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SCHOOL NEWS
ActiveKids
EDITED BY MARY BREMNER
Well done Cole
THANKS TO THE support of Recare and an all-terrain Trekinetic wheelchair, Cole Ricketts who is 16 and a student at Manor High School, Oadby, has been able to complete his Duke of Edinburgh Award expedition. Cole has been a high-achieving GCSE pupil who plans to study maths, further maths, physics and computer science at A-Level. As with all GCSE students, the last 18 months have been challenging for Cole, exacerbated by ongoing medical tests for a tumour on his knee. He had been advised not to walk long distances until a diagnosis has been made. This meant he would not be able to complete his forthcoming Silver Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award expedition. A three-day hike was planned as the final stage of the award scheme however, this was in jeopardy until the idea of borrowing Cole an all-terrain wheelchair became a reality. The DofE team at the school decided to see if they could make it wor and an all terrain wheelchair was suggested. But first they had to ask the students in Cole’s group if they were up for pushing him in a wheelchair – they were and saw it as another exciting challenge to overcome. ecare indly offered to loan, for free, a state of the art wheelchair which is agile, responsive and easy to push through mud and over rocks, so it was perfect. The three-day expedition took place around Thornton Reservoir, Ticknall, Calke Abbey and Staunton Harold Reservoir. The end result for Cole and his friends couldn’t have worked out better. hen they finished day three they were plastered in mud but all with smiles on their faces. Thank you to everyone who helped Cole complete the expedition.
Live music is back
OAKHAM SCHOOL IS delighted to announce that live music has returned. There is an array of concerts planned for the school and the wider community including the weekly Music at Lunchtime which takes place every Wednesday at All Saint’s church.
Looking beyond the Summer holidays, a much fuller programme of performances will resume from September, with details appearing in the School’s Arts Calendar which can be viewed online at https://bit.ly/oakhamartscalendar
My future OAK
FOUNDED BY ALUN Meadows, an experienced teacher, coach and mentor, My future OAKs club is a daily holiday club run from Whissendine sports centre which delivers a range of fun activities that encourages play, creativity and builds confidence whilst focusing on developing core values in young people. Aimed at 5-11 year olds the aim is to get in touch with nature, encourage open minds, spark creativity and develop skills for their future.
A future Oak is your young person, who with lots of support, direction and life experiences can grow up strong in mind and in body to become a well rounded character.
www.myfutureoak.com
Churchill Summer Camps
CHURCHILL SUMMER CAMPS is a small family run business which ta es great pride in offering high uality childcare throughout school holidays, something they have been doing for nearly 30 years. They are delighted to be back up and running this year. hey offer a wide range of activities to help children gain confidence, ma e new friends and have a go’ at as many activities as possible that can be fitted into the wee . he emphasis at the camps is very much on having fun in a safe environment.
The camps are based at Stamford Junior School and The Peterborough School, both of which provide lots of space and excellent facilities. To book visit www.churchillsummercamps.co.uk or 01572 868304
Summer fun for all
WITH THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS just around the corner and many people staying in the UK this year, Stamford Endowed Schools Enterprises is delighted to be launching a programme of holiday courses and camps for children aged from 7 to 16. Courses typically last a week and will cover a range of interests from art to drama and musical theatre plus circus skills and various sports.
Each course will be delivered by a team of professionals passionate and enthusiastic about their chosen field, and a number of them will include a performance or display at the end of the week to give participants a chance to show their new skills to family and friends.
Highlights this summer include circus skills week along with drama and musical theatre weeks. There will be two separate art weeks and the every sports camp as well as a new hockey camp.
The courses and camps are open to all children attending any school, and will offer heaps of holiday fun!
For more information or to book, please see www.stamfordschools.org.uk/holiday-courses, email holiday-courses@ses.lincs.sch.uk or call
