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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 6d

What a talented bunch 🤩

#EarlyYears practitioners in #Glasgow were showing off their amazing creativity during a visual art themed #CreativeSkills training session with artist Pearl Kinnear. Check out the practitioners' amazing creations ⬇️ 👏 @glasgowcreate.online

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Tes magazine @tesmagazine.bsky.social · 17d

Playing a musical instrument at school develops skills that are valuable in a wide range of careers, from finance to medicine and engineering, new research shows

Playing music at school ‘boosts skills for Stem careers’

Skills learned through performing music in school, such as confidence and collaboration, are valuable in a wide range of careers, new research shows

www.tes.com

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Merrylee Primary @merryleeps.bsky.social · 16d

Today was our first violin club with Miss S. The children were getting used to their instruments and learning more about how to play. 🎻🎶 #violin #expressivearts #MerryleeMusic

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Glasgow Early Years @glasgowey.bsky.social · 16d

Training to support suicide prevention is available to GGC education staff and third sector staff in Glasgow. This highly-rated training has options which are accessible and relevant for everyone. Find out more: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/gl...

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 16d

Aged 18-25, interested in theatre and want to collaborate with like-minded individuals? Join @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social The Lyceum’s Young Ensemble this autumn starting on 21 October 2025

Royal Lyceum Edinburgh: 18-25's Young Ensemble Autumn Term 2025 - YTAS

Interested in theatre and want to collaborate with like-minded individuals? - Join The Lyceum's 18-25 Young Ensemble this Autumn.

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · 19d

This looks brilliant, thank you for sharing it with us 🤩

CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · 20d

Thank *you* for everything 👏🏻

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Sep 1

🚨 Last chance! Applications for the inaugural CREATE Distinguished Schools Award close this Friday 5 Sept. 🏆 Make sure your school applies before the deadline ⏰ Details + application form here: is.gd/YLa2TJ #GlasgowCREATE

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Sep 1

⏰ 1 week left! Don’t miss CREATE’s first Creative Careers Day – Thu 18 Sept, City Halls. S4–S6 pupils can explore careers in art, music, drama, dance, film & photography. Register by Mon 8 Sept 👉 is.gd/9Ye423

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Glasgow Apple Regional Training Centre (RTC) @glasgowrtc.bsky.social · Aug 29

📢September’s Here and We’re Off! New month. New learners. New chance to pretend you definitely didn’t forget your password over the summer 🤫
Here's what's lined up for Week 3… @edisglasgow.bsky.social @dl-for-all.bsky.social

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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · Aug 29

Booking is open for YTAS members for our new series of online Knowledge Exchanges starting with Recruiting Young People on Tue 23 September 2025

Knowledge Exchange: Recruiting Young People - YTAS

Join YTAS to discuss your top tips on getting young people into your youth theatre, signed up and (hopefully) staying with you year on year.

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 29

🎶 Glasgow CREATE is delighted to share our FREE opportunities for Primary Schools in 2025–26! From YMI music in P1 to the Festival of Music, ensembles & CLPL – there’s something for everyone.
Explore the full offer 👉 is.gd/ZrC0nA
#GlasgowCREATE

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 29

🎨 Cohort 2 of our Art as Nurture intervention is underway 🎨

With thanks to @edisglasgow.bsky.social Nurture for the funding, @impactarts.bsky.social for the venue & amazing art therapist Sam and @stmungosacad.bsky.social PT Art Amy Birchard for her vision and leadership.

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 27

🌟 We’re excited to launch the CREATE Distinguished Schools Award, celebrating creativity across Glasgow’s primary schools.

The award recognises schools that put the Expressive Arts at the heart of learning, from Bronze through to Platinum.

Find out more and apply via our website ⬇️
👉 is.gd/YLa2TJ

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 27

🎨🎭🎶 CREATE invites S4–S6 pupils to our first Creative Careers Day – Thu 18 Sept, 10 am–3 pm, City Halls. Meet colleges, unis & creative pros and explore careers in art, music, drama, dance, film & photography. More info → is.gd/9Ye423

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 21

Welcome back! As we settle into the new term, here’s what’s coming up at #GlasgowCREATE:

🎭 GSYT returns 28 Aug
🎶 City Music Groups restart 4 Sept – enrolment now open
🎨 Creative Careers Day – 18 Sept at City Halls
🎬 Acting group enrolment (S1–S3) opens in October

Let’s go! glasgowcreate.online

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 13

Thank you @tie.scot for delivering Stage 2 LGBT Training to our music service today. It provoked some inspiring and supportive conversations. We also look forward to completing the Digital Discourse Initiative after such a great insight from Jordan yesterday. @edisglasgow.bsky.social

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Jul 9

We were delighted to share our work and the impact we’re having in Glasgow schools. Thank you @isattglobal.bsky.social. Thanks too to @angelajaap.bsky.social for your encouragement!

ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 8

We met the wonderful @glasgowcreate.online at #ISATT2025 Glasgow. How are education systems across the world supporting innovation, creativity and inspirational learning and teaching through #ExpressiveArts @angelajaap.bsky.social @kirstyferns.bsky.social

blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...

Glasgow CREATE – Creativity and Expressive Arts Transforming Education

blogs.glowscotland.org.uk

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Jul 1

What an honour to see “It’s Our Home, Glasgow” shared during @douglashutchison.bsky.social welcome speech at @isatt2025.bsky.social this morning!

ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jul 1

It’s Our Home #Glasgow Welcome #ISATT from our children and congratulations Glasgow on #850Years youtu.be/Ysr8rjAWS-Q?...

Transcript in the video description.

@douglashutchison.bsky.social @glasgowcreate.online @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Jun 30

We have two presentations at #ISATT2025. 1/7/25, 10:30am, session 1.7 “Phonological Awareness and Equity in Scottish Primary Schools” & 2/7/25, 8:50am, session 3.12 “Realising Children’s Rights to Expressive Arts Education in Scotland”. @edisglasgow.bsky.social @isatt2025.bsky.social

ISATTGlobal @isattglobal.bsky.social · Jun 29

#ISATT2025 full conference registration opens tomorrow in the James McCune Smith Building! We look forward to welcoming 450+ delegates from across the globe! 🌍
@uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Jun 20

A fabulous sound 👏🏻

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Jun 20

A sizzling performance from Glasgow Schools’ Symphony Orchestra this evening! The perfect final event from CREATE this academic session. Thank you to our fabulous conductor @chrisswaffer.bsky.social ⭐️
@edisglasgow.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Jun 20

Creative Careers Day - a chance to explore pathways in the creative industries through a careers fayre-style event.

We’re on the lookout for inspiring people from across:
• Art & Design
• Dance
• Drama
• Film & Screen
• Music
• Music Technology
• Photography

Get in touch if you can help!

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Knightswood Primary School @knightswoodprimary.bsky.social · Jun 20

Not even the rain could stop the rhythm! 🌧🥁 Our brilliant P5 Samba Band lit up the stage last week with an energetic performance. We are proud of all they’ve accomplished — teamwork, resilience, creativity and confidence in action! @glasgowcreate.online

Mrs Massie @mrsmassie.bsky.social · Jun 19

The rain did not dampen spirits at our @knightswoodprimary.bsky.social Samba Band performance last week! I am so incredibly proud of everything these dedicated P5s have achieved since starting. Collaboration, communication, resilience+creativity displayed in its finest ❤️ @glasgowcreate.online

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Jun 20

This is brilliant, congratulations 👏🏻