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Fearless campaign gives kids an anonymous way to look out for each other
For most students the summer holidays are the highlight of the year, but for some young people it can mean an increased risk of harm and neglect without their teachers looking out for them. The Fearless campaign, which is run by CrimeStoppers, is encouraging young people to look out for one another. Anyone who has…
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Should Scotland concentrate on teaching Chinese Mandarin?
Most students learn French, German and/or Spanish at high school, but as the Scottish Government moves to create closer ties with China, should we be teaching our pupils Chinese? After all, it’s one of the most widely spoken languages in the world: 1.1 billion currently people speak Mandarin. Melvyn Roffe, principal of George Watson’s College,…
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Developing employability skills with Outward Bound
Outward Bound trips are the highlight of the year filled with adventure and fun. But, the trips to the outdoors also build on students’ employability skills. St Machar Academy in Aberdeen have been coming to The Outward Bound Trust for over ten years, taking groups to centres in Loch Eil in the Scottish Highlands and…
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My school days: Lewis Capaldi
Lewis Capaldi shot to fame at the end of 2016 after his music was noticed on SoundCloud. One EP, two headline tours, four singles, and over 55,000 Instagram followers later, the 21-year-old still looks back fondly on his school days. He attributes part of his success to his time as a student at St Kentigern’s…
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Summer Escapes
It’s finally the summer holidays and that means no exams, no lesson plans and no marking, just six weeks of peace away from class. But, before you know it, it will be time to head back to work, so why not make the most of your summer holidays and escape for some well-deserved time away?…
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Making bank: Good personal finance should start in schools
Car loans, student debt, bad credit… When it comes to money there are so many decisions to be made when you reach adulthood. As with everything, what you learn in school could change the direction of your life. As a teacher, money isn’t necessarily a subject you’re well-versed in. But have you thought about setting…
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Celebrating literature at Wigtown Book Festival
Literature is an important and enjoyable for adults and children alike. Whether you’re a writer or a reader, the annual Wigtown Book Festival has an event for you. Situated in Dumfries and Galloway, this year the festival is celebrating its 20th birthday with a programme of events for adults, children and young people. The festival is just…
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Gaelic in the great outdoors
For teachers working in the Gaelic medium, or even in mainstream English language schools who have pupils interested in learning the language, Spòrs Gàidhlig is a great new resource. The outdoor activity organisation offers opportunities to schools and young people to get them into the beautiful Scottish countryside and explore the natural landscape in the…
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Scotland’s mission to end period poverty
Period poverty is when girls and women don’t have access to sanitary products – a sad state of affairs in modern day Scotland. It leads to missing school, feelings of shame, and even using makeshift feminine hygiene like rags which can cause toxic shock. Menstrual cycles can be a taboo subject at the best of…
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Road safety learning within the Curriculum for Excellence
It’s Your Call but don’t be a Crash Magnet. Road Safety Scotland have developed two free road safety learning resources specifically for secondary school pupils, and linked to CfE. ‘Your Call’, is suitable for S1-S3, and ‘Crash Magnets’, for S4-S6. These online resources aim to engage young people in developing road skills to promote good…
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