At their last Council Meeting today, members presented thanks & gifts to Jim Thewliss & Neil Shaw who are due to retire following many years of service to SLS (HAS). Both served as President before taking their roles as General Secretary and Field Officer. Great support from both
A very different conference for us today.
Congratulations to President Graham Hutton
@Grove_Academy
on a successful year and to incoming President Allyson Dobson
@official_DHS
on taking up post.
Comment on today's pay offer from General Secretary Jim Thewliss:
*While the failure to make any significant improvement in the award is disappointing, the capping of the award in particular completely undervalues the contribution of school leaders to Scottish education."
Presidential Team finalising the Conference arrangements. Looking forward to seeing those attending next week. Next picture we’ll be in our dresses and kilts. 😊
@LeadersScotland
Honorary membership for Jim Thewliss General Secretary...huge support over 8 years. Thank you and all the best for a fantastic retirement.
Packed room of young people from across Scotland's secondary schools for SLS Fringe Conference on Learner Empowerment.
Delivered in partnership with
@OfficialSYP
and hosted by our friends
@gtcs
#NurturingLeadership
@LeadersScotland
Honorary membership to Neil Shaw as Field Officer..... for 10 years of support to members. Best wishes for retirement and thank you. 🤗
#SLS2023
Bruce Robertson, Headteacher in Berwickshire High School and SLS member delivering keynote on Connected Teaching and Learning at ASCL Northern Ireland Conference
Today we are celebrating World Teachers' Day! 👩🏫👨🏫👏👋🎉🎈 Let a teacher know they have made a difference in your life by joining our Thank a Teacher campaign. Click here
#WorldTeachersDay
.
@JoshKenMSYP
speaking this morning at the
#SLS2018
promoting SYP elections, democracy in schools and pupil voice to Scottish school leaders. Today is also Josh’s 17th birthday!
Following our February Pupil Empowerment Conference - delivered in partnership with
@OfficialSYP
@scotgov
and hosted by
@gtcs
- a group of delegates from secondary schools across the country met with
@JohnSwinney
this week in his office to discuss feedback from the event.
Thanks very much to
@TracyBlackCBI
for a hugely informative and interesting speech at
#SLS2023
. The data and views arising from employer engagement making it clear school qualifications are redundant so quickly and a greater desire for skills stood out prominently.
SLS Council meeting today chaired by new President Jon Reid - welcome to all new members from every corner of the country.
We are also delighted that our total membership has now reached the highest number to date.
Our thanks to
@LouiseHayward3
for leading a session on the report “Its our future” and the recommendations therein on reforming qualifications & assessment.
Wishing all our
@LeadersScotland
members - Faculty Heads, PTs, Business Managers, Deputes and Heads - all the very best for the New Year and the new term! Working with
@ASCL_UK
and lots on the Agenda for 2024!
#GetHaywardStarted
Professional Learning Manager Eileen Young, President Billy Burke and General Secretary Jim Thewliss are delighted to be with
@gtcs
this evening for Excellence in Professional Learning Awards
Great
@LeadersScotland
Council meeting at
@Boness_Academy
on 14 Sept. Lots of discussion about the changes in the Association and how we are moving forward with new steering groups, roadshows, a new Professional Learning Programme, revamped website, college leaders’ membership!👍
General Secretary Jim Thewliss, Field Officer Neil Shaw and Vice President Billy Burke are representing SLS at
@ASCL_UK
Council in Sheffield today and tomorrow.
Thank you to
@JohnSwinney
for giving opening keynote of day 2
#SLS2019
Reaffirming commitment to empowering schools to take decisions needed to continue to strive for excellence and equity.
National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams are still due to take place between April and June this year.
We are aware of the disruption that
#coronavirus
continues to have on your learning as you work towards National Qualifications in 2021-22.
Watch ⬇️
24 hours to get ready for our annual conference.
With a host of keynote speakers, workshops, networking opportunities and the chance to speak with a great range of exhibitors
#SLS2019
promises to be a very rewarding learning experience for all.
Thank you to Ian from
@EdScotLfS
for delivering our second Saturday session at SLS Council.
Learning for sustainability = learning for a better world.
#TimeforLfS
Cabinet Secretary opening day 2
@LeadersScotland
conference. Talking around how we address workload, managing reform, empowerment, behaviour and relationships.
#SLS2023
Session 3 this afternoon introduced by Ewan and Rebecca, Head Pupils
@renfrew_high
sharing experience of learner empowerment. Group sessions now focussing on 'what next?'
Next keynote
#SLS2019
from
@rickymunday
Sharing some of his journey from failure and depression to extraordinary achievements, including climbing to the top of Everest.
Professional Learning Team Meeting today, reflecting on busy start to the year for SLS and planning for activities for the remainder of the year.
Good to meet Bernadette from
@focus_west
for discussion around challenges and opportunities for young people aiming for university.
We are proud to be a partner in the
#ThankATeacher
campaign, allowing you to nominate a teacher in Scotland to receive a special thank you card for making a real difference. Nominate at
#WeAreES
#SLF19
Our
#SLS2017
conference drew to a close with a powerful and thought-provoking input from
@MorayHouseHoS
What is ‘normal’? - we should make
#diversity
normal
Been a busy week for SLS.
Executive team meeting, PL team meeting, attendance at various national groups, senior team heading south to
@ASCL_UK
Council . . .
And something unique tomorrow - stay tuned.
Our thanks to
@Timothycho08
for a heartfelt, inspiring speech forcing us to confront the horrors of war and persecution, yet reminding us of the power of love and perseverance.
Really proud of our young people who did a great job supporting the
@LeadersScotland
annual conference today. They really enjoyed helping out and brought me back some acquired merchandise!
#SLS2023
We are encouraging our members - and all in secondary schools - to use this opportunity to showcase the range of excellent work across Scotland. Still time to submit a proposal.
Would you like to present at the Scottish Learning Festival? We're currently accepting proposals for seminar sessions at the 2020 conference. Submit before midnight 21 February:
#SLF20
Packed agenda for SLS Council this morning, chaired by our new President Julie MacDonald.
Excellent engagement from representatives across Scotland's local authorities and private sector.
A very warm welcome to ASCL Annual Conference 2019
@ICC_Birmingham
. We're looking forward to two days of debate and reflection, and considering our theme of 'connected leadership'
#ascl2019
Many thanks to
@JohnSwinney
for being with us this morning
#SLS2017
Clear, strong and shared moral purpose moving forward in Scottish education.
We look forward to helping to shape the HT Charter with you.
Wishing all of Scotland's educators and young people a happy and successful school year ahead.
Book online now for our annual conference
#NurturingLeadership
During this critical time for education in Scotland, SLS remains committed to providing the best advice, support and engagement for our members.
We are contributing to the vital discussions taking place across the system, planning ahead for the short and longer term . . .
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