Miss Firth

Faculty Head of Social Subjects at St Andrews

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

The result of the Stage 3 vote on the Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill is:
✅Yes - 57
❌No - 69
🟣Abstain - 1

The Bill therefore falls. You can find out more online at https://t.co/NbGPVnieuu

[St Andrew's Secondary School @StAndrewsRCSec]

A Happy Mother’s Day to everyone in all our school community - you are very much appreciated by all of us.🙏💚 #Mothersday2026

[St Andrew's Secondary School @StAndrewsRCSec]

Remembering the 16 children and their teacher Gwen Mayor who lost their lives at Dunblane Primary School 30 years ago today. May they rest in peace.🙏

[Mrs Lorenzetti @Mrs_Lorenzetti]

🍎 Another great @StAndrewsCLPL lunchtime Sharing Platter on Meeting Learners Needs yesterday. Thanks to all the presenters who prepared resources to share with staff. Lots of brilliant strategies being used! 👏 #teacherlife #sharingiscaring #Education

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

This week we’re focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle for Social Studies!

Our first reel comes from Louise Melville, teacher at St Columba’s School in Kilmacolm!

👉https://t.co/pnFGEBT0gS

[Miss Firth @MissFirth1]

Inservice day @StAndrewsRCSec @standrewsSocial
34 Social Subjects teachers from across Glasgow North East Lig schools working together to moderate our BGE to ensure consistency and validity in assessment.

[St Andrew's Secondary School @StAndrewsRCSec]

We are running Supported Study for S4–S6 from Jan–Mar 2026. Extra help from subject teachers, focused revision, and dedicated sessions to boost confidence ahead of SQA exams. A great chance to prepare, practise and progress. 📚✨

See timetable below:
https://t.co/JFDDHJz3kQ

[Mrs Lorenzetti @Mrs_Lorenzetti]

A huge well done to reps from our @StAndrewsRCSec STAR group for sharing our rights respecting initiatives with @GlasgowCC Education Committee. Thanks to @garycondie67 for your guidance and support. You did us all proud #RRA #UNCRC #childrights

[Miss Firth @MissFirth1]

WINNERS! Well done team!!

[St Andrew's Secondary School @StAndrewsRCSec]

Our Social Subjects Faculty with their interpretation of Last Christmas 🎅 🤷🏻‍♂️

[Miss Firth @MissFirth1]

@MsBurrell1985 @StAndrewsRCSec @YoungSTEMLeader Looks fantastic!

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

So what exactly is the difference between Project Based Learning and "doing a project"?

Compare the key features of "doing projects" versus Project Based Learning, a figure from our book 'Setting the Standard for Project Based Learning'.

Check out the #linkinbio to learn more!

[Bruce Robertson @BruceNextLevel]

What makes a great lesson? I really enjoyed discussing this topic as part of this new podcast👇

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

We’re excited to share a set of brand-new Strategy Guides, resources designed to spark ideas and provide practical tools that make PBL easier to implement.

Dive in: https://t.co/RLrtoiLBgo

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

3 Tips for Literacy in PBL: Challenges and Opportunities

Read the full blog: https://t.co/jHsmM2uEVW

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

"One 'move' I made that enhanced my PBL teaching was developing the classroom project wall into an active teaching tool rather than a bulletin board."

Learn how a project wall can make thinking visible and support open-ended inquiry in your classroom. https://t.co/gHLvVvyqy2

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

Foster effective teamwork among your students with our Project Team Contract. This resource equips students to define their roles and guidelines for successful collaboration.

Head to the #linkinbio to download this tool!

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

An exchange between a seasoned Project Based Learning (PBL) facilitator and his father, a retired educator, revealed five essential lessons for leaders in successfully supporting PBL.

Learn more here:
https://t.co/Mv4KNe85Ov

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

Whether you want to learn about PBL or find classroom resources, our materials will support your journey. We have planning forms, rubrics, student handouts, and more for you to download!

Learn more about our classroom resources: https://t.co/NJCeMBwkJl

#PBL

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

“I don’t have three weeks I can give up to do a project!”

Here are some insights and recommendations in response to the frequently asked question, "How Long Should My PBL Unit Be?" ➡️ https://t.co/gH5IunMDLH

[PBLWorks @PBLWorks]

"Keeping these four guidelines in the forefront of your mind as you plan and facilitate your projects for younger students will help ensure the high level of rigor that all students deserve."

Learn more here:
https://t.co/PYL6XMpWnc