There will be no more updates to Aberdeen Grid for Learning.

Most of the information is already on Glow and any remaining information will be transferred soon.

Much of the information here is already out of date.

There is a replacement portal page at http://www.aberdeen-education.org.uk/portal/

Any queries - Andy Watson 01224 814773

Oct 2010

Do Something Creative. Do Science.

As part of the Scottish Government’s ‘Do something creative. Do Science’ campaign, (http://www.infoscotland.com/science) we are hosting a range of events and fun competitions across the country in order to make secondary school pupils more aware that science as an integral part of everyday life.

The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness amongst S1 – S4 pupils/ 11 to16- year-olds that science is fun, interesting and all around them. Anything is possible with science and studying science can lead to many exciting opportunities and professions.

More information here.

18/3/09
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The Next Generation Learning National School Quiz is coming!

The Next Generation Learning National School Quiz is happening on Friday 12th March!

Pupils will get the chance to represent their school, and participate with other children up and down the country, as part of the BIGGEST EVER online schools quiz!

Aimed at 8-9 year old primary school children, the quiz will cover curriculum areas from history, science, citizenship, numeracy and literacy. Pupils will love this fun and interactive way of learning.

More details here.

10/02/10
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Great Plant Hunt

There’s never been a better time to get involved in The Great Plant Hunt and enjoy fun and free educational activities in the classroom, online and outdoors. There are plenty of things to see and do now or you can plan the project into your spring and summer term activities. The project is clearly linked to the national curriculum and can be used as a resource to link your teaching to the theme of ‘Earth’ for National Science and Engineering Week (12-21 March 2010) and the International Year of Biodiversity in 2010.

More details here

11/11/09
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Flood-Aware Competition

Next May, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency opens its new eco-designed office, Inverdee House in Aberdeen. To celebrate the opening of this innovative new building SEPA are launching an exciting competition for all school pupils attending Aberdeen City schools.

We want you to create a multimedia presentation, of five minutes or less, aimed at making Scotland flood-aware. Working in groups you will first need to find out about how flooding affects Scotland and then decide on a format for your presentation. It could take the form of a filmed documentary or perhaps you may prefer to produce a piece of animation or a musical performance - it's up to you. Entries will be judged on their originality, their message and the impact of the presentation.

The two winning entries - one primary and one secondary school - will receive a £100 Amazon voucher for their school; a visit from SEPA to talk to their class about protecting the environment, as well as a prize for every pupil in the winning class. Their presentations will be shown at the launch of Inverdee House in Torry in May 2010 and at various SEPA road shows throughout the year.

To get you started, visit our Floodline Kids website http://apps.sepa.org.uk/floodlinekids/ for lots of useful information on the causes and effects of flooding and some fun games to play.

Closing date for entries is 27 March 2010. Further information here. Application forms are available here.

Full details on how to submit your entry along with further suggestions for presentation ideas are available in the teachers' notes.

21/10/09
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'Getting in Shape' website

Getting in Shape is an integrated, structured cross-curricular programme of teaching and learning about how to develop a balanced lifestyle. There is a focus on food production, nutrition and health. It includes a unique web site which allows pupils to gain an insight into life on three different farms in the N E of Scotland. All the resources fully meet the objectives of the Curriculum for Excellence.

The site is here.

20/10/09
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RM EasyMail Plus problems

As most of you will be aware, the upgrade to Easymail has had some problems.

It now appears that these problems have been resolved. Details of any remaining issues are here.

One change that you may wish to take into account is that a user with a Normal template no longer has a 'forward' or 'reply to all' button. This is only available on the Advanced template. Templates can be changed by the person with the admin login to Easymail in your school

4//9/09
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AGfL and GLOW

Over the next few months, much of the information which has previously appeared here will be transferred to the Aberdeen City pages of Glow.
4//9/09
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"Don't Judge a Book by its Cover"

Supporting a child with an acquired brain injury at school - training opportunity 21st November. Further details here.
4//9/09
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Home and Hospital Tuition Service

Information about the HHTS is available here.

The referral form for HHTS is available here.

4//9/09
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Vote for Culter School Blog!

Culter School is currently second in a vote to find the favourite primary blog and are very keen to win.

Take a look at their blog and vote for them here.

8/6//09
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Highland Games Challenge
 

JOIN THE COUNCIL TEAM!

Up to 16 people, competing in five Decathlon Events including, Long Jump, Shot Putt, Caber Tossing, 100m Dash and Tug O’war.  They will also take part in five mystery charity challenges, which are kept secret until the day, as we couldn’t have you practising for these!
 

More details here.

8/6//09
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Draft Exclusion Policy and Procedures – Consultation

Dear Colleagues

 Please find a draft copy of the revised Exclusion Policy and Procedures for the City for consultation.  A set of questions have been provided to facilitate the consultation process.  Please do not feel constrained by these - we would welcome feedback and comment on any aspect of the Policy and Procedures. 

Thank you

Lynette Grant

Policy Officer Inclusion

30/04/09
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Virus Attack on AGfL

Over last weekend (18/19 April) this site was hacked and malicious code placed on each page. The site was closed for a time while the problem was detected and eliminated. There should be no problems now but if anyone does find any problem, please let me know as soon as possible on 346217.

21/04/09
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Improvement Conference 1.4.09

Presentations from the Improvement Conference -

Aberdeen Learning Strategy, etc
Sharing Good Practice Glow Group - L Bowie
Testing the CfE Framework - J Glover

02/04/09
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CfE Latest Guidance

More information and downloadable documents about the new Experiences and Outcomes guidance is available here

02/04/09
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Kingsford / Springhill / Greenfern School reunion

As you may already know, Kingsford School has reached the milestone of being 50 years young. To celebrate this occasion, we would like to invite all current and former members of staff to a dinner to be held on Friday 22nd May at the Palm Court Hotel. Whether you were a Greenfern, Springhill or Kingsford member of staff we are sure this will be a great opportunity to catch up with friends old and new.

More details here.

02/04/09
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Hospital and Home Tuition Service

The Hospital and Home Tuition Service is an education service, based in the Children’s Hospital that provides educational support to children and young people of school age whose education has been interrupted for a time.

Further information here.

Referral form here.
30/3/09
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adventure aberdeen

adventure aberdeen (formerly the outdoor education service) are launching an exciting 2009 programme of adventurous outdoor activities for children and adults. Why not try: White water rafting, kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, abseiling, coastal scrambling, gorge walking, mountain biking, coasteering, sailing, surfing and mountaineering.

Our activities are perfect for anybody who wants to have a go at something new, develop skills or simply have fun.  Our well-established service provides high quality and exciting outdoor activity packages for all children and adults of all abilities.

Visit our website at:

www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/adventureaberdeen

Or click here to download our brochure.

17/3/09
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Competition Winner

In a recent NESCPC competition, pupils were asked to design the cover of a new
series of Child Protection leaflets.

The winner was a Culter School pupil, Fraser Milne. He was presented with
a certificate and gift vouchers by Chief Constable Colin McKerracher.

See the winning entry here.

16/3/09
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Free EU Resources

The 'EU in slides' is a new product published by DG COMM. It is a choice of PP slides outlining the basics of what the EU is and how it works. They are intended as a flexible aid for teachers and others to give presentations and speeches about the EU. Users can easily combine these slides with their own slides. They are open for editing, so any of our multipliers can re-use illustrations, graphs or the template.

Resources are here.
16/3/09
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Proposals for new structure
 

Dear Colleagues

Please find below draft structure proposals for consultation. You will note that these proposals are at strategic level and give an indication of the proposed shape of the new directorates. The models shown are a 5 director model and a 6 director model. I have discussed this with Trades Union colleagues who know that this information is being posted on the Zone today (04 Feb 09).

I have taken account of the views expressed to me through staff briefings, the survey, and on an ad hoc basis by staff and I hope that you find that these proposals reflect your views so far.

I would be grateful if you could remit any comments back to either your directors or to me directly by email or in writing and of course you can make your comments known via your TU rep if you prefer.

Thank you

Sue Bruce
Chief Executive