Geographical Association

The deadline for entries to the Becta ICT Excellence Awards 2009 is only weeks away. The ICT Excellence Awards seek out the best and brightest schools that are using technology to help learners achieve. There are 4 awards categories for schools, each with cash prizes, plus a 'support for schools' category for organisations who support school improvement with ICT.

The final deadline for entries is 11 March 2009. For more information go to our Funding and Awards area, or go direct to the Becta website.

(24.02.09)


Want to give an inspiring geography teacher the recognition they deserve? The closing date for the 2009 Teaching Awards is approaching quickly. Making a nomination is a fantastic way to give teachers, school governors and schools the recognition they deserve. Nominations can now be submitted for 2009. The closing date for the 2009 Teaching Awards is 5pm on 01 March 2009.

(13.02.09)


Futurelab has just published a new report on primary learning spaces that will aid those involved in the redesign of educational learning spaces and FREE copies are available on request (while stocks last). 'Reimagining Outdoor Learning Spaces' aims to inspire and provoke creative thinking regarding outdoor learning and play spaces.

To view the publication online and to request a FREE copy, visit the Futurelab website. If you would like to request multiple copies to distribute to a network or at an event, then please e-mail Claire Denney.

(11.02.09)


Frederick Warne and the National Trust are pleased to announce the launch of The Beatrix Potter™ Green Award 2009. Children aged 5-11 are being asked to communicate their green achievements by writing a story, taking a photograph, drawing a picture, or in any other creative way. There are great prizes for the winners including a fantastic digital camera, a year's family membership to the National Trust and £500 towards a green initiative at their local school.

The Green Award 2009 is open now and the closing date is 30 April 2009. Visit our Funding and Awards page or go to the Green Award website to find out more.

(04.02.09)


The GA has teamed up with the BBC to help your KS3 students bring their geographies to the screen:

My World in 60 Seconds is a film project to create an alternative guide to our world, a guide that is created by you. We want to re-present the world as people know it, so we're looking for young people to make short films that are thought provoking, insightful and engaging'.

The BBC has now relaxed the rules regarding format and you are now able to submit your film on MiniDV, High Quality DVD or as a Quicktime Movie. Further information, entry form and posters are available on the My World in 60 Seconds page.

(03.02.09)


The Fuchs Foundation is planning a second Antarctic expedition on which there are places for four science or geography teachers. They are looking for full time teachers who are prepared to undertake a science project in the harshest of conditions - temperatures down to -40c! Applicants must also be prepared to raise a five figure sum to contribute to the expedition's costs and to write up their science project and produce teaching materials, all of which will be published on the web.

Register your interest with janinehider@bullexpeditions.com (01623 884322) or on the Bull Precision Expeditions Ltd website, or via the Fuchs Foundation website. The deadline for applications is 20 March 2009.

(03.02.09)


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