Silverstone Study Centre Daring to Learn!
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Welcome Trevor
Today the new Silverstone Study Centre Manager, Trevor Wadham, commences his new role. Welcome to the Northamptonshire Study Centre team Trevor. He’s got a hectic first month ahead so will need lots of luck and plenty of energy!
Presentation Evening
Last week we held our summer 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, took part in a question and [...]
Presentation Evening – Summer 2009
Tonight is the last Presentation Evening of this school year. I wonder what the parents and pupils thought of it? Feel free to let us know by leaving a comment below…
Moving out!
Make a Smilebox slideshow
Last week we had to clear the study centre ready for the Grand Prix later in the month. Everything was boxed up, cleared out and stored in a unit within Silverstone. Even the grandstand had to be taken down! Take a look at the slideshow to see what we’ve been up to!
Presentation Evening
Just to remind all Playing for Success pupils, parents and school staff that we are hosting our termly presentation evening tomorrow (Tues 2nd June) 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 [...]
Croughton Business Plan
One of our Playing for Success sessions is devoted to finance and enterprise. Complete with sound effects from Sir Alan Sugar, we use the Moneyville site to see how the students deal with personal financial choices as well as decision-making in the world of business. Despite a rigorous grilling from Sir Alan, most student are [...]
News Reporter!
News Podcast 2
Commentator Podcast 3
Commentator Podcast 4
Have a listen to some of our podcasts taken in recent PfS sessions – this is raw material, so add a comment saying how you would make it even better!
Welcome Vicki
A belated welcome to Vicki Campkin, our superb new Centre Coordinator. Here she is in action with Playing for Success pupils!
Samorost and Scratch Gallery
Croughton Playing for Success students combined their creative writing skills with Samorost game play, followed by an introduction to Scratch programming. The combination produces a quality outcome as you can see from Bethanie and Sophie’s performance.
Click here to see our Samorost-Scratch Gallery
