Discussing Gender
Girls, Books, Boys, Toys - thinking more inclusively about gender
Senior phase
Activities suitable for Fourth Year to Sixth Year classes
Selection of Secondary School Events in the Schools Programme
Top picks of events for secondary school pupils
Kirkland Ciccone Replaces Laura Ruby in Schools Programme
Information about changes to the 23 August event
Edwin Morgan: A Taste of Poetry
Using Edwin Morgan’s poem The Apple’s Song to inspire discussion and creative writing
New Online Course – How To Read A Novel
Get your pupils excited about reading with our online course
Philippe Sands QC on Human Rights
International Human Rights Lawyer Philippe Sands gets you discussing important issues
Laura Bates: Get Talking Feminism
Laura Bates, founder of the Everyday Sexism Project, gives her tips on how to start a discussion on feminism
A Trio of Storytelling Activities
Video and performance artist Donna Rutherford shares three simple activities focusing on using memories to create stories
Fiction in a Flash
Author Kerry Hudson shares an exercise exploring how to build up stories
Making Stuff Rhyme with Rap
Stanley Odd front man Dave Hook writes about how you can use rap in the classroom
Creating Gripping Graphic Novels
Be inspired by our Graphic Lyrics work to create your own graphic novel
Terry Waite: Finding Inner Strength
Humanitarian Terry Waite explores inner strength and forgiveness as he shares his experience of being a hostage.
Susan Greenfield on the Human Brain
Scientist Susan Greenfield explores the human brain and women in science in an event at the 2013 Edinburgh International Book Festival
John McCarthy: Surviving Freedom
Journalist John McCarthy shares his experience of being held hostage