2010/11 brochure
"I've been involved trying to make a difference in education. You're probably the best I've seen.� Peter Jones, Dragons' Den 2010
Contents Welcome Note
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T0K Courses
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Team TOK
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Testimonials
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APODO
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PEAPODO
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TOK Apprentice
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Welcome Note Welcome back to a brand new and exciting school year. We hope you have had a fantastic summer and that we can help you to make this year the best yet! Tree of Knowledge provides an innovative range of services and tools that help children and adults to share knowledge, becoming more enterprising in their education and personal development. In 2009/10 Tree of Knowledge worked with over 50,000 pupils, teachers, parents and support workers across Scotland and the north of England. We would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you. As seen recently on the BBC's Dragons' Den, Tree of Knowledge are driven by a passionate belief in the power of fun and enjoyment as key learning tools. Guided by our five values; LEARNING, EXCELLENCE, PASSION, FUN and INNOVATION our purpose is to unlock the potential in everyone, helping people to help themselves and to fulfill their ultimate dreams and ambitions. We will inspire the world! Wishing you a successful, inspiring and fun-filled year ahead. The Tree Of Knowledge Team
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Pupil Courses Successville - Scotland S1, England Year 7 Designed to encourage pupils to make effective contributions to their communities. It reveals the power of goal setting and emphasises the importance of community values and learning successfully.
The Wall - Scotland S2, England Year 9 With a strong emphasis on choice and decision making, this workshop allows pupils the opportunity to recognise their individuality as well as explore their emotions. Pupils will develop the ability to smash through any barriers they may face in life.
Laugh in the Face of Exams - Scotland S3/4, England Year 10/11 Designed to help students prepare for exams in a fun, relevant and productive way. The students are equipped with tools and techniques to cope better with the pressures of sitting exams.
Mindset and Match - Scotland S4/5, England Year 11/12 Designed to challenge students mindsets and attitudes. ‘Mindset and Match’ equips students with tools and techniques to encourage a growth mindset, creativity and the ability to recognise and seize opportunities.
Reach for the Power Inside - Scotland S5/6, England Year 12/13 As pupils prepare to leave school and live for the future, can they overcome the one person that is capable of holding them back - themselves?
Intriguing Futures - Scotland S6, England Year 13 Designed to allow students to embrace and overcome personal challenges when developing leadership skills by unlocking confidence in their abilities and enjoying their new responsibilities. The course leaves students feeling empowered and excited about their own intriguing future.
APODO Buddies - Scotland S5/6, England Year 12/13 Provides senior pupils with an effective and fun means of building positive relationships, helping create a positive, fun working environment for younger pupils to contribute to and feel part of.
TOK Apprentice - Year group of your choice A real opportunity for a group of youngsters to take the reins of a real business dealing with real money. This is a groundbreaking new initiative that will encourage new business links in your community and challenge the students to lead with confidence.
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Staff Courses Putting Fun Back in the Staffroom - Primary/Secondary Teachers and Staff This workshop uses the vehicle of having fun to motivate, focus and empower staff, boost their self-confidence and ultimately produce happier staff. Teachers are equipped with tools to effectively manage stress and time. This program helps teachers to find balance in their personal and professional lives.
Who Said “Don't Smile ‘Til Christmas?” - Primary/Secondary Teachers and Staff As a follow-up to 'Putting Fun Back in the Staffroom', ‘Who Said “Don't Smile ‘Til Christmas?”’ is an extremely motivating, thought provoking, challenging but humorous experience for delegates. It is designed to provide a further insight into the big issues of fun and humour in learning and the effect it can have on motivation, mindsets and morale. How do these factors affect current and future events for both teacher and pupil? How can you make your classroom more fun? Delegates are inspired to consider what is really important to them and to take fun, positive action.
APODO Training - Primary/Secondary Teachers and Support Staff The successful implementation of the APODO System for Enterprise can depend very much on the motivation of the teacher or pupils leading this resource. It is with this in mind that this workshop aims to motivate users of the APODO System by allowing them to experience the outcomes of the APODO System first hand. This fun, interactive workshop helps teachers to interpret the importance of Enterprise Education, encouraging delegates to feel more confident in using APODO.
PEAPODO Training - Nursery/Primary Teachers and Support Staff PEAPODO for Early Years can be used by staff, children, parents and community groups to support the curriculum by providing structure, direction and fun learning activities that stimulate learning. This workshop aims to motivate users of the Peapodo by allowing them to experience the outcomes of Peapodo first hand. This workshop is not only great fun but gives delegates the opportunity to explore some of the thinking and research behind this unique early years resource. You’ll be ready to play!
You Decide, We Provide - TOK to Us! Over the years we have realized that many schools face similar motivation issues and for this reason we have developed a fixed workshop menu. However we understand that no two schools are exactly the same and for this reason the Tree of Knowledge team is always ready to design a workshop that meets your specific requirements and outcomes.
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Team TOK
Alan Burton
Gavin Oattes
‘Does a wicked Marks & Spencers pose!’
‘Hide and seek next?’
Tim Harrison
Jenny Andrews
Eddie Leahy
‘Is not James Bond!’
‘Doesn’t do Sleeves!’
‘Has to crouch just to fit his hair in this box!’
Dougie Clark
Colin McLeod
‘Coffee cup comes with saucer as standard, Dougie optional!’
‘Inventor of the eye-pout!’
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Testimonials “I've been involved trying to make a difference in education. You're probably the best I've seen.” Peter Jones, Dragons' Den 2010 “This has changed my life” S3 Pupil, Holy Cross High School “Pitched at completely the right level and challenged perceptions and attitudes. For me it came at the right time where we are changing the culture in the school and trying to promote positive thinking and positive attitudes. Having staff experience this course lays the foundations for the work which is going to be done with our learners. Staff will then have an understanding of what the learners will experience and can support it rather than have somebody in for a one off training session. I look forward to our relationship with TOK. Positive staff and positive learners...just think what we can achieve!!!! Many thanks” Iain Hughes, Rector, Waid Academy "In all seriousness my eyes are open, the confidence barrier broken, I believe in myself now. Most motivational 3 hours of my life." S4 Pupil, Firrhill High School “Great presentation, very good. Acknowledge your applause and enjoy it - you deserve it!” Teacher, Cockenzie Primary School “Epically awesome. TOK is amazing. It's really changed my whole perception on things. Tomorrow is going to be an amazing day at school. Thanks a million” S4 Pupil, Clydebank High School “The best course in 30 years. Loved it!” Fiona Keatings, DHT, Perth High School “Tree of Knowledge is quite simply an inspiration.” Year 11 pupil, Walbottle Campus
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The APODO System Imagine your school had 100 fun lessons for enterprise already written, timed, differentiated and cross curricular. Too good to be true?
£695 excl VAT Free postage and package The Apodo System aims to: Raise self-confidence and self-belief in our young people, resulting in raised attainment and improved behaviour Equip young people with the skills to allow them to become more independent in their learning and achievement Develop enterprising skills, qualities and attitudes to help shift individuals and society away from a dependency culture towards a 'can do' culture. Free up the time that used to be spent sourcing and researching interactive and fun enterprise activities "The Apodo System has enabled the pupils to develop a greater sense of ownership and responsibility for their own learning, allowing me to adopt a role as facilitator. It has empowered the children to develop interpersonal relationships and approach problem solving with confidence and enthusiasm� Teacher, Aberdeenshire
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The PEAPODO System Isn't it about time there was a great enterprising resource for Early Years? How handy would it be to have more than 100 exciting experiences for children aged 3-6 held together in one easily accessible resource? Peapodo for Early Years is a unique system that can be used in a multitude of ways. It aims to help children from the ages of 3-6 years develop early skills, aptitudes and attitudes through innovation and enjoyment. It provides children with the opportunity to play and to learn about themselves, each other and their community.
£449 excl VAT Free postage and package The Peapodo System contains valuable staff development activities and new, fun learning experiences for children that encourage: Mindset & Motivation Creativity & Thinking Skills Decision Making Self Belief & Self Worth Communication Planning & Organising Initiative & Responsibility "The Peapodo System is so much fun, the children and staff can't wait to get their hands on it. The Peapodo System has helped my team to focus and they are now more aware of current agendas in Early Years education and more empowered to implement these.” Nursery Teacher, North Lanarkshire
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TOK Apprentice Are you tired of setting up fictional companies and dealing with imaginary outcomes? Would you like a real project with real outcomes? Well, look no further. Quite literally TOK are handing their business over to you and your students. A real business, dealing with real people, dealing with real money. TOK Apprentice offers you, your students and your school the opportunity to create brand new links and build upon current relationships within your local community. Students will be responsible for all aspects of creating their own event including the planning, advertising and selling. This is a unique opportunity where students will gain invaluable skills within their personal development journey. In a highly competitive and hugely creative market, this project is sure to challenge any team and develop real 21st century students! Remember though - this is a REAL event with REAL outcomes - and YOU could be the inspiration behind the success! TOK Apprentice is a brand new project launched in June 2010. To join the ever growing number of schools who have already signed up to 'take the reins' please contact Tree of Knowledge. "This project is exactly what education is all about these days. Why no one has thought of this sooner is a mystery. Well done Tree of Knowledge, as usual you've done it again!" Head Teacher, North Lanarkshire
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"Today was one of the most important experiences of my school career. Thank you." S4 Pupil, Kelso High School
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