STACS In-Person Connect Event: Glasgow - for Primary and Secondary teachers

Join us at St Aloysius' College on Monday, 8th June (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm) for an evening of networking, practical ideas, and community.

At STACS, we know how vital it is to have a strong network for support, guidance, and exchanging fresh ideas. This event is a fantastic opportunity for current Secondary Computing Science teachers, Primary & Early Years specialists, and our incoming PGDE Computing Science student teachers to come together, build connections, and leave with practical ideas for the classroom.

We are especially excited to officially welcome our soon-to-be probationers to the profession! 

🛠️ What to Expect: Workshops & Insights

The evening features a choice of short, impactful workshops running across multiple tracks. Sessions will include:

• 🌟 Maximise Your Probation Year: A dedicated workshop tailored specifically for PGDE students and incoming probationers, packed with tips. Hear from Tim Wang (Computing Science Teacher), who is just completing his probation year and will be sharing first-hand advice on transitioning to your first permanent post in August.
• 📈 BGE, Gender Balance & Curriculum Success: Hear directly from departments successfully boosting overall BGE uptake while actively narrowing the gender gap. Scott and Katie will share the exact strategies they used to transform uptake and female engagement in their departments.
• 🛡️ Cyber Skills Pipeline: Connect with Daniel, who will be diving into essential cyber skills, sharing ideas on how to weave cybersecurity throughout your curriculum.
• 🎓 The Curriculum Improvement Cycle: Join Brian from Education Scotland for a vital update and discussion surrounding the current Curriculum Improvement Cycle and what it means for Computing Science educators.
• 💻 Coding Resources & STACS Upskilling Platform: Explore practical code resources used by fellow teachers, and get a first look at our brand-new upskilling platform - bringing all of our training, support, and professional learning materials together into one easy-to-use hub. Plus, Rhys (Computing Science Teacher) will be showcasing Super Study Party, a brilliant, custom-made resource he developed to boost student engagement and revision.

🎡 The Computational Thinking Fairground

This is a fully interactive, drop-in zone where you can grab complimentary food and refreshments, network with colleagues, and explore practical stations.

Dedicated to our Primary & Early Years focus, this space is packed with hands-on resources and "unplugged" activities designed to build computational thinking right at the start of the school pipeline.

Featured Primary & Early Years Contributors:

• Mearns Primary School Showcase: Meet Mari Clare, Ben, and Michael from Mearns Primary, alongside Amanda. They are doing outstanding, sector-leading work in the primary sector and will be sharing highly practical ways to embed computational thinking seamlessly into early learning.
• The Center of Teaching Excellence & STACS Partnership: Learn from Drew, who will be sharing insights into our exciting collaborative partnership focused on boosting computational thinking and uptake across the pipeline.
  
  It’s the perfect place to discover new ideas for younger learners and take away practical inspiration for the classroom!
  

🎁 Exclusive Free Swag & Resource Launch!

Alongside the usual STACS freebies, attendees will walk away with a copy of a brand-new, completely unseen National 5 Computing Science Prelim & Marking Scheme!

Written by the highly experienced Morag Shaw (35+ years of teaching experience and Advanced Higher Principal Assessor), this premium resource is designed to save your department hours of preparation.

🍕 Food, Refreshments & Community

Attendees can look forward to complimentary food and refreshments to kick off the night. It’s the perfect, relaxed environment to catch up with colleagues and meet new ones.

⚠️ Important Registration Info:

• Eligibility: All practicing teacher attendees must hold GTCS registration.
• PGDE Students: Please register using your student details; your attendance will be confirmed via your university lecturer.

 Book your free place below!