Book now for Explode 2019

A DAY OF FREE DANCE WORKSHOPS FOR BOYS ONLY!
SUN 20 JAN 
 
Explode is a fun filled day for boys aged 11–16 in secondary school to come and try dance workshops in a range of styles including contemporary and Urban. This year we are welcoming the Hofesh Shechter Company to Explode, all participants will get to meet and dance with one of their male company dancers. Learn repertoire, ask questions and be inspired by the great line up of male professional dance artists delivering on this day.
 
You will also get to watch exciting performances by male dance artists as part of our end of the day sharing. All the workshops are suitable for beginners, as well as those with dance experience.
 
HOW TO BOOK?
 
To book your place online, click here.
 
Book by Wednesday 16 January to avoid disappointment. 
 
For more information contact: Emily Robinson, Learning and Participation (Dance) on 020 8305 9419 or email E.Robinson@trinitylaban.ac.uk. 

Book Now For Blaze 2019
A day of free workshops and performances

WED 20 FEB

Blaze is a fun filled day for girls aged 11–16 in secondary school to come and try dance workshops in a range of styles including Contemporary, Dance Fusion (Hip Hop/ Contemporary) and Lindy Hop. All dance workshops will be led by female professional dance artists with some accompanied by live musicians.

You will also get to watch exciting performances by female dance artists. All the workshops are suitable for beginners, as well as those with dance experience.

HOW TO BOOK?

To book your place online, please visit our website and complete the ‘register your interest’ form. Following this you will be contacted to confirm if we have a space available.

We welcome group bookings and ask that you complete one form per participant. Please note we cannot accept applications from those who are not aged between 11–16.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity. 

For more information contact: Emily Robinson, Learning and Participation (Dance) on 020 8305 9419 or email E.Robinson@trinitylaban.ac.uk

Last chance to book

The date to enter the ballot for Glyndebourne's Performance for Schools has been extended. Don't miss this opportunity for your students to experience opera at its best.

Agreed

Wednesday 27 February, 11.00am
Suitable for Year 5 upwards (aged 9/10 and above)
School tickets are only £7

A brand new production
Next year's performance is a brand new opera, written by composer Howard Moody and directed by Simon Iorio. The opera is brought to life by a multi-genre score and includes elements of classical, world and jazz music. The chorus of 80 local auditioned singers are an active, shaping force of the drama. The music is woven together and led by five professional soloists, the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment and local young musicians.

Teacher digital resources
An online guide and teaching resources for English, Music and Art & Design for Agreed will be available in January for Key Stages 2 - 4. 
Find out more

Ballot closes Monday 7 January  Apply Now

Dear Teacher
 
We are pleased to announce that Mandy and I will be working with schools in Sussex, Surrey and Kent on the new Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning Programme.
 
The new programme is managed by the British Council in partnership with the Department for International Development and supports schools internationally to learn about and collaborate on the big issues that shape our world.  
 
Connecting Classrooms through Global Learning helps schools make connections locally and globally, encouraging schools in the UK to work together as clusters, or individually, to develop partnerships with schools in other countries and embed global learning in the classroom. 
With access to grants, you can conduct reciprocal visits with partner schools in other countries, helping to strengthen existing international partnerships and build new connections around the world. If successful with a cluster grant application, you will also be eligible for training and supply cover while developing your skills in global learning.  
 
One to one partnerships can apply for up to £3000 and Clusters of schools can apply for up to £35,000.
 
As Local Advisors for Kent, Surrey and Sussex we are available to help you with your  grant application. This ranges from 1.5 hours if you are an individual school, to half a day if you are applying as a cluster lead school.    
 
For more information about the programme and how to apply, follow this link:
 
https://schoolsonline.britishcouncil.org/about-programmes/connecting-classrooms
 
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this opportunity with us and find out more about how we can support your school. ruth@18hours.org.uk

Best wishes
 
Ruth England and Mandy Curtis