Follow the Project Based Learning journey at Banff Academy, a Secondary School in North East Scotland and keep up to date with our latest learning expeditions.
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9 Oct 2024
IT'S HERE! This year our S1 community champions have expanded and enhanced the Doorstep Explorers site to include over 100 walking routes around Banff, Macduff and Portsoy, aiming to inspire others to explore our local culture, heritage and outdoors! 👣
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16 Mar 2025
Stunning and poignant writing and photography arriving from our partner school in Hussan, Bethlehem, for ‘Repurpose the Past: Banff to Bethlehem.’ A powerful exchange of history, creativity, and connection across borders. @Excelerate_TWF @BxaLearning @BethlehemCF
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14 Mar 2025
Very pleased to see our work recognised by the Scottish Parliament today! Huge applause to all at Banff Academy for the inspiring Banff to Bethlehem project with S2 pupils, Taqi Spateen, and @BethlehemCF @BxaLearning @ScotGovEdu parliament.scot/chamber-and-…
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11 Mar 2025
More than excited and honoured to see the Palestinian side of our ambitious S2 PBL Expedition ‘Banff to Bethlehem’ take shape! A journey of creativity, solidarity, and meaningful collaboration begins. #PBL #BanffToBethlehem #Palestine @BxaLearning @BethlehemCF @ScotGovEdu
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5 Mar 2025
A fantastic opportunity to lead our Project Based Learning department and transformational change of the curriculum! #projectbasedlearning @Excelerate_TWF myjobscotland.gov.uk/council…
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28 Feb 2025
End of an amazing week of PBL! We wrapped up feedback with our Palestinian partner Taqi, met the Chair of Philosophy at Aberdeen Uni, and spoke with professional storyteller David Heathfield about including stories from children in Gaza in our project. @BxaLearning @BethlehemCF
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19 Feb 2025
S1 PBL got hands-on with owl pellet dissection today as part of our ‘Survive or Thrive’ project—equal parts excitement and disgust! Fascinating to see what these nocturnal hunters have been dining on. #STEM #HandsOnLearning @BxaLearning
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3 Feb 2025
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 @BxaLearning
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30 Jan 2025
Excited to launch our project on sustainability, materials & relationships! After facing a week’s school plastic waste, we heard from artist Taqi Spateen in the West Bank. Now co-curating an exhibition with a Palestinian school in Banff & Bethlehem! @BxaLearning @Excelerate_TWF
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29 Jan 2025
Congrats to our S1 pupils who presented their
@TEDTalks last week as part of their Make a Stand Project! After learning about the SDG's and the UNCRC, each S1 pupil chose one goal they are passionate about to present on #confidentindividuals #globalcitizens @_afairerworld
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10 Dec 2024
We are super proud of Hannah, Amber and Ava in S2 who did a fantastic job getting to the final of the @ypi_scotland project this year, but who also went above and beyond fundraising for their chosen charity @archiegrampian 🤩
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9 Dec 2024
Our S1 classes have started their research on their chosen @GlobalGoalsUN as part of their Make a Stand project! Each pupil will write and present a @TEDTalks on a goal they are passionate about and link it to the @UNCRC #projectbasedlearning #confidentindividuals #globalcitizens
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25 Nov 2024
Today our S1s focused on #GlobalGoal 14 Life Below Water and created a piece of #artivism to highlight the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans #makeastand #pbl #globalcitizens #learningforsustainability
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19 Nov 2024
For our upcoming HEROES NEXT DOOR! project, we are looking for #localheroes who go above and beyond to make a difference in our community! Complete the form & nominate someone for a Community Hero award today! forms.office.com/e/vDHgS8jYU… #pbl #communityconnected
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15 Nov 2024
In addition to our fabulous finalist teams, we invited teams who had thought of a creative way to showcase their chosen social issue and charity. We had a beautiful poem reading on Men's Shed and a musical composition on Clan Cancer Support #pbl #ypi #creativity
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15 Nov 2024
What a fantastic evening at our @ypi_scotland 2024 Showcase! All teams presented confidently and with passion. Through their dedication and engagement they have raised an additional £4500 for our local charities in addition to the £3000 YPI grant! #youthempowerment #ypi #pbl
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14 Nov 2024
Congratulations to Isla, Saffi, Marissa & Brianne for winning our @ypi_scotland Final Showcase. The girls wrote, illustrated & published a children's book to raise awareness on sea safety & RNLI. Along with the £3000 grant, their sales will raise a further £2000 for RNLI! #pbl
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14 Nov 2024
Incredible to see the culmination of our PBL project ‘Delete the Filter’ at the Scottish Parliament! So proud of our students—their question and @JohnSwinney acknowledgment were inspiring moments. Full clip below. @BxaLearning @Excelerate_TWF @TWF_Scotland @EducationScot
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BXA Project Based Learning retweeted
13 Nov 2024
We invite you to visit the Thinglink below. @MSPKarenAdam #DigitalCitizenship #FutureLeaders
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BXA Project Based Learning retweeted
13 Nov 2024
As part of this project, our young people learned about the impact of online misinformation & disinformation as well as building essential Digital Citizenship skills. This visit marked a proud milestone & one of their questions was even raised during First Minister’s Questions.
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13 Nov 2024
Last week, our amazing young people, the heart & soul behind the #DeleteTheFilter project, took their work to new heights with a visit to the @ScotParl. They had a unique opportunity to present their Scottish Government Bill, a testament to their commitment & passion for change.
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