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Midlothian Secondary Schools’ Podcast Competition 2020

Midlothian Secondary Schools’ Podcast Competition 2020

 

Black Diamond, in partnership with the Midlothian Digital Learning Team, is running a competition to encourage potential young broadcasters to become involved in radio broadcasting and specifically, to encourage youngsters to engage with community radio.

The competition is open to all stages in Midlothian secondary schools and a maximum of three teams per school are permitted.

The podcast must be 19 minutes long. This will allow us to broadcast 3 entries per hour and also include our news and adverts. Music tracks should not be used. This does not include any live performances recorded by the podcasters either in school or in its catchment area. Students can involve youngsters from local Primary Schools if they wish.

Podcasts can include a wide variety of content but normal acceptable broadcasting standards must be adhered to!

The podcasts will be broadcast during the Easter/Summer holidays at a time to be confirmed later and the winners will be decided by listeners’ online voting.

The winning team will receive a gift voucher to the value of £50 and a trophy to be competed for on an annual basisMidlothian Digital Learning Team.

Support is available. A member of the Midlothian Digital Learning Team can provide a maximum of a day in school and bring along an easy-to-use professional recording unit. Students will be given a demonstration of the unit then be encouraged to use it independently. The content of the podcast would have to be ready to record before that day. Pre-recorded interviews and music can also be added then.

For further details and to apply to take part please email…

Alan.thomson@blackdiamondfm.com

 

Hogwarts comes to Glencorse!

Hogwarts comes to Glencorse!

Glencorse Primary School recently held a very successful evening showcasing their pupils’ learning in Literacy, Technologies and Expressive Arts, developed around the interdisciplinary them of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Guests of each pupil entered into the spirit of the event which involved the adults being guided around several technology-based tasks to receive clues. These clues were used to unlock their precious (3D-printed) philosopher’s stone! The video showcases the outstanding contributions of school staff in preparing for the event and the digital learning aspects, taught in conjunction with the Digital Learning Team.

Newtongrange pupils visit St Anne’s Sheltered Housing

Newtongrange pupils visit St Anne’s Sheltered Housing

A group of pupils from Newtongrange Primary have made a series of visits to St Anne’s Sheltered housing in the village.  During the final visit they were recorded by Black Diamond Community Radio.  The visits have involved the children speaking to residents about artefacts, looking at old photographs and playing games.  Both children and the residents have found the visits an enjoyable experience.  A recording of the Black Diamond broadcast can be accessed by clicking here.

Saltersgate- RSA Schools Art Award 2019

Saltersgate- RSA Schools Art Award 2019


A big congratulations to Shaun Shirkie from Saltersgate School for being awarded ‘Highly Commended’ in the RSA Schools Art Award 2019.  Shaun and his family, his art teacher Amy Collop, and Head Teacher Stephen Buggy all attended a Private opening at the Royal Scottish Academy on Thursday 8th March and had a great evening!  Shaun’s created an expressive painting of an igloo for the competition as he loves the snow and would like to build an igloo.

Organised by the RSA Friends, the schools Art Award is a competition open to all secondary schools in Scotland which aims to encourage creativity and showcase talent. It has been running since 1986 and is considered by teachers to be one of the most prestigious awards made to pupils. The Award has no theme. The emphasis is on skills of technique, observation and interpretation. In particular, the judges will award prizes for work which displays creativity and originality.