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Team Leaders’ Manual – School SU GroupsWithin Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) “experience and outcomes”, RME includes curriculum areason Christianity and the Development of Belief and Values. This latter category replaces what waspreviously called “personal search”. The opportunities for SU groups and leaders to contribute tothis may be limited. However, where, for example, the curriculum area requires the authentic voiceof a Christian, a contribution can be given; or, where pupils need support in development of theirbelief and values, then a valid opportunity exists. These occasional opportunities might have to besought and availability indicated. This is for those who feel able to do this and remember, your localstaff member is there to help you.9.4 SU Scotland’s COmMISSION ProgrammeThe development of senior pupils to take responsibility in Mission is at the heart of theCOmMISSION programme. The training provided makes huge contributions to the delivery ofCurriculum for Excellence ant this has been recognised by individual schools as well as nationally.Look at the “information for schools” section on the COmMISSION pages of the SU Scotland websitefor a copy of the SU Scotland page from the Youth Work Scotland report on youth organisationsengaging with Curriculum for Excellence – www.suscotland.org.uk/CommissionJanuary 2012
Team Leaders’ Manual – School SU GroupsSection 10Being part of SU MinistriesScripture Union Scotland has always made schools work, such as SU groups, a high priority. Morethan this though, we have found that the more we can integrate children and young people intoother areas of SU’s ministry, the more they benefit. We would encourage all school group volunteersto encourage their children and young people to engage in SU Residentials (Holidays andWeekends), Holiday Clubs and missions (at their local church), training and discipleship events (e.g.COmMISSION), or online (e.g. ignite).10.1 SU ResidentialsEach year thousands of children enjoy getting away at an SU Holiday or Weekend. Holidays arelonger, usually for 5-9 days, in the Easter, summer or October holidays whilst weekend breaks occurthroughout the year. Holiday brochures are available in the autumn; and the Holidays website(www.suholidays.org.uk) is usually open for bookings in late September. Your local staff member willalso organise a weekend away, aimed at your pupils and can pass you publicity for the event.Time and time again we hear stories of young people returning to school having had a life-changingexperience at an SU residential. We know, from years of experience, that taking young people awaycan have a profound effect on their faith, and commitment to Christ. However, there are a numberof young people, at SU groups, who show great reluctance to come. Often, they will only try it forthe first time, if a group of them agree to go together and if their group leader agrees to go withthem (especially for a first weekend). From there the prospect of a week long holiday may not be soscary but may still need support.10.2 Local Church MissionsSU Scotland runs about 30 Missions a year, in partnership with local churches. Nearly all involve aprimary-aged holiday club, and some run youth work too. We often meet children from SU groupscoming to these events and they can gain so much encouragement from the event as well as helpingtheir whole family establish a relationship with the local church.It is not uncommon for an SU group to be launched on the back of a successful local mission, or viceversa!Of course, there are dozens of other, very similar, mission events, run by local churches thatwould be equally beneficial for your SU group members.10.3 Training and DiscipleshipThese are a series of events, aimed at S4-S6 pupils, to help them grow as disciples and be trained asyoung leaders. Coming under the banner of COmMISSION, these events seek to presentopportunities for mission and evangelism for young people in Scotland.1. Go Live (S4) and Go Mad (S5-S6) are discipleship events during the October break; whichaim to encourage pupils to live out their faith in schools, and assist in their SU Group.2. Christmas Houseparty (S4-S6) is a 2-night break between Christmas and New Year. It has amore relaxed feel; and focuses on encouraging each other in our Christian Faith.3. Basecamp is for S5-S6 aged young people who wish to serve as Trainee Leaders on a teamleading a mission or residential event. There are 3 different Basecamp events to choosefrom.January 2012
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