Hi Guys, I expect that it's been a busy week for you leading up to the Easter break. I've also been busy this week trying to raise awareness of the Network Event so that as many people as possible can benefit from the gathering, and just generally trying to be in contact with as many people as possible.

Two significant things happened this week as far as the Network are concerned: firstly, I heard that our proposal to showcase the Focus projects at the Scottish Festival of Learning has been accepted. This is a major Event in the Learning and Teaching Calendar held this year on 23 & 24 September at the SECC (http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/slf/). It's a major opportunity to show that we are are the forefront of blended learning using ICT and fulfilling the philosophy behind the Curriculum for Excellence, officially launched by Fiona Hyslop this week.

Secondly, on my quest to forge strong links with all stakeholders in the qualifications that our students obtain, I met with Mat Hulbert, Coach Development Manager, Tennis Scotland to see how we might collaborate in the future. Mat is very keen to hear from Colleges who may wish to host Tennis Coaching Qualifications, he's also keen to look at potential lecturer/employer exchanges and furthermore, they also use Focus software, which may allow for the development of some collaborative resource materials to benefit us all.

Unfortunately, I'm finding my one-day per week contract doesn't really go far enough in allowing the development opportunities that are currently available to us in the Sports Network - however, one day per week is certainly better than none, and we are making headway. As always, your comments and suggestions are most warmly welcomed. If you are managing to get an Easter break, I'll look forward to communicating with you again in a couple of weeks.