EDC Confucius Hub 20th September 2016

Background Confucius Institute for Scotland’s Schools (based at the University of Strathclyde) Initially a co-operation between Learning and Teaching Scotland and Hanban (the office of Chinese language and culture across schools) Supported by Scottish Government Confucius Hub model basing the Confucius Classroom in a school within a Local Authority Initially 10 Confucius Hubs in Scotland – now 22 East Dunbartonshire launch 13th February 2009

St Ninian’s Hub Based in school library and dedicated Confucius Classroom Funding Resources can be booked out by other schools Link school – No. 42 High School in Tianjin Teachers from link school working in schools in East Dunbartonshire Council Teaching of Mandarin Chinese New Year celebrations

Recent developments Pupil immersion courses every summer Teacher immersion courses HT/DHT annual visits to Tianjin Visit by staff and pupils to St Ninian’s August 2013 and August 2015 Primary schools involvement Permanent teacher of Mandarin Confucius scholarship Competitions – HSBC Mandarin Speaking competition

Future Developments Regional steering groups – EDC, East Renfrewshire and Glasgow Satellite Hub – Primary school Business Partner

Confucius Classroom of the Year - 2014 Partnership with Education Service Development of Hub model Permanent Mandarin teacher Programme managed by dedicated member of staff

Staffing the Confucius Hub GTCS Registered Teacher St Ninian’s HS Cluster Douglas Academy Cluster Bishopbriggs Academy Cluster Lenzie Academy Cluster Two Hanban Teachers Clusters covering both sides of the authority Immersion courses – staff development in learning of Mandarin and the Chinese culture

GTCS Accreditation Mentoring program Secondary/Primary input lesson observations

St Ninian’s Provision Current provision BGE: All of S1 on rotation Offered as MFL option in S2 16 pupils moving into S2 15 pupils continue into S3 Senior Phase: 3 pupils moving into S4 (Nat 5 + Higher) 7 pupils moving into S5/6 + vocational column 4 pupils from EDC schools entering scholarship 2016/2017

St Ninian’s Provision Confucius Learning Library; S2 Expressive Art IDL input; China units: Drama; English ; Home Economics; Art & Design Modern Studies Chinese Language Club

Visit from High School 42 44 pupils and 4 teachers

Chinese New Year S1 pupils involved for the day: Morning – Workshops (Chinese Knots, Paper Cutting, Calligraphy, Tai-Chi, Opera Masks, Painting, Lanterns, Cooking) Afternoon - Performances Primary/Secondary from across the LA (Holy Family, St. Flannan’s, Meadowburn, St Machan’s, Douglas Academy) Parents Partners Video

The ‘Chinese Bagpipes’ were difficult to play but it was fun. I have enjoyed performing and helping with the show. Each performance was put together in an excellent way. -----------S3 Taking part in the Chinese New Year celebration was amazing. The singing and dancing was great and I loved learning about the culture and performing on stage with my friends. ----------- S1 The ‘Chinese Bagpipes’ were difficult to play but it was fun. -----------S3 The Chinese New Year show was a culturally rich and interesting way to show the unique traditions of China. ----------- S6 I enjoyed the Chinese New Year show experience. I participated in the Chinese hip pop dance. I liked learning about the Chinese culture. ----------- S1

Local Authority Douglas Academy – S6 pupils SQA Languages for Work EDC Vocational Course Programme Kirkintilloch High School S1 IDL All Primary 7 pupils in all of our associated primary learning Mandarin Over 20 Primary schools accessing Mandarin Language Learning (supported by MFL Development Officer with responsibility for 1 + 2 Approach to Language Learning)

Moving Forward Continue to embed across the curriculum S1 Communication with Tianjin pupils Setting up a programme to allow opportunities for communications between our pupils and Tianjin 42 Good Practice Showcase Schools currently preparing exemplars of good practice to share. Bringing together teachers leading activities to display the work they do on Chinese Language and Culture

Moving Forward Business Link Primary Hub Celtic FC HSBC Clober Primary School