Creative Industries Open Day at Edinburgh College
Here’s something of interest to many of our leavers. Edinburgh College is holding an open day for programmes in the creative industries. It’s to be on Wednesday, 13 August, from 10 to 3. Here’s a great chance to learn the way forward in music production, the performing arts, broadcasting, or art and design.
Edinburgh College has several campuses. Find out which one to go to, for which field within creative industries, here.
Go along, meet the lecturers, and have an exciting time!
BlackRock IT Apprenticeship Vacancy — deadline is Monday, 30th!
BlackRock, an asset management firm, have a vacancy available for an apprentice to join their technology team. The minimum entry requirement is 3 Highers, grade C and above. Ideally one of these subjects should be Computing or similar. Candidates must have a keen interest in technology. The returned application needs to be completed and returned via email by midnight on Monday 30 June. Base salary is £16,500 and start date will likely be 11 August. Click here to read more about the Trainee Programme, and here to download the Application Form.
Comedy Night a big success!
Now that all the ticket money is in, Jane Bremner reports that the final figure for the Comedy Benefit Night at the Stand is £1,054, which is amazing!
‘Talk About Teens’ — a chat group for parents from Edinburgh Council
Here’s something nice for parents and carers: a running series of informal coffee hours, just to talk over common issues faced by teenagers and their parents. It’s great for finding out a bit more about why teenagers behave the way they do, and getting up-to-date information on current issues for all young people.
These meetings are themed, as a rule. The next topic is, ‘What are the Options? Positive Destinations’. It’s about what opportunities there are for young people leaving school, and how it all affects benefits. It’s on Wednesday, 18th June, from 1.30 to 3pm, at the West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre.
For more information, or to book a place, call or text Jillian on 07860 736129.
Green Team Summer Programme for Kids, 2014
This may be of interest to parents looking for summer activity camps with a focus on outdoor learning. It’s the Green Team Summer Programmes, a great way to have fun in the outdoors, make new friends, and take part in a range of exciting environmental activities, discovering and exploring some of Edinburgh’s most stunning countryside. Activities include shelter building, outdoor cooking, camouflage, storytelling, rock pooling, natural art and mini raft building.
Each day organisers and young people will meet at 9 am in the car park at Tynecastle High School, Edinburgh, and then travel by minibus. Return time is 5 pm. There will be 2 members of the Green Team staff leading each activity. Children and young people should bring a packed lunch and drink; snacks will be provided.
Who are the Green Team? They’re an environmental organisation based in the Lothians. They work with young people to restore and conserve wild places as an important part of learning about the natural heritage of Scotland. They explore the countryside, and carry out projects and games on conservation themes. Since 1995 over 1700 young people have worked with the Green Team improving their local area, learning about the countryside and achieving a range of awards.
To find out more, or to book something fun, contact Jo Walton, admin@greenteam.org.uk, 0131 337 7227. You can also download a booking form directly!
Broughton High School Parent Council 