@stewartclelland.bsky.social
PT Project Based Learning. RMPS teacher. Sartorially challenged, educationally progressive.
Proud to see a Scottish Parliament motion recognising Banff Academy & Aberdeenshire Council for winning the Delivering Excellence Award at the 2025 COSLA Awards for our Community Crafted PBL project. Huge thanks to Karen Adam MSP and to our pupils, staff, families & partners.
November 21, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Proud to see a Scottish Parliament motion recognising Banff Academy & Aberdeenshire Council for winning the Delivering Excellence Award at the 2025 COSLA Awards for our Community Crafted PBL project. Huge thanks to Karen Adam MSP and to our pupils, staff, families & partners.
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'Disinformation is not just a technological or political problem, it's also a human one. It spreads when we lose context and empathy. To fight it, we need to listen to young people, who know the digital world better than any generation.'
Stewart Clelland, via The National
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Stewart Clelland, via The National
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November 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
'Disinformation is not just a technological or political problem, it's also a human one. It spreads when we lose context and empathy. To fight it, we need to listen to young people, who know the digital world better than any generation.'
Stewart Clelland, via The National
archive.is/UNg8X
Stewart Clelland, via The National
archive.is/UNg8X
From Scotland to Sarajevo, the fight for truth connects classrooms, parliaments, and places scarred by conflict. My new article in the National tells how young people can lead the way against disinformation — turning education into action, and empathy into peace. www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
Stewart Clelland: Young people must lead fight against disinformation
A FEW days before I flew to Bosnia, I spoke at the SNP conference about an issue that shapes our democracy just as climate shapes our weather:…
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November 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
From Scotland to Sarajevo, the fight for truth connects classrooms, parliaments, and places scarred by conflict. My new article in the National tells how young people can lead the way against disinformation — turning education into action, and empathy into peace. www.thenational.scot/politics/256...
My latest Bella Caledonia piece examines Sarajevo’s ongoing negotiation with history — how language can both heal and divide, and how disinformation shapes what we remember. bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/11/02/n...
Notes from Sarajevo
The Miljacka River, narrow and winding, threads through Sarajevo like a vein of memory. Locals say its name comes from milja, meaning ‘the dear one.’ During the Siege of Sarajevo (1992-…
bellacaledonia.org.uk
November 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
My latest Bella Caledonia piece examines Sarajevo’s ongoing negotiation with history — how language can both heal and divide, and how disinformation shapes what we remember. bellacaledonia.org.uk/2025/11/02/n...
Met Sid Khan last week — one of the Scottish activists from the Gaza Flotilla, recently detained after Israeli forces intercepted the aid mission. He spoke with courage and conviction about justice, humanity, and the cost of bearing witness.
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Met Sid Khan last week — one of the Scottish activists from the Gaza Flotilla, recently detained after Israeli forces intercepted the aid mission. He spoke with courage and conviction about justice, humanity, and the cost of bearing witness.
Exciting news! Our team has been named a finalist in the 2025 COSLA Excellence Awards for our work in Project-Based Learning and Partnership.
A huge thank you to the staff, students, and partners – proud to see this recognised nationally!
www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/ce...
A huge thank you to the staff, students, and partners – proud to see this recognised nationally!
www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/ce...
Celebrating Local Excellence: 15 Scottish Projects Shortlisted for 2025 COSLA Awards
Fifteen projects from across Scotland have been chosen as finalists for the 2025 Excellence Awards - COSLA’s annual celebration of Scottish Local Government success.
www.cosla.gov.uk
September 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Exciting news! Our team has been named a finalist in the 2025 COSLA Excellence Awards for our work in Project-Based Learning and Partnership.
A huge thank you to the staff, students, and partners – proud to see this recognised nationally!
www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/ce...
A huge thank you to the staff, students, and partners – proud to see this recognised nationally!
www.cosla.gov.uk/news/2025/ce...
Over three years, across three jobs and two schools, and despite government funding being cut midway—I completed it.
September 17, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Over three years, across three jobs and two schools, and despite government funding being cut midway—I completed it.
@ruth-moss.bsky.social
I wanted to reach out to ask if you ever do school visits or talks. I believe your insights could make a meaningful difference for our young people, and I would be very grateful if this might be something you would consider.
I wanted to reach out to ask if you ever do school visits or talks. I believe your insights could make a meaningful difference for our young people, and I would be very grateful if this might be something you would consider.
September 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
@ruth-moss.bsky.social
I wanted to reach out to ask if you ever do school visits or talks. I believe your insights could make a meaningful difference for our young people, and I would be very grateful if this might be something you would consider.
I wanted to reach out to ask if you ever do school visits or talks. I believe your insights could make a meaningful difference for our young people, and I would be very grateful if this might be something you would consider.
Very happy to share I’ve officially completed my Masters in Education!
My thesis explored assessment in project-based learning through Derrida & poststructural pedagogy. A challenging but deeply rewarding journey—grateful for all the support, inspiration & conversations that shaped the work. 🗻🎉
My thesis explored assessment in project-based learning through Derrida & poststructural pedagogy. A challenging but deeply rewarding journey—grateful for all the support, inspiration & conversations that shaped the work. 🗻🎉
August 21, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Very happy to share I’ve officially completed my Masters in Education!
My thesis explored assessment in project-based learning through Derrida & poststructural pedagogy. A challenging but deeply rewarding journey—grateful for all the support, inspiration & conversations that shaped the work. 🗻🎉
My thesis explored assessment in project-based learning through Derrida & poststructural pedagogy. A challenging but deeply rewarding journey—grateful for all the support, inspiration & conversations that shaped the work. 🗻🎉
I had the privilege of meeting the inspiring @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social and hearing him speak. It was a real joy to share some of the work we’ve been doing on our own Doric Lost Words project, exploring the links between disappearing language and the loss of biodiversity in Aberdeenshire.
August 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I had the privilege of meeting the inspiring @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social and hearing him speak. It was a real joy to share some of the work we’ve been doing on our own Doric Lost Words project, exploring the links between disappearing language and the loss of biodiversity in Aberdeenshire.
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Today is the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica.
This song, Whaur Dae Ye Lie was written by Karine Polwart. Written for the women of Srebrenica, commemorating the atrocities and genocide that happened on 11th July 1995.
This song, Whaur Dae Ye Lie was written by Karine Polwart. Written for the women of Srebrenica, commemorating the atrocities and genocide that happened on 11th July 1995.
July 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Today is the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica.
This song, Whaur Dae Ye Lie was written by Karine Polwart. Written for the women of Srebrenica, commemorating the atrocities and genocide that happened on 11th July 1995.
This song, Whaur Dae Ye Lie was written by Karine Polwart. Written for the women of Srebrenica, commemorating the atrocities and genocide that happened on 11th July 1995.
Had a wonderful morning in the childhood home of Lord Bryon, with Scotland’s Makar Dr Pàdraig MacAoidh and @drfairbairn.bsky.social, sharing our work on Doric and Sustainability. Language, land, and legacy—aye, they belong together. #Doric #Sustainability #ScotsLanguage @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
June 30, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Had a wonderful morning in the childhood home of Lord Bryon, with Scotland’s Makar Dr Pàdraig MacAoidh and @drfairbairn.bsky.social, sharing our work on Doric and Sustainability. Language, land, and legacy—aye, they belong together. #Doric #Sustainability #ScotsLanguage @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social
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Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine opens tomorrow 🧵
Explore the rich history of Palestinian dress and the ancient art of tatreez – a hand-embroidery tradition where every stitch tells a story.
Find out more here: va.scot/4enu2sk
Explore the rich history of Palestinian dress and the ancient art of tatreez – a hand-embroidery tradition where every stitch tells a story.
Find out more here: va.scot/4enu2sk
June 25, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Thread Memory: Embroidery from Palestine opens tomorrow 🧵
Explore the rich history of Palestinian dress and the ancient art of tatreez – a hand-embroidery tradition where every stitch tells a story.
Find out more here: va.scot/4enu2sk
Explore the rich history of Palestinian dress and the ancient art of tatreez – a hand-embroidery tradition where every stitch tells a story.
Find out more here: va.scot/4enu2sk
Proud moment! 🌟 Our young people were recognised by Aberdeen’s Lord Provost for their powerful writing on the Bosnian Genocide. Honouring memory, truth, and the courage to speak👏🕊️ #YouthVoices #Bosnia #Aberdeen
June 25, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Proud moment! 🌟 Our young people were recognised by Aberdeen’s Lord Provost for their powerful writing on the Bosnian Genocide. Honouring memory, truth, and the courage to speak👏🕊️ #YouthVoices #Bosnia #Aberdeen
Finally, somewhere in Scotland, there’s institutional recognition of the dangers neoliberalism poses to education. About time we named it for what it is — and started imagining better. #Education #Scotland #Neoliberalism
#CenTCS #Research #Compass
We are delighted to launch the Research Compass for our evolving #CenTCS Research Agenda. Please see our Research Compass here: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
@profaileenk.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
We are delighted to launch the Research Compass for our evolving #CenTCS Research Agenda. Please see our Research Compass here: www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...
@profaileenk.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social
June 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
Finally, somewhere in Scotland, there’s institutional recognition of the dangers neoliberalism poses to education. About time we named it for what it is — and started imagining better. #Education #Scotland #Neoliberalism
🌿✨ Bursting with pride!
Our PBL & Scots students in Banff are using Doric to reply to Gaza pupils’ stories of place, loss, cultural loss & resilience—linking lost words with biodiversity decline. Language shapes our bond with nature & connects us across cultures. @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
Our PBL & Scots students in Banff are using Doric to reply to Gaza pupils’ stories of place, loss, cultural loss & resilience—linking lost words with biodiversity decline. Language shapes our bond with nature & connects us across cultures. @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
June 10, 2025 at 4:24 PM
🌿✨ Bursting with pride!
Our PBL & Scots students in Banff are using Doric to reply to Gaza pupils’ stories of place, loss, cultural loss & resilience—linking lost words with biodiversity decline. Language shapes our bond with nature & connects us across cultures. @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
Our PBL & Scots students in Banff are using Doric to reply to Gaza pupils’ stories of place, loss, cultural loss & resilience—linking lost words with biodiversity decline. Language shapes our bond with nature & connects us across cultures. @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
Proud to have Banff Academy involved @patrickharvie.bsky.social @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social @abshirecouncil.bsky.social @laurencefindlay.bsky.social
White Armband Day 2025 - Beyond Srebenica
On 31st May 1992, a radio message was broadcast across the Prijedor municipality in north west Bosnia. It instructed all Bosnian Muslims (Bosniaks) to wear white armbands and hang white sheets from t...
srebrenica.scot
June 2, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Proud to have Banff Academy involved @patrickharvie.bsky.social @beyondsrebrenica.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social @abshirecouncil.bsky.social @laurencefindlay.bsky.social
At the Scottish Parliament earlier this week for White Armband Day, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre — a solemn reminder of the consequences of hatred, silence, and inaction. Thank you so much for your support @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
May 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
At the Scottish Parliament earlier this week for White Armband Day, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre — a solemn reminder of the consequences of hatred, silence, and inaction. Thank you so much for your support @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
Just a quick note to share that—as you know—we held our Banff to Bethlehem exhibition in Banff earlier this year. I’m delighted to let you know that the exhibition in Bethlehem has now taken place too! @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Just a quick note to share that—as you know—we held our Banff to Bethlehem exhibition in Banff earlier this year. I’m delighted to let you know that the exhibition in Bethlehem has now taken place too! @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social @karenadamsnp.bsky.social
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Should Scottish schools switch to project based learning?
Here's what's been covered on day two of May's Education HQ...
heraldscotland.com/news/2512825...
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@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
Here's what's been covered on day two of May's Education HQ...
heraldscotland.com/news/2512825...
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@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Should Scottish schools switch to project based learning?
Here's what's been covered on day two of May's Education HQ...
heraldscotland.com/news/2512825...
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@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
Here's what's been covered on day two of May's Education HQ...
heraldscotland.com/news/2512825...
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@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
Are you looking for a new #teaching opportunity in a creative and dynamic environment. Come and join our progressive team at #BanffAcademy and be part of our #ProjectBasedLearning Faculty.
Applications close on 14 May 2025 📍
youtu.be/nXgxfA-6Yb8
myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/abe...
Applications close on 14 May 2025 📍
youtu.be/nXgxfA-6Yb8
myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/abe...
PBL Recruitment
YouTube video by Banff Academy Learning
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May 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Are you looking for a new #teaching opportunity in a creative and dynamic environment. Come and join our progressive team at #BanffAcademy and be part of our #ProjectBasedLearning Faculty.
Applications close on 14 May 2025 📍
youtu.be/nXgxfA-6Yb8
myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/abe...
Applications close on 14 May 2025 📍
youtu.be/nXgxfA-6Yb8
myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/abe...
Opportunity to come and work in a progressive and groundbreaking faculty myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/abe...
Teacher Project Based Learning (Banff Academy) - ABS44314 | Aberdeenshire Council | myjobscotland
View details and apply for this secondary education role in Banff with Aberdeenshire Council on myjobscotland
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April 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Opportunity to come and work in a progressive and groundbreaking faculty myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/abe...
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New for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
From Banff to Bethlehem - how a school project connected Scottish students with peers in Palestine.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2511431...
From Banff to Bethlehem - how a school project connected Scottish students with peers in Palestine.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2511431...
Banff to Bethlehem project produces international artwork
A chance encounter on social media led to the creation of a new partnership between schools and pupils in Scotland and Palestine.
www.heraldscotland.com
April 27, 2025 at 11:20 AM
New for @heraldscotland.bsky.social
From Banff to Bethlehem - how a school project connected Scottish students with peers in Palestine.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2511431...
From Banff to Bethlehem - how a school project connected Scottish students with peers in Palestine.
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2511431...
Thrilled to see our work highlighted in the national press today. This recognition is a reflection of the incredible team effort behind the scenes. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey — we’re just getting started! www.heraldscotland.com/news/2511431...
Banff to Bethlehem project produces international artwork
A chance encounter on social media led to the creation of a new partnership between schools and pupils in Scotland and Palestine.
www.heraldscotland.com
April 27, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Thrilled to see our work highlighted in the national press today. This recognition is a reflection of the incredible team effort behind the scenes. Thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey — we’re just getting started! www.heraldscotland.com/news/2511431...