentation by education officer and former teacher, Jackie Sangster followed by some Q&A.

    Date and time:
    03/05/2012 15:45
    Programme Duration:
    1 hour
    Supporting materials:
    SCRAN Website
    Programme tags:
    CPD
    Registered with Glow TV?:
    PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THIS EVENT IN CPD CENTRAL
    Go to Programme:
    THIS CPD OPPORTUNITY CAN BE ACCESSED THROUGH CPD CENTRAL
    Programme Category:
    CPD
     
  • Avatar of j-bar03

    j-bar03 9:40 am on March 6, 2012 Permalink
    Tags: 60:60, , Jubilee, Woodland Trust   

    60:60 writing competition 

    William Fiennes, guest judgeEnter the Woodland Trust’s Jubilee writing competition for schools - challenge your class to sum up 60 years in
    just 60 words.

    Top prize is a writing workshop for pupils by guest judge and celebrated author William Fiennes.

    Closes 30th March

    nature detectives wildlife club arrow full competition details

     
  • Avatar of Ashley Muir

    Ashley Muir 5:17 pm on March 1, 2012 Permalink  

    The Herald and Daily What News Schools Journalist of the Year Competition 

    Daily What News – the online news service for Scottish schools, funded by Education Scotland and created in association with the Herald newspaper.

    Last week we launched our annual Schools Journalist competition and we are trying to involve as many teachers and pupils across Scotland as possible.

     We’re looking for pupils aged 16 and under to send us a report about something that’s going on in their school or community. Four finalists will have their work published on our site and the writer of the story that gets the most hits will win a Kindle for their school and a family ticket to Edinburgh Zoo.

     

    The competition’s deadline is midnight on Thursday 22 March. Here is a link to all the details on our site:

     http://www.dailywhat.org.uk/2012/02/schools-journalist-of-the-year-2012.aspx

     

     
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