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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

🎂This year SCILT is celebrating 200 years of The Ramshorn - the building we call home! To mark the occasion we are hosting a series of free talks about the history of the building and surrounding graveyard. Find out more and book via our website: loom.ly/MJFGY4Q

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

We want to improve our website, and you can have a say! Share your experiences as a website user in this short survey. ➡️https://loom.ly/m55e4WM The survey is open until 16 October 2026.

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

The 2026-27 Tianjin scholars have submitted their first monthly updates for September! Watch their videos to find out how they are settling in and what life on campus looks like. Access their vlogs now via the CISS website: loom.ly/LUqUWmo #China #Mandarin #Scholarship #Tianjin

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

We want to improve our website, and you can have a say! Share your experiences as a website user in this short survey. ➡️https://loom.ly/m55e4WM The survey is open until 16 October 2026.

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Year 2 of the SDLL project is now in full swing, and we are delighted to welcome nine new schools . Read the latest blog post to find out how the network continues to expand, creating more opportunities to explore and celebrate languages and multilingualism across Scotland! loom.ly/sXiidwY

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Want to give your P6 learners the chance to learn about Europe, practise their language skills and ultimately compete against their peers at a prestigious venue? Then register for this year’s #Euroquiz! Sign up for the local heats via your local authority coordinator. Info: loom.ly/qy05SZQ

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We want to improve our website, and you can have a say! Share your experiences as a website user in this short survey. ➡️https://loom.ly/m55e4WM The survey is open until 16 October 2026.

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Our Teachers of Italian in Scotland (TOIIS) network provides experienced teachers of #Italian, new teachers of Italian and those hoping to develop Italian provision in their context a platform to share and learn from each other. Come and join us online on 3 Nov! loom.ly/GOGzwH8

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

✨ Tianjin Scholarship 2027–28 ✨ What 3 words describe your time on the scholarship? 🤔 We asked 3 former scholars to share their experiences🎥 If their words inspire you, applications for 2027-28 are open now!👉 loom.ly/JrrifC0 #Scholarship #StudyInChina

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

❗Deadline approaching! Send us your submissions by Friday 9 Oct for inclusion in the SCILT winter newsletter. We're looking for articles of around 300 words, with a couple of photos, sharing languages updates from your school, local authority, institution or organisation: loom.ly/kLQJnc4

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

📢 Primary teachers! Boost your professional network and share what works in your classroom. 🌟 SALT & SCILT are looking for presenters for our 'Six in Sixty' online learning event! Register your interest now: ➡️https://loom.ly/OaM4TJ8

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

We want to improve our website, and you can have a say! Share your experiences as a website user in this short survey. ➡️https://loom.ly/m55e4WM The survey is open until 16 October 2026.

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

SALT & SCILT are looking for presenters for our Six in Sixty professional learning event taking place 27 January 2027! If you're a #primary practitioner who would be willing to present for 8-10 minutes on an aspect of your practice, please get in touch! loom.ly/OaM4TJ8 #professionallearning

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Have you registered for the national Euroquiz competition? Open to P6 pupils across Scotland, learners work in teams to broaden their knowledge of Europe and the wider world. Register with your local authority coordinator to take part in your local heats! More info: loom.ly/qy05SZQ

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Registration is open for this session's first meeting of the Teachers of Italian in Scotland (TOIIS) network on 3 November. Whether an experienced teacher of #Italian, new to teaching Italian, or hoping to develop Italian provision in your context, we’d love you to join us! loom.ly/GOGzwH8

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Last chance to register for Mother Tongue Other Tongue (MTOT) multilingual poetry competition in Scotland today! As it's National Poetry Day, to celebrate we've another French poem on the NPD theme of 'Wonder'! MTOT info & registration on our website: loom.ly/SVsNS_U #poetry #languages #NPD

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Our colleagues at CISS have opened applications for the 2027–28 Tianjin Scholarship, offering S6 leavers the chance to study Mandarin and experience life in China. Join the Information Session on Tuesday 6 October to find out more, register via the scholarship webpage: loom.ly/kXntiCY

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🌍 We’d love to hear what’s been happening with languages in your school or local authority! Have you been involved in an innovative project, language learning celebration or exciting new initiative? Share your experiences and let your pupils have their say too! 🗣️✨https://loom.ly/kLQJnc4

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Teachers in Scotland is your class full of budding young poets? Then register for our Mother Tongue Other Tongue multilingual poetry competition by 1 Oct, National Poetry Day! loom.ly/5zF7zgw Celebrate languages, poetry & the wonder of nature with our NPD-themed poem. #NationalPoetryDay

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

🚨 Final call! Sign-up closes TONIGHT! 🚨 Get your learners ready for SCILT’s MTOT multilingual poetry competition! 🌍✨ Join our teacher workshop featuring Scotland's Makar, Peter Mackay, for expert tips & poetry resources. ⏰ Deadline: Midnight tonight! ➡️Find out more: loom.ly/reebEWE

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

📣Last chance to register for our workshop on developing a multilingual ethos in your primary school! The session will explore ways to develop a multilingual ethos, highlight the importance of creating inclusive language practices and share cross-curricular approaches: loom.ly/aVjDET0

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

If you teach, or would like to teach, German in your setting our Teachers of German in Scotland (TOGS) network provides an opportunity to meet with like-minded professionals! Meetings for this session all available to book now! loom.ly/SPYauHo #professionalnetwork #german

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

📣Last chance to register for the Erasmus+ training day in Glasgow on 2 October! There are exciting opportunities ahead for Scotland's education sector with the UK's return to the programme. Come along to discover what partnership projects #Erasmus+ could make possible! loom.ly/UiR46co

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Registration for our multilingual poetry competition for pupils P1-S6 in Scotland closes 1 Oct! Our special prize category this year is Peace. Many ways to interpret and our short French poem on this is below! More info and to register: loom.ly/PETZtj0 #languages #poetry

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If you're entering pupils in our Mother Tongue Other Tongue multilingual poetry competition but not confident with poetry don't miss our online workshop on 1 October! loom.ly/reebEWE #languages #poetry

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Visit the SCILT website for lots of ideas on how to celebrate #coeEDL this week: loom.ly/gRSWuiI And don't forget to share how you celebrate via our EDL2026 blog: loom.ly/dgQOcLE

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's here! 2026-27 is the first ever Reunion Year for alums of Scotland's Languages Leadership Programme (SLLP). Have your say on the launch event! If you are an SLLP Alum from any year since 2014, fill in this short poll to let us know how we should kick things off: loom.ly/fLkPKGA

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

What has been going on in your school, cluster, local authority or institution recently with regard to languages? Share your story with us and we'll feature you in the next edition of the SCILT newsletter! Visit our website to find out more, deadline 9 October! loom.ly/kLQJnc4

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Our first Open Access workshop for secondary teachers will consider the practicalities of an interdisciplinary approach in language learning and teaching, share tips on how to do this effectively and hear from teachers who made it happen. Sign up for free now! loom.ly/s_V2Ds0

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

🗓️ Registration is officially OPEN for the 2026-27 Language Ambassadors Online programme! The first workshop kicks off on Thursday 24 September, to mark European Day of Languages. 👉 Secure a spot for your class today loom.ly/TRlVArU #LanguageLearning #Secondary #Options

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Why not take your learning about Europe further this EDL, and register for the Euroquiz competition! Open to P6 pupils, learners work in teams to broaden their knowledge of Europe and the wider world. Register with your local authority coordinator to take part: loom.ly/qy05SZQ #coeEDL

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

📣Don't forget to sign up your class for our 'Languages and Your Career' online session with eSgoil and DYW Live taking place on Wednesday! Secondary learners will discover the importance of #languages and their associated skills in the workplace. ➡️Sign up now! loom.ly/Q7WZVug

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Scotland's education sector has exciting opportunities ahead with the UK's return to Erasmus+! If your organisation is curious about what partnership projects #Erasmus+ could make possible, find out more at the 2 Oct training day at the University of Strathclyde: loom.ly/UiR46co

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

📣Calling all Germanists! Dates for this session’s meetings of the Teachers of German in Scotland (TOGS) network are scheduled and registrations are open! All in primary, secondary or tertiary education welcome! loom.ly/SPYauHo #professionalnetwork #german

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

📣Teachers in Scotland! Thinking of entering this year’s Mother Tongue Other Tongue multilingual poetry competition but not sure where to start with poetry? Join our online workshop on 1 October for practical guidance and inspiration! loom.ly/reebEWE #languages #poetry

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

A reminder of our 'Languages and Your Career' online session with eSgoil and DYW Live on 23 Sept during European Day of Languages week! Let your secondary learners see how important #languages and their associated skills can be in the workplace. Register now! loom.ly/Q7WZVug

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

EDL is a chance to promote and celebrate all the languages learned and spoken across Europe. Why not sign up for the Erasmus+ training day and explore how it can be used to drive whole-institution development and strengthen international collaboration: loom.ly/UiR46co #coeEDL #ErasmusPlus

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

🏫Are you interested in developing a multilingual ethos in your primary school? This Open Access workshop will explore ways to develop a multilingual ethos, highlight the importance of creating inclusive language practices and share cross-curricular approaches: loom.ly/aVjDET0

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

📆Next week! Our first Open Access workshop for secondary teachers will consider the practicalities of an interdisciplinary approach in language learning and teaching, share tips on how to do this effectively and hear from teachers who made it happen. Sign up for free now! loom.ly/s_V2Ds0

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

European Day of Languages 2026 is coming up later this month! How are you celebrating? Why not try out this fun and creative activity with your learners? Visit our website for many more ideas on how to celebrate, along with competitions, trivia, games and more: loom.ly/O3poNUU #coeEDL

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Through Language Explorers Scotland, S1-S3 learners can connect with inspiring university mentors, develop confidence, explore new cultures and discover the opportunities languages can create. 📅 School information session: 12 Nov loom.ly/cSI_Cx4 #LanguagesForLife

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Looking for practical ways to support multilingual learners? 🌍 Join SCILT and Glasgow City Council EAL Team to explore translanguaging, classroom strategies, real examples from Glasgow, and resources to support multilingual teaching and learning. 📅 26 Nov | 4-5pm | Online ➡️https://loom.ly/K4af994

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Newly qualified or student primary teacher in Scotland? Want to find out how SCILT can help you teach languages? Then don't miss our first online Signpost session on 15 Sept! Lots more sessions to sign up for and it's all free, so register now! loom.ly/cJIF4bU #ECT #primarylanguages

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Inspire your pupils to choose #languages as part of their learning experience! Students from universities across Scotland will share their own language learning journeys and the benefits language skills can bring. Bring your class along to our online session on 24 Sept: loom.ly/TRlVArU

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A reminder registration for Mother Tongue Other Tongue (MTOT) multilingual poetry competition 2026-27 is open! All P1-S6 pupils in Scotland can enter either in a language spoken with families at home or a language they are learning. More info: loom.ly/SVsNS_U #languages #poetry

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Join our 'Languages and Your Career' online session with eSgoil and DYW Live taking place during European Day of Languages week! Introduce your secondary learners to the importance of #languages and their associated skills in the workplace. Sign up for our 23 Sept event! loom.ly/Q7WZVug

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Are you a secondary languages teacher looking for professional learning? Our Open Access: In Practice series is open to individuals and will: ✔️look at current priorities, examining strategies and sharing resources ✔️focus on practical approaches and discussions Register now! loom.ly/s_V2Ds0

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Our cross-sector workshop will explore how translanguaging can support #Multilingual learners and create inclusive learning environments. New to #Translanguaging or building on existing practice, this session will provide practical ideas to take straight into the classroom. ➡️https://loom.ly/K4af994

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🌍 Language Explorers Scotland is back! This programme connects young people in S1-S3 with university student mentors passionate about languages. Early bird registration is open for the school information session on 12 November. Find out how your school can get involved: loom.ly/cSI_Cx4

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SCILT @scilt.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Join our online session for newly/recently qualified primary teachers working in Scottish schools and student primary teachers studying at Scottish universities. Find out how SCILT can support you! Register now for the 15 Sept event: loom.ly/cJIF4bU #professionallearning #languages

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