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    Jennifer Sked 4:51 pm on December 12, 2012 Permalink
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    Library Services Homework Club 

    Volunteers needed for Homework Clubs

    Homework clubs are a new service from East Lothian Libraries, which will be launched in January 2013. They consist of a 1.5 to 2-hour drop-in session, run by a Volunteer Homework Club Leader with the assistance of a Volunteer Homework Club Helper. Primary School Children can come and do their homework at their local library where they would benefit from space to study, access to a wide selection of books, online resources, word processing and supervised internet access. 

    The volunteers would supervise children, support them in completing their homework, assist them with using the range of research tools available in the library, and encourage them to search the library shelves for books that might be relevant to their needs. They will also be asked to complete a small amount of administration and paperwork involved in the running of the club.

    Homework Club Leaders need to be members of the Disclosure Scotland PVG scheme.

    The majority of club members will be aged 8-12 (P4-7), but, depending on the Homework Club Leader, some clubs may accept children from P1. The aim of the homework clubs is to provide a safe friendly environment for children within the library where they can come together and work on their homework. Volunteers offer support but do not teach the children.

     Homework Club – Application Form1

    Job Outline – Homework Club Volunteer

    Homework Club task description

    If you are interested in volunteering with a Homework club, either as a Homework Club Leader or Helper please or contact Agnès Guyon or your local library for further information:

    Agnès Guyon – Senior Librarian – Young People’s Services
    Library and Museum Headquarters – Dunbar Road – Haddington – EH41 3PJ

    Tel: 01620 820 612  - aguyon@eastlothian.gov.uk

     

     

     

     

     
  • Avatar of Bill Stephen

    Bill Stephen 10:51 am on December 3, 2012 Permalink
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    Primary Outdoor Learning Days 2012/13 …last few places available… 

     

     

     

     

    The Primary Outdoor Learning days so far have been well subscribed. These additional days on top of outdoor school provision already provided by the service are designed to encourage schools to get pupils involved in outdoor learning. So far a very successful year ;

    • 440 pupils have attended the Paddlesport Sessions and  taken part in Paddlepoower Start Awards
    • 125 Pupils attending the Climbing/Indoor Climbing sessions
    • 700 Pupils attending Orienteering sessions around East Lothian

    These free sessions, staffed by ELC Outdoor Learning Service Teachers build pupils skills in these activities as well as the generic skills and benefits from engaging in experiential and outdoor learning . The sessions also benefit pupils and schools by providing further opportunities to enhance delivery of the core capacities of the Curriculum for Excellence through Outdoor Learning.

    There are only a few spaces left for the Orienteering sessions and Indoor Climbing – get in touch to book a session & you can check availability here.

    wstephen@eastlothian.gov.uk  0131 653 5217.

     
  • Avatar of Admin (David Gilmour)

    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?:
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  • Avatar of David Gilmour

    David Gilmour 4:03 pm on September 30, 2010 Permalink
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    Scottish Storytelling Centre – Storyrich – Storytelling and Creative Teaching: P1-P7 

    Storyrich – Storytelling and Creative Teaching: P1-P7
    Mon 25 October, 9.15am-3.30pm

    In this practical and inspiring day, we will explore imaginative use of storytelling in the classroom and across the school, bringing to life the Curriculum for Excellence. Led by storyteller Ruth Kirkpatrick and storytelling teacher Fergus McNicol, participants will develop storytelling skills and explore different approaches to cross-curricular learning including Japanese story theatre (Kamishibai). Geeta Ramanujam, Festival guest and founder of the Kathalaya Trust, Bangalore and Scots storyteller, Stuart McHardy will also provide valuable input during the day.
    £32 (£26 network members)

    Box office 0131 556 9579 or http://www.scottishstorytellingcentre.co.uk

    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

     
  • Avatar of Admin (David Gilmour)

    Admin (David Gilmour) 12:40 pm on September 13, 2010 Permalink
    Tags: europe, euroquiz, , , primary   

    Euroquiz 2011 is now open to all primary schools.

    “The Euroquiz is a wonderful way to learn about Europe and its rich history. It opens minds to other cultures and other ways of thinking which is of huge benefit in our multicultural society. Euroquiz fits well with our Scottish Curriculum for Excellence” Mike Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning

    “The Euroquiz is an excellent event which allows the children to develop their knowledge of Europe in a fun way. It encourages independent and collaborative learning and encourages team work.” – Irene Williams, Pinkie Peters Primary School, East Lothian

    INTERESTED?
    Contact your International Co-ordinator ASAP. Details also available from Barbara MacLeod at SEET 0131 557 9886/07903 693106 barbara@seet.uk.com Further info also at http://www.seet.uk.com

    Download poster (pdf, 1 page, 300KB) Publicity poster for LTS

     

    • christine allan 4:08 pm on October 3, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      Could you please send me more information on the Euroquiz 2011, many thanks.

    • Avatar of David Gilmour

      David Gilmour 11:09 am on October 4, 2010 Permalink | Reply

      This is all the information we have at the moment: I suggest having a look at the primary schools page on the SEET site here: http://www.seet.uk.com/primaryschools.html

      I’ve dropped Barbara an email to see if there is more info available which I could post here.

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