
Gillian Neeson STEM
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Primary STEM Teacher in Inverclyde. Raising Aspirations in Science/STEM Education
Inverclyde, Scotland
Joined August 2021
I'm getting very excited for the publication of SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic!π¦πͺ Out 6 November!
Huge thanks to @QuestFriendz for sending me a copy of #SuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @pauliancross, illustrated by Katarina Gasko. Out 06/11 for 6-9 readers, I canβt wait to read this and share my thoughts in the upcoming blog tour! π₯°
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A busy afternoon of STEM for @saintandrewsps P3/4. First they explored unplugged computing science using Vex123, code n go mouse, code n go tiles and Beebots. Creative coding inc dances and tunnels. In science we explored how to stop ice melting using different materials π€π₯Ό
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Through September and October, around 3500 learners in 119 Scottish secondary schools will participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Check out the range of support materials available on our website - https://t.co/gEnesFdU4P
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What will you make? Come along and join in our cardboard construction Family Session using @Makedo tools on Wednesday 17th September from 3.00 -4.15pm π¦π¦π¦πͺπͺ @saintandrewsps @MissFlemingStA @GisbeyMrs @P6_5MrsMillar @_Miss_Kane @BonarMrs @inflt949
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At #Assembly today we talked about the #MetaSkill of Leadership, as we look to elect members of our #PupilCouncil for each class. We talked about #ChildrensRights - Knowing about our rights and No Discrimination. We also discussed our forthcoming #AntiBullying Policy π§ π«Άπ«
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While the P4s were enjoying swimming P3 and P5 came together to enjoy some team and individual games (splat is a firm favourite) in PE and creating masterpieces with @LEGO_Group @saintandrewsps @_Miss_Kane
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School inspections are changing. HM Chief Inspector of Education has launched a public consultation to gather views on the future of school inspections in Scotland. Take part before 26 November. π https://t.co/WPqPUy7Q7X
#Schoolinspectionsarechanging #HMIE
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This weekβs sneaky peak at what learning will be taking place in the @saintandrewsps Makerspace next week. @inflt949 @BonarMrs @_Miss_Kane @P6_5MrsMillar @GisbeyMrs @MissFlemingStA
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A live lesson for #mathsweekscotland with the Superquesters ππ»ππ»ππ»
Enjoy a free wild maths virtual event on Tuesday 23 September. Enjoy @pauliancross reading from SuperQuesters Mission: River Crest Rescue, help solve a puzzle and ask Paul about being an author and scientist! Sign-up for free now: https://t.co/jjsxwR4l0k
#MathsWeekScot
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#NationalCodingWeek ποΈ15th - 19th September π https://t.co/F6yHNNyah3
@eSgoil @EducationScot @DYWScot @codingweek @Tech_She_Can #NeLO
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Congratulations Katie ππ»
π A huge congratulations to Katie D'Souza for winning the Breaking Barriers Award. This award is a well-deserved recognition of your dedication to making a lasting impact. Keep breaking those barriers! #BreakingBarriers #SAMEEAwards #ChangeMaker
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After lunch, P6/7 @GisbeyMrs had the opportunity to explore renewable energy with Christy from @Wind4Kids They displayed problem solving, perseverance, communication and collaboration skills. The excitement on constructing a working wind turbine was infectious π¬οΈ@saintandrewsps
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After break today @P6_5MrsMillar explored renewable energy with Christy from @Wind4Kids She set a challenge to construct a wind turbine. Lots of collaboration, communication and problem solving on show @saintandrewsps #metaskills
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Linked with their novel, Kensukeβs Kingdom & following on from last weekβs design challenge to design a boat, P5/6 carried out a fair test to find the best shape for boat. Our winning design supported 114 hexagons β΅οΈ ππ»@saintandrewsps @P6_5MrsMillar
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π‘π₯π¬Today we have published a new framework, alongside Screen Scotland, to support the national roll out of the 3 -18 Film and Screen curriculum. π https://t.co/gZQfCmglZS
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We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the central team with Falkirk Education Services as Quality Improvement Officer (Secondary). More details and can be found on MyJobScotland https://t.co/B87gG9EwIh
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π’ Calling all #booksellers! β€οΈSuperQuesters Mission: Rainforest Magic by @drpaulscience is in @thebookseller buyerβs guide and publishes on 6 November β€οΈ You can order a copy via your usual wholesaler or @bouncemarketing
#NewChildrenBook #ChildrensBooks #ReadingAdventure
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π Big news for STEM enthusiasts! SSERC just launched the Educator Membership β a free way to stay plugged into innovation, insights & inspiration in STEM education. Perfect for teachers, academics & lifelong learners. π
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P1/2 are reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar with @inflt949 Today in the @saintandrewsps Makerspace we explored the life cycle of butterflies. We were having so much fun that we almost forgot to take pics. π They are going to look for butterflies around the school π¦π¦
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