DERWEN STUDENTS’ STREET DANCE SUCCESS

Talentedperforming arts students from Derwen College are dancing for joy following their great success in the Audacity Winter Street Tournament. The dance crew, which included many new members who had never attended a dance competition before, won first place in the over-18s beginners’ group category, as well as achieving highest scoring crew in the special educational needs

College has a big focus on sports, and nurtures the serious development of aspiring footballers through the Myddelton College Football Academy. Coaches o er detailed, structured training, advice and information on how to improve technically, tactically and physically with every session.

Following a rigorous selection process with more than 1,000 candidates, the talent and dedication of Myddelton student Poppy Holt was rewarded when she was signed for Manchester United u14s. Poppy will now be training with her new team three times a week.

Safety First For New Drivers

Members of the Shropshire Fire and Rescue service visited Oswestry School to speak to sixth form students about safety when driving. With many about to embark on their first driving lessons, the importance of attention, speed, seatbelts, distractions and the e ect of drink and drugs was stressed. Students enjoyed trying on goggles that recreated the e ect that being tired or under the influence could have on reactions and the interpretation of distance.

Lessons In Life And Learning From Welsh Rugby Ace

Sta and students at St David’s College were delighted to welcome Welsh rugby legend Scott Quinnell. One of Welsh rugby’s most accomplished players, Scott is an enormous figure both on and o the field, having earned 52 caps for Wales (seven as captain), as well as three for the British and Irish Lions.

category, which sent them directly to the championships. Several students also competed individually or as duos and quads, winning golds, silvers and bronzes in their categories.

Scott was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of 21, and more recently dyspraxia. As learning di culties have dominated his life, the player is keen to raise the profile of dyslexia and dyspraxia provision in schools.

“The most important thing is to ask for help” said Scott, who spent time discussing the issues that have a ected him and the strategies he has used to overcome them. Of course, there was time for some rugby as well, with Scott coaching some of the St David’s 1st XV.