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2011
January 27th, 2011 | 
Author: After a wonderful time ‘down under’ we are embarking on the year ahead at full tilt.
D of E training in Dornoch over next two weeks, then Belize for recce/logistics for new project/work there….watch this space!
More D of E training follows then Reflective Leader course in Andalucia once more at the wonderful La Jarilla, and all before Easter!
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Schilpario October 2010
Once more a fabulous outdoor learning week with great people from spain, Scotland and Latvia – thanks for all the input and FUN!
Tallinn and Rakvere
Just had a great week in Estonia working with teachers at the University and College on outdoor learning. We were delighted by the response and welcome we received by all and hope to continue this partnership for years to come. Both Tallinn and Rakvere are beautiful places and we so enjoy visiting…Thanks to Reeda, Katrin, Lehte, Tiimo, and Gert for all their help. Hope to see you soon – photos to follow!
Reflective Leader
Just arrived back after a fabulous week in Andalucia at La Jarilla www.lajarilla.net
with ‘reflective leaders’ from Turkey, Scotland, Iceland, Wales, Ro
mania and Germany.
We had a wonderful time there with lots of fun as well as learning…thanks to all and roll on next one in March!
Now to Andalucia
Gold Residential complete and Gold expeditions successfully completed by all in GLORIOUS weather.
Now to Andalucia to run Reflective Leader courses at La Jarilla. Looking forward to place and people….
D of E Gold Residential/Open Gold Expeditions
Planning and preparation underway for both of above, ready to kick off on August 23rd with young people from all over UK and one from Dubai!
Immediately following this is EU inservice teacher CPD course ‘ The Reflective Leader’ in Andalucia.
So diverse groups and activities…but all good!
July – time out
July is time for us to ‘regroup’ and get ready for a hectic Aug -Nov, though we do have Open Golds/Gold Residentials to run/plan amongst this!
From mid Aug though its FULL ON with Gold Residential, Open Gold, inservice course for educators in Spain on ‘reflective leadership’ , then work for Tallinn Uni, Rakvere teacher training – Estonia on ‘outdoor learning’, inservice course in Italy (outdoor learning) and presenting at a conference on ‘good practice by course providers for courses in EU’ in Turkey straight after. SO enjoying what/if/any free time we have!
Good summer everyone reading this!
Golds complete….
Yesterday saw finish of Gold practice expeds. Well done to all on completing Ardgay to Ullapool and the two girls who joined us to finish their ENTIRE Gold Award!!
Now some Bronze assessing before Curriculum for Excellence outdoor residential experience week in the Cairngorms with Primary 7′s.
Finally more Bronze assessed expeds before end of June and time to relax for a bit!
Summer Term
Next week sees the start of a busy summer season – D of E work at Dornoch, BSES talks in Moray and supervising/assessing two expeditions.
All before we get to Estonia where we are working at Tallinn University for a week with students on ’outdoor learning’. Thankfully that is followed by the EEE conference in Denmark – great to catch up with the EEE crowd again and hopefully pick up some new ideas too!
Thereafter, one expedition after the other….until….Italian course!
All comenius/grundtvig courses
Please note all course applications need to be in with National Agency BY 30th April.
For any educator in EU wanting to apply for a course below, contact us for pre -registration forms ASAP!
The Reflective Leader – Educational Improvements and Development
Unique fully EU funded (Comenius and Grundtvig)
CPD opportunity for teachers, headteachers, QIO’s, lecturers at all stages/ages of education
To share a residential experience with European teachers whilst exploring the model of the reflective leader to develop a greater understanding of the challenges learners face and so assist them in their personal development and growth.
In a stunning, relaxing location in the hills of Andalucia;
http://www.lajarilla.net/flash.htm
Location; Polopos, Contraviesa, Andalucia, Spain
September 11th-17th 2010
http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/search.cfm
UK-2010-1141-002
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION/APPLICATION FORMS CONTACT (CLOSING DATE -30th APRIL)
or call
Ally – 07720711453/01224690880
Irene – 07769701934/01862810571
Cultural awareness, diversity and integration – a sense of place
Unique fully EU funded (Comenius and Grundtvig)
CPD opportunity for teachers, headteachers, QIO’s, lecturers at all stages/ages of education
To share a residential experience with European teachers whilst exploring cultural diversity, identity and integration
in a fabulous setting/location in the Eastern Alpujarras, Andalucia, Spain
November 6th -12th 2010
http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/search.cfm
UK-2009-800-002
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION/APPLICATION FORMS CONTACT (CLOSING DATE -30th APRIL)
or call
Ally – 07720711453/01224690880
Irene – 07769701934/01862810571
Taking Learning Outdoors – Outdoors Experiential Learning
Unique fully EU funded (Comenius and Grundtvig)
CPD opportunity for teachers, headteachers, QIO’s, lecturers at all stages/ages of education
To share a residential experience with European teachers whilst experiencing and practicing experiential methodology in the outdoors; group dynamic methods/cooperative activities,
developing reflection/reviewing techniques
and encouraging observation of social skills
Set in a Refugio near the small village of Schilpario in the mountains N/W of Bergamo
http://ec.europa.eu/education/trainingdatabase/search.cfm
UK-2009-935-001
October 16th- 22nd 2010
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION/APPLICATION FORMS CONTACT (CLOSING DATE -30th APRIL)
or call
Ally – 07720711453/01224690880
Irene – 07769701934/01862810571