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Excelerate is an investment in educational system change by @twf_scotland.
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Empowering innovative teaching and learning approaches.
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S1 had an unforgettable visit from Hope the Whale—who they got to go inside! 🐋 Part of their Survive or Thrive project, exploring marine life and sustainability. #STEM #SurviveOrThrive #HandsOnLearning BXA Project Based Learning


Shell UK #GirlsinEnergy St Machar Academy were thrilled to attend the launch of North East Scotland’s new energy outreach vehicle. They joined founding partners, and distinguished guests, to celebrate this exciting initiative and test the exhibits. 🌎 💡⚡️ NESCol School Links



S2 chat and Live panel session with industry insight from the Construction,Education,Hospitality & Health Care sectors Thanks to pupils and guests for this collaboration and great to hear the topics discussed to support the S2 'My Future, My Way' course Arbroath Academy- an Excelerate School



An insightful 'Lunch & Learn' for pupils & staff Arbroath Academy Expressive Arts from Hospitalfield Kirsten used the opportunity to consult with our pupils ahead of some exciting plans for the venue. Find out more about an Arbroath hidden gem, here: hospitalfield.org.uk Hospitalfield


Proud to be making this happen! 🚀 One of the most exciting projects I’ve been involved in—stay tuned! ✨ BXA Project Based Learning Excelerate Bethlehem Cultural Festival Learning for Sustainability Scotland #ArtForChange #SustainabilityThroughArt #BanffToBethlehem

Our Health Sector class enjoyed a session with the awesome Health and Safety team from NHS Grampian. Pupils learned about safe moving and handling in one activity then swapped to learn some basic prevention and management of violence and aggression techniques. Excelerate


Thankful to have Amanda from Red Collar Retreat & Cllr Lois Speed to help Arbroath Academy- an Excelerate School launch our very own S1 'Arbroath Explorers' PBL Inspiration taken from Banff Academy 'Doorstep Explorers', and you can see why here: sites.google.com/as.glow.scot/d… Our own Website coming soon


Another wonderful day of our partner, Palestinian street artist Taqi Spateen, giving one-to-one feedback to our S2s direct from Bethlehem. Completely inspiring, overwhelmingly enriching! #ArtEducation #GlobalConnections #TaqiSpateen Bethlehem Cultural Festival Excelerate BXA Project Based Learning

A group S2 of pupils have been busy delivering guided tours of visiting Anne Frank exhibition to their peers. On Tuesday we welcomed the pupils families and local community partners in for a tour. St Machar Academy Anne Frank Trust


Great event yesterday with Community Sports and Active Schools Aberdeen to showcase Northfield Academy’s climbing wall! So much enthusiasm from our pupil helpers!



At the heart of The Wood Foundation’s Excelerate investment is a commitment to inspiring and empowering educators. A group of Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Angus teachers have just embarked on a study visit to Detroit. More info here: thewoodfoundation.org.uk/excelerate-stu…


A brilliant immersive experience delivered by Daydream Believers . Thank you RAiSE for the invite & great to spend time & work with colleagues from Excelerate & The Wood Foundation on a PBL design we at Arbroath Academy- an Excelerate School will deliver later in the year. sites.google.com/an.glow.scot/e…


Come and join the FREE community session St Machar Academy Wednesday 26 March. WayWORD puts the spotlight on women in STEM and art abdn.ac.uk/news/24216/ via University of Aberdeen

Back home after the most amazing study visit thank you so much The Wood Foundation Excelerate and all our fellow colleagues who were with us #inspired #curious #hope #excited 🤩🇺🇸🏴🇺🇸🤩

A great morning, rounding off our PBL with Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) — packing up Crew Community Collection to be distributed to our local community centres!

