Students at Portlethen Academy recently virtually welcomed industry experts into their classroom. Organised by the school's Excelerate Business and Community Support Officer Isla Elliot, in collaboration with the class teacher, [...]
“Bringing the curriculum to life is vital to engage and motivate young people. This cannot be the role of teachers alone. To understand the world outside the classroom walls, powerful partnerships are vital. [...]
A programme which empowers teachers with the confidence and skills to deliver inspiring and motivating STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) learning experiences for primary pupils has launched in West Lothian. [...]
Secondary students have raised vital funds and awareness for charities in their communities addressing a range of social issues. Through The Wood Foundation’s Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI), young people [...]
“We use the word ‘collaboration’ a lot at The Wood Foundation. Collaboration within our team. Collaboration with our direct partners. And collaboration across education, public, private, and third sector networks. [...]
School students from throughout Scotland have secured a total of £200,000 for their communities’ efforts tackling the far-reaching impacts of Covid-19. The 50 successful ‘Your Community Fund’ submissions will each [...]
“Creativity has been central to our response to Covid-19, maintaining a focus on adaptability and opportunity. This has not been without challenge against a backdrop of immediate impact and projected, yet undefined and [...]
“At the beginning of this crisis, I reflected on our organisational values which focus on respect, excellence, innovation, integrity and empowerment. I have always wanted these to be more than words on a [...]
The Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) network of Primary Science Development Officers (PSDOs) has developed a suite of resources, lesson ideas, professional learning events and tailored sessions to teachers during the lockdown [...]
The Wood Foundation has been a long-term supporter of the Aberdeen Youth Games (AYG) – a partnership initiative of Sport Aberdeen, RGU and NESCol to provide primary pupils in the city access to [...]
