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    Jennifer Sked 5:10 pm on February 25, 2013 Permalink
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    The World Education Games 2013 

     

    The World Education Games are taking place on the 5-7th March 2013 and we anticipate over 5.5 million pupils participating from around the globe and this year .  Pupils will even be attempting to become triple World Record Breakers too!  Enter World Education Games 2013!

     It is open to both primary & secondary schools and, as you may know, East Lothian pupils have competed extremely well in the past. 

     The Games incorporate, World Literacy Day, World Maths Day and World Science Day so there is something for everyone.

     
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    Suzanne Todd 6:21 pm on February 27, 2012 Permalink
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    World Book Day 

    If you haven’t signed up for the NLN on the 8th of March yet, please contact Margaret margaret.mcguinness@educationscotland.gov.uk as soon as possible. The key note speaker will be the author Nicola Morgan and there will be a choice of workshops and time to share ideas.

    World Book Day 

    As you may also be aware, it is World Book Day on the 1st of March. The Scottish Book Trust are putting on one of their wonderful Authors Live events. Please pass this onto any relevant colleagues and primary/S1 practitioners. Thanks.

    Teachers and librarians of P1-P7 – register your class now to watch our free online event with Francesca Simon (author of the Horrid Henry series) for World Book Day 2012! The event will take place at 11 a.m. on Thursday 1st March. We also have a comprehensive teaching resource pack to accompany the event. Finally, don’t forget your pupils can enter a competition to win Horrid Henry goodies right up until 9th March!

    Here are the links!

    • Register to watch our free online event with Francesca Simon – http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors-live-with-francesca-simon
    • Teaching resources to accompany the event and support the teaching of Horrid Henry books – http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/authors-live-with-francesca-simon#Teacher-Resources
    • A teaser video for the event – http://www.scottishbooktrust.com/podcasts/video/francesca-simon-teaser-trailer
    • Facebook competition – http://www.facebook.com/meetourauthors?sk=app_4949752878

     
  • Avatar of Suzanne Todd

    Suzanne Todd 4:26 pm on October 11, 2011 Permalink
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    Training for Trainers

    Friday 14th October 2011, 10am-4pm

     Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR

     Storyteller CPD | Skills

    What does it take to be an effective trainer?  How can you get the best out of yourself – and those you’re training?  Join Jamie Jauncey and Ruth Kirkpatrick to look at best practice approaches, your own training style and practical tools to help you deliver engaging and meaningful storytelling training. This day-long course is relevant to experienced storytellers who want to develop their abilities as a training facilitator, and anyone else who wants a fresh approach to delivering training events.

    £40/£34 Network members   To Book : 0131 556 9579

     Aims

    • Look at planning a session
    • Consider personal training style and aims
    •  Explore different audiences and learning styles
    •  Consider structure and content of a session
    •  Consider how to engage with a group
    •  Try out some story-related exercises
    •  Hear others’ ideas and consider some challenges

    Programme  – The morning will be lead by Ruth Kirkpatrick who will address the specifics of storytelling training, from the practical to the cognitive. You will have a chance to plan a workshop to fit a scenario. In the afternoon Jamie Jauncey will lead the session to look more generally at how ‘story’ can be a valuable tool in training, and explore various ways in which it can help us connect with ourselves and others.

     The whole day will be experiential and fun.

     Please note there will be a break for lunch, but food is not provided. The Storytelling Café is open, or you’re welcome to bring a packed lunch. There will be tea and coffee breaks during the day.

     
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    David Gilmour 9:27 am on August 8, 2011 Permalink
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    Scottish Storytelling Centre – Training Events Calendar September – October 2011 

     Inspiring Voices Educators’ Day |Storytelling in Practice | Learning

    Sat 10 Sep | 10am-4pm | £50/£46 Network members

    We believe story, poetry, voice and language play are an essential key to language development, enjoyment in learning and teaching, and to delivering the Curriculum for Excellence in a way that engages and inspires young people and their teachers for life. This day aims to re-invigorate teachers to take a creative, fun approach to using storytelling, poetry, song and creative language as a medium for teaching right across the curriculum. After a welcome by Scotland’s National Poet, Liz Lochhead, join some of Scotland’s leading poets and storytellers for practical tools and tips to boost your confidence, extend your repertoire, and refresh your spirit and love of language. A Connecting Voices Scottish Storytelling Centre and Scottish Poetry Library collaboration, designed for educators working with P1-S1. Lunch and refreshments included.

    Starting with Stories 1 | Beginners skills | Skills

    Sat 24 Sep | 10am-1pm | £18/£15 Network members

    An introduction to storytelling and storytelling skills, led by Linda Bandelier. This participative session is for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling skills.

    Starting with Stories 2 | Beginners Skills | Skills

    Sat 1 Oct | 10am-4pm | £32/£28 Network members

    Discover and develop your own storytelling skills and techniques. Look in more depth at how storytelling works, and build your confidence. Designed for anyone who’s attended Starting with Stories 1 or has already some basic storytelling experienceand wants to go a step further.This participative workshop will be facilitated by storyteller Linda Bandelier.

    Storytelling for Children with Complex Needs | Contexts | Health and wellbeing

    Sat 8 Oct | 10am-1pm | £30/£26 Network members

    Join storyteller and puppeteer Aileen Finlay to hear about her experiences of developing storytelling projects for children with complex special needs. Discover some approaches to finding and adapting appropriate stories, take away practical hints and tips on making and using props to support the stories and discuss ideas surrounding the potential of multi-sensory storytelling.

    Starting with Stories 1 | Beginners skills | Skills

    Sat 22 Oct | 10am-1pm | £18/£15 Network members

    An introduction to storytelling and storytelling skills, led by Eric Brennan. This participative session is for anyone curious about discovering and developing their own storytelling skills.

    Starting with Stories 2 | Beginners skills | Skills

    Fri 28 Oct | 10am-4pm | £32/£28 Network members

    Discover and develop your own storytelling skills and techniques. Look in more depth at how storytelling works and build your confidence. Designed for anyone who’s attended Starting with Stories 1 or has already some basic storytelling experienceand wants to go a step further. This participative workshop will be facilitated by storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick.

    Bookings: 0131 556 9579

     

    Scottish Storytelling Centre

    43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR T 0131 556 9579 F 0131 557 5224

    E reception@scottishstorytellingcentre.com W http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk

    The Scottish Storytelling Centre is a partnership between the Scottish Storytelling Forum and the Church of Scotland. Founding Patron: George Mackay Brown

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    • Mrs Polley 2:38 pm on August 8, 2011 Permalink | Reply

      Wow! That sounds really great…… but so expensive!!!! What a pity!

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    David Gilmour 9:44 am on April 13, 2011 Permalink
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    Help “Film:21st Century Literacy” with Film Benefits Survey 

    Film: 21st Century Literacy is conducting a survey to assess the impact of using film in primary and secondary education and they need your help.

    We need to talk to teachers from primary and secondary classes in the UK who have been involved in filmmaking and/or film watching projects in the last few years.

    The questionnaire can be downloaded here and emailed to suewendybaker@googlemail.com
    Teachers’ Questionnaire

     
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    mary horsburgh 11:35 am on October 13, 2010 Permalink
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    Lennoxlove Book Festival 

    Attached is a flyer for the Lennoxlove Book Festival which takes place 19-21 November. Copies of the flyer will be distributed to every school w/c 1 November.
    LBFX ELC

     
  • Avatar of mary horsburgh

    mary horsburgh 3:43 pm on October 8, 2010 Permalink
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    Library Newsletter for Schools 

    Follow this link to the first newsletter for schools from the Library Service.

    http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk/downloads/Bookmarks_Issue_1_Oct_2010.pdf

     
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