🏴 Kirsty Ferns 🎭
@kirstyferns.bsky.social
glasgowcreate.online Education Support Officer
Glasgow City Council: Expressive Arts
Education Scotland Associate: Expressive Arts
Drama Teacher
Glasgow City Council: Expressive Arts
Education Scotland Associate: Expressive Arts
Drama Teacher
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📢 Our 2023-24 Standards & Quality Report is out! 🎭🎶🎨 This year saw:
✅ 8,498 pupils receiving instrumental tuition 🎻
✅ 110 schools joining our citywide music project 🎵
✅ The return of Glasgow Schools’ Youth Theatre 🎭
Read more: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr... #GlasgowCREATE
✅ 8,498 pupils receiving instrumental tuition 🎻
✅ 110 schools joining our citywide music project 🎵
✅ The return of Glasgow Schools’ Youth Theatre 🎭
Read more: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr... #GlasgowCREATE
I couldn’t be prouder to be part of the @glasgowcreate.online team. Our annual report lays out what we do and the impact we’re having, in the face of challenging times in education. Have a read and learn what we’re doing in Glasgow to put the Arts at the heart of the curriculum 👇🏻
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🎄 Christmas Concerts 2025
Tickets for 8th/9th December are on sale now! 🎟️
Mon 8 Dec, 19:30: Choir, GSSO, Percussion Ensemble, Pipe Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band
🔗 is.gd/kKGUiT
Tue 9 Dec, 19:30: Chamber Choir, Concert Band, GSSO, Pipe Band, Senior Brass, String Sinfonia
🔗 is.gd/LLHkUw
Tickets for 8th/9th December are on sale now! 🎟️
Mon 8 Dec, 19:30: Choir, GSSO, Percussion Ensemble, Pipe Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band
🔗 is.gd/kKGUiT
Tue 9 Dec, 19:30: Chamber Choir, Concert Band, GSSO, Pipe Band, Senior Brass, String Sinfonia
🔗 is.gd/LLHkUw
Glasgow CREATE City Music Groups Christmas Concerts - Glasgow Life
Monday 8th December
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November 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
🎄 Christmas Concerts 2025
Tickets for 8th/9th December are on sale now! 🎟️
Mon 8 Dec, 19:30: Choir, GSSO, Percussion Ensemble, Pipe Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band
🔗 is.gd/kKGUiT
Tue 9 Dec, 19:30: Chamber Choir, Concert Band, GSSO, Pipe Band, Senior Brass, String Sinfonia
🔗 is.gd/LLHkUw
Tickets for 8th/9th December are on sale now! 🎟️
Mon 8 Dec, 19:30: Choir, GSSO, Percussion Ensemble, Pipe Band, String Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Band
🔗 is.gd/kKGUiT
Tue 9 Dec, 19:30: Chamber Choir, Concert Band, GSSO, Pipe Band, Senior Brass, String Sinfonia
🔗 is.gd/LLHkUw
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🎄 Exciting news! Glasgow CREATE’s Christmas Concerts return to City Halls this December, showcasing the incredible talent of young musicians from across the city.
🎶 Full details (including information for parents/carers) & tickets 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
🎶 Full details (including information for parents/carers) & tickets 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
November 5, 2025 at 12:57 PM
🎄 Exciting news! Glasgow CREATE’s Christmas Concerts return to City Halls this December, showcasing the incredible talent of young musicians from across the city.
🎶 Full details (including information for parents/carers) & tickets 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
🎶 Full details (including information for parents/carers) & tickets 👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr...
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🎷 We were delighted to welcome renowned US jazz educator Bethany Robinson to Glasgow last month for inspiring workshops with our young jazz musicians and Instrumental Music Instructors at City Halls.
Her visit left a lasting impact on pupils and staff alike.
Read more → is.gd/z3pfhJ
Her visit left a lasting impact on pupils and staff alike.
Read more → is.gd/z3pfhJ
November 5, 2025 at 1:15 PM
🎷 We were delighted to welcome renowned US jazz educator Bethany Robinson to Glasgow last month for inspiring workshops with our young jazz musicians and Instrumental Music Instructors at City Halls.
Her visit left a lasting impact on pupils and staff alike.
Read more → is.gd/z3pfhJ
Her visit left a lasting impact on pupils and staff alike.
Read more → is.gd/z3pfhJ
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🎵 Free Music CLPL for Glasgow primary teachers!
YMI tutors are running twilight sessions this October & November in schools across the city — covering recorder, ukulele, music & literacy, ASN music and more.
Sign up now via CPD Manager.
👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcreate/clpl-autumn-2025
YMI tutors are running twilight sessions this October & November in schools across the city — covering recorder, ukulele, music & literacy, ASN music and more.
Sign up now via CPD Manager.
👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcreate/clpl-autumn-2025
October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
🎵 Free Music CLPL for Glasgow primary teachers!
YMI tutors are running twilight sessions this October & November in schools across the city — covering recorder, ukulele, music & literacy, ASN music and more.
Sign up now via CPD Manager.
👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcreate/clpl-autumn-2025
YMI tutors are running twilight sessions this October & November in schools across the city — covering recorder, ukulele, music & literacy, ASN music and more.
Sign up now via CPD Manager.
👉 blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcreate/clpl-autumn-2025
It was a very special privilege to catch this production this morning. Incredible work by a brilliant organisation! If you have a wee one (12months or younger) do try and take them along, you’ll both be spellbound! 🚀
Remaining stops on the Laaaunch! tour:
@pitlochryft.bsky.social | 21st Oct
Paisley Arts Centre | 23rd–24th Oct
PerthTheatre | 28–29 Oct
Platform | 31 Oct–1 Nov
Carnegie Hall | 6-7 Nov
Book your tickets for Laaaunch! 🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
@pitlochryft.bsky.social | 21st Oct
Paisley Arts Centre | 23rd–24th Oct
PerthTheatre | 28–29 Oct
Platform | 31 Oct–1 Nov
Carnegie Hall | 6-7 Nov
Book your tickets for Laaaunch! 🔗 starcatchers.org.uk/work/laaaunch
» Laaaunch! - Starcatchers
starcatchers.org.uk
October 24, 2025 at 5:23 PM
It was a very special privilege to catch this production this morning. Incredible work by a brilliant organisation! If you have a wee one (12months or younger) do try and take them along, you’ll both be spellbound! 🚀
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We provide free and high quality professional learning for teachers across Scotland covering key topics.
📝 This includes the national LGBT Inclusive Education CPD on behalf of the Scottish Government, as well as the Digital Discourse Initiative CPD to counter the effects of online hate in schools.
📝 This includes the national LGBT Inclusive Education CPD on behalf of the Scottish Government, as well as the Digital Discourse Initiative CPD to counter the effects of online hate in schools.
Teachers - Time for Inclusive Education
Time for Inclusive Education
tie.scot
October 22, 2025 at 9:16 AM
We provide free and high quality professional learning for teachers across Scotland covering key topics.
📝 This includes the national LGBT Inclusive Education CPD on behalf of the Scottish Government, as well as the Digital Discourse Initiative CPD to counter the effects of online hate in schools.
📝 This includes the national LGBT Inclusive Education CPD on behalf of the Scottish Government, as well as the Digital Discourse Initiative CPD to counter the effects of online hate in schools.
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✨The #IntoFilmAwards are BACK for 2026!🎬🏆
Our celebration of the UK’s brightest young filmmakers is bigger than ever, with 12 categories honouring creativity, vision, and the power of storytelling.
It's time to shine on the big screen!🎥
#UKEd #EduSky #Film #Filmmaking
Enter now: bit.ly/3VReODu
Our celebration of the UK’s brightest young filmmakers is bigger than ever, with 12 categories honouring creativity, vision, and the power of storytelling.
It's time to shine on the big screen!🎥
#UKEd #EduSky #Film #Filmmaking
Enter now: bit.ly/3VReODu
Into Film Awards
Find all about the Into Film Awards, a celebration of the best young filmmaking talent from across the UK.
bit.ly
October 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
✨The #IntoFilmAwards are BACK for 2026!🎬🏆
Our celebration of the UK’s brightest young filmmakers is bigger than ever, with 12 categories honouring creativity, vision, and the power of storytelling.
It's time to shine on the big screen!🎥
#UKEd #EduSky #Film #Filmmaking
Enter now: bit.ly/3VReODu
Our celebration of the UK’s brightest young filmmakers is bigger than ever, with 12 categories honouring creativity, vision, and the power of storytelling.
It's time to shine on the big screen!🎥
#UKEd #EduSky #Film #Filmmaking
Enter now: bit.ly/3VReODu
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Through the Shortbread Tin will be joining our Education Portal after the October break, available to teachers, educators and pupils
To find out more about our Education Portal, click below
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/education/ed...
To find out more about our Education Portal, click below
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/education/ed...
Education Portal | Home | National Theatre of Scotland
Welcome to our Education Portal!
Teachers, educators, home educators, pupils and students are able to sign up and view full recordings of select National
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Through the Shortbread Tin will be joining our Education Portal after the October break, available to teachers, educators and pupils
To find out more about our Education Portal, click below
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/education/ed...
To find out more about our Education Portal, click below
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/education/ed...
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For educators of 14–18s: explore editing theory, techniques & terminology in this free session. Includes practical tasks, film analysis & free classroom resources. Ideal for those delivering film qualifications.
🔗 www.intofilm.org/training/web...
🔗 www.intofilm.org/training/web...
October 7, 2025 at 2:32 PM
For educators of 14–18s: explore editing theory, techniques & terminology in this free session. Includes practical tasks, film analysis & free classroom resources. Ideal for those delivering film qualifications.
🔗 www.intofilm.org/training/web...
🔗 www.intofilm.org/training/web...
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“Music education is also about opening people’s minds to what’s possible for us as a society.”
Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education.
www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...
Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education.
www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...
Conservatoire head hits out at glockenspiel ‘insult’ to music teaching
Jeffrey Sharkey criticises East Ayrshire council director’s comments about ‘weans banging seven bells’ out of the instruments
www.thetimes.com
October 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“Music education is also about opening people’s minds to what’s possible for us as a society.”
Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education.
www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...
Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education.
www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...
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Does your school have a play policy?
Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.
Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.
Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
September 30, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Does your school have a play policy?
Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.
Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.
Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!
Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...
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Upcoming CPD by the Into Film Scotland Team includes Raising Literacy Through Film - Level 2. This explores additional strategies for using film to improve literacy outcomes.
Learn more and enrol here: www.intofilm.org/training/web...
Learn more and enrol here: www.intofilm.org/training/web...
Raising Literacy Through Film: Level 2 (Scotland)
Build on prior knowledge and explore additional strategies for using film to improve literacy outcomes.
www.intofilm.org
October 2, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Upcoming CPD by the Into Film Scotland Team includes Raising Literacy Through Film - Level 2. This explores additional strategies for using film to improve literacy outcomes.
Learn more and enrol here: www.intofilm.org/training/web...
Learn more and enrol here: www.intofilm.org/training/web...
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Inspire young people with Discover! Creative Careers Scotland!✨
Taking place throughout 2025-26, thousands of 11-18 year olds will participate in careers activities with hundreds
of employers from across the creative industries.
Register now! discovercreative.careers/teachers-car...
Taking place throughout 2025-26, thousands of 11-18 year olds will participate in careers activities with hundreds
of employers from across the creative industries.
Register now! discovercreative.careers/teachers-car...
Find your perfect role in the creative industries - Creative Careers
discovercreative.careers
September 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Inspire young people with Discover! Creative Careers Scotland!✨
Taking place throughout 2025-26, thousands of 11-18 year olds will participate in careers activities with hundreds
of employers from across the creative industries.
Register now! discovercreative.careers/teachers-car...
Taking place throughout 2025-26, thousands of 11-18 year olds will participate in careers activities with hundreds
of employers from across the creative industries.
Register now! discovercreative.careers/teachers-car...
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⏰ 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
September 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
⏰ 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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🚨 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
September 1, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🚨 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
Glasgow teachers thinking differently about supporting learners through the arts. My favourite part of this training is when teachers realise *they* don’t have to be “arty” to implement this intervention 👇🏻
🎨 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.
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.
August 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Glasgow teachers thinking differently about supporting learners through the arts. My favourite part of this training is when teachers realise *they* don’t have to be “arty” to implement this intervention 👇🏻
Open to all Glasgow primary schools! Develop your confidence in Expressive Arts by taking part in our sessions led by current classroom teachers & specialists. Get in touch if you’re looking for a specific input 👇🏻
🎶 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
Explore the full offer 👉 is.gd/ZrC0nA
#GlasgowCREATE
August 29, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Open to all Glasgow primary schools! Develop your confidence in Expressive Arts by taking part in our sessions led by current classroom teachers & specialists. Get in touch if you’re looking for a specific input 👇🏻
We’re looking forward to connecting our partners with Glasgow pupils 👇🏻
🎨🎭🎶 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
August 27, 2025 at 5:52 PM
We’re looking forward to connecting our partners with Glasgow pupils 👇🏻
Another brilliant opportunity for Glasgow schools to gain recognition for their work in Expressive Arts 👇🏻
🌟 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
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
August 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Another brilliant opportunity for Glasgow schools to gain recognition for their work in Expressive Arts 👇🏻
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REMINDER
Frantic Assembly's FREE nationwide talent development programme is back! Open to all young people aged 16-24
NTS is hosting Taster and Trial workshops this autumn at Rockvilla
#FranticIgnition2025
Frantic Assembly's FREE nationwide talent development programme is back! Open to all young people aged 16-24
NTS is hosting Taster and Trial workshops this autumn at Rockvilla
#FranticIgnition2025
August 25, 2025 at 3:07 PM
REMINDER
Frantic Assembly's FREE nationwide talent development programme is back! Open to all young people aged 16-24
NTS is hosting Taster and Trial workshops this autumn at Rockvilla
#FranticIgnition2025
Frantic Assembly's FREE nationwide talent development programme is back! Open to all young people aged 16-24
NTS is hosting Taster and Trial workshops this autumn at Rockvilla
#FranticIgnition2025
Absolutely delighted Class Act is coming to Glasgow 👏🏻
The Traverse are partnering with Citizens Theatre and bringing Class Act to Edinburgh and Glasgow this year! We’re looking for inspiring, dynamic and encouraging facilitators. Sound like you? Apply by Tuesday 2 September, 5pm.
More details here: www.traverse.co.uk/jobs/class-a...
More details here: www.traverse.co.uk/jobs/class-a...
August 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Absolutely delighted Class Act is coming to Glasgow 👏🏻
Exciting updates for this term 👇🏻
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
🎭 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
August 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Exciting updates for this term 👇🏻
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📣 #CenTCS #Seminar #Series 2025 -2026
CenTCS invites you to join the 2025-26 seminar series, where we will explore bold ideas, critical questions, and collaborative possibilities for educational transformation, through nine seminars led by #Fellows & #Affiliates
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
CenTCS invites you to join the 2025-26 seminar series, where we will explore bold ideas, critical questions, and collaborative possibilities for educational transformation, through nine seminars led by #Fellows & #Affiliates
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
August 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
📣 #CenTCS #Seminar #Series 2025 -2026
CenTCS invites you to join the 2025-26 seminar series, where we will explore bold ideas, critical questions, and collaborative possibilities for educational transformation, through nine seminars led by #Fellows & #Affiliates
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
CenTCS invites you to join the 2025-26 seminar series, where we will explore bold ideas, critical questions, and collaborative possibilities for educational transformation, through nine seminars led by #Fellows & #Affiliates
www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
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Are you an early year’s practitioner looking for some ideas as you think about heading back to work after the Summer? 🤔
Take a look at Starcatchers #CreativeSkills podcasts and resources🎧 We have a whole suite of FREE accessible resources for you to explore➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ...
Take a look at Starcatchers #CreativeSkills podcasts and resources🎧 We have a whole suite of FREE accessible resources for you to explore➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ...
» Creative Skills Online Podcast - Starcatchers
Each month we’ll chat with a different artist about their practice and favourite ideas to use with early years. Select an episode to find its accompanying Reflective Practice Worksheet, videos and…
starcatchers.org.uk
August 17, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Are you an early year’s practitioner looking for some ideas as you think about heading back to work after the Summer? 🤔
Take a look at Starcatchers #CreativeSkills podcasts and resources🎧 We have a whole suite of FREE accessible resources for you to explore➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ...
Take a look at Starcatchers #CreativeSkills podcasts and resources🎧 We have a whole suite of FREE accessible resources for you to explore➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ...
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🎒BACK TO SCHOOL🍎
Teachers and pupils across Scotland are returning to the classroom this week, which means it's almost time for CREATIVE INSIGHTS: A DAY FOR DRAMA TEACHERS on September 5, here at our Rockvilla HQ
📸Julie Howden
Teachers and pupils across Scotland are returning to the classroom this week, which means it's almost time for CREATIVE INSIGHTS: A DAY FOR DRAMA TEACHERS on September 5, here at our Rockvilla HQ
📸Julie Howden
August 14, 2025 at 2:28 PM
🎒BACK TO SCHOOL🍎
Teachers and pupils across Scotland are returning to the classroom this week, which means it's almost time for CREATIVE INSIGHTS: A DAY FOR DRAMA TEACHERS on September 5, here at our Rockvilla HQ
📸Julie Howden
Teachers and pupils across Scotland are returning to the classroom this week, which means it's almost time for CREATIVE INSIGHTS: A DAY FOR DRAMA TEACHERS on September 5, here at our Rockvilla HQ
📸Julie Howden