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March 2nd, 2011: International Inspirations from Perth Grammar; mfarrell; Comments: none

We are delighted to welcome to the blog Depute Head Teacher Michael Conlon, whose recent posts you will have seen reporting on his reciprocal visit to Turkey from Perth Grammar School. Michael and PE teacher, Kirsty Munro, are taking part in International Inspirations, a London 2012 initiative to develop the Legacy of the 2012 Olympics beyond the UK. There are 15 Scottish schools involved in links with Turkey, 7 with South Africa and – the very first one to get involved – Islay High School, who are linked with the tiny Pacific island nation of Palau. All of the schools involved are seeking to support the development of PE and Health and well being in their partner schools, particularly through sports leadership. However, there is a very strong reciprocal element to the links with the Scottish schools benefiting greatly from the increased intercultural dialogue that enables them to add an international dimension to the curriculum and support the development of global citizenship.

We look forward to hearing more from Michael and other guest bloggers involved in these links.

Go to the Games Legacy for Scotland area on LTS online to find out more about getting involved in using the Games context to support international linking and developing global citizens across all curriculum areas.

Go to Get Set, the London 2012 educational programme to access the wealth of resources, activities and opportunities and join the Get Set Network.

Here is the full list of schools involved in International Inspirations in Scotland…

Turkey

Bannerman High, Glasgow,

Avenue End Primary, Glasgow

Auchenleck Primary, Glasgow

Caledonia Primary, Glasgow

Scotstoun Primary, Glasgow

St Ninians Primary, Glasgow

Perth Grammar, Perth and Kinross

Perth Academy, Perth and Kinross

Golspie High, Highland

Arbroath High, Angus

Lynburn Primary, Dunfermline

St Peter’s Primary, Galashiels

Grove Academy, Dundee.

Melvich/Farr Primaries, Highland

Low Port Primary, West Lothian.

South Africa

Calderglen High School, South Lanarkshire

Bucksburn Academy, Aberdeen City

Beeslack High School, Midlothian

Lasswade High School, Midlothian

St Machar Academy, Aberdeen City

Lourdes Secondary, Glasgow

Dingwall Academy, Highland

Palau

Islay High School, Argyll and Bute

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