Silverstone Study Centre

Well the spring term has come to an end and we are now getting ready for the Easter holidays. It’s been a very busy term at the study centre with the new centre manager Trevor Wadham starting his new role. We’ve had a wonderful term with all our Playing for Success schools, have built a new relationship with Porsche Silverstone and have begun a Gifted and Talented programme with local schools to construct a Silverstone Virtual Museum. I wonder what next term has in store for us!

Silverstone Study Centre would like to wish all it’s schools, pupils, partners and sponsors a very happy Easter!

Last night we held our spring term Presentation Evening for all those involved in this terms Playing for Success programme. Pupils, parents and teachers came along to celebrate the achievements of the young learners. Not only that but Steve Deeks, professional racing driver and presenter of Channel 4 show GT Academy, spoke about the future of Silverstone and the young peoples involvement  before presenting the children with their certificate and prize.

I wonder what the parents and pupils thought of it? Feel free to let us know by leaving a comment below…

Just to remind all Playing for Success pupils, parents and school staff that we are hosting our termly presentation evening tonight (Tues 23rd March) in the International Media Centre from 6.30 to 8.00 pm to celebrate the achievements of the children during this terms programme.

As well as a summary of the highlights of this term’s activities, there will be a prize giving ceremony and a short address from a member of the Silverstone driving team. Every child will be presented with a ‘graduation’ certificate and prize.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Playing for Success pupils have this week been exploring the world of Samorost 2 a web-based adventure game that requires the user to point and click to solve the puzzle. Whilst exploring the virtual world, pupils are required to provide strong nouns and powerful verbs to enter into a group Wordle in exchange for two additional minutes of game time.

Pupils from Magdalen College School have been exploring the world of Samorost 2 this evening. Strong nouns and powerful verbs were rewarded with an additional two minutes of game play time.

Take a look at the Wordle to see what they came up with.

In our Playing for Success sessions this week we have been introducing i am learning which is a games based revision system designed to engage pupils for longer than traditional methods. i am learning makes it “cool to succeed”!

All pupils that have attended this week have been given their login details, changed their i am (profile) and completed the Silverstone Circuit Tour quiz. There are plenty more exercises to do. The more you complete the more games you can play!

To access i am learning click here and don’t forget your login details:

school ID: silverstones

username: (your full name, no spaces)

password: password

Do you like i am learning? Do you find it helpful? Do you like the games on offer?
Tell us what you think by leaving a comment below.

Vicki and I loved meeting you all for the first time and showing you the opportunities that the Silverstone Study Centre offers. You were all so engaged in what we were doing. You have got to admit that the ‘Toy Box’ is pretty cool eh? I was really please to meet up with some old pals from Southfield who are doing well at Magdalen. We are really looking forward to seeing you all in the coming weeks. Remember the rules; ‘Enjoyment! Enjoyment! Enjoyment!

Having braved the cold winds whistling around the Circuit, the children from Syresham Primary School managed to warm up in what Silverstone’s Driving Instructors call the Toy Box. The workshop stores all the experience cars including an old F1 car. Check out the photos below!

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Syresham Primary pupils looking rather cold after our visit to the Podium!