Course 1 - RADIO WORKSHOP at PENT VALLEY’S RADIO STUDIO

Three one-day courses on Saturdays 3^rd, 10^th and 17th July from 10am to 12noon for Years 5 to 7

Please indicate on your application form if you would not be available on any of these dates.

Learn the workings of a radio studio, presenting techniques and production skills.

Course 2 - CARING FOR ANIMALS at BROCKHILL

Tuesday 27^th July and Wednesday 28^th July from 10am – 3pm for Years 5 and 6

Do you love animals? Would you like to find out more about how to care for both pet animals and farm animals? Then this is the course for you! You’ll learn how to groom and care for rabbits and guinea pigs and find out about how farm animals are kept. The course will end with a Pet Show, using animals from Brockhill’s School Farm.

Course 3 - CYCLING at PENT VALLEY

Saturdays 24^th and 31^st July and 7^th August from 9.30am – 12.30pm for Years 5 – 9

Course 4 - CYCLING at BROCKHILL

Monday 26^th, Tuesday 27^th and Wednesday 28^th July from 9.30am – 12.30pm for Years 5 - 9

Both of the above Cycling courses offer cycling for the 21^st Century - making cycling safe, healthy and fun and will give students the skills and confidence to cycle safely on today’s roads. A small number of bikes and helmets are available if you don’t have your own.

Course 5 - HORSE CARE AND KNOWLEDGE on SATURDAYS at BROCKHILL

Saturdays 3^rd, 10^th and 17^th July from 10am – 12 noon for Years 6 - 10

A ‘hands on’ chance to learn about the daily care of horses including grooming, feeding, tack and basic first aid, ending in a team turnout competition.

Course 6 - HORSECARE in the HOLIDAYS at BROCKHILL

Monday 26^th, Tuesday 27^th and Wednesday 28^th July: 9.30am – 11.30am for Years 5 and 6

12 noon – 2pm for Years 7 - 11

Come and learn about horses, their tack, grooming, basic First Aid, the principles of feeding and much more. There will be a quiz and games.

Course 7 - BASIC CAMPCRAFT at PENT VALLEY

Three one-day courses on Monday 26^th, Tuesday 27^th and Wednesday 28^th July from 10am to 3pm for Years 5 - 7

Please indicate on your application form if you would not be available on any of these dates.

Learn how to put up a tent and cook on a trangia along with basic navigation and map skills.

Course 8 - MATHS ORIENTEERING at FOLKESTONE SCHOOL for GIRLS

Monday 26^th July from 10am to 3pm for Years 7 and 8

Would you like to learn a new skill? Why not try Orienteering? Students will learn about the mathematical skills involved in orienteering including bearings, maps, scales and speed and, in the afternoon, an outdoor orienteering session will take place within the school grounds.

Course 9 - SCULPTURE TRAIL at THE MARSH ACADEMY

Monday 26^th and Tuesday 27^th July from 10am to 3pm for Years 7 - 11

Kent Wild Life Trust and Romney Nature Reserve have linked with The Marsh Academy to work on this exciting project. Students will work with a professional sculptor to produce scale models that will be made into full size sculptures to form part of a nature trail at the Romney Nature reserve which will be open to the public.

Course 10 - ARCHERY for BEGINNERS at BROCKHILL

Monday 26^th, Tuesday 27^th and Wednesday 28^th July for Years 5 – 14. Sessions will last for 1½ - 2 hours between 10am – 3pm

Fancy trying archery? This is a great chance to gain a new skill and no previous experience is necessary to take part in this fun course.

Course 11 - PHOTOGRAPHY at BROCKHILL

Saturdays 3^rd, 10^th and 17^th July from 10am – 1pm and Monday 26^th, Tuesday 27^th and

Wednesday 28^th July from 10am – 3pm for Years 7 – 14

An exciting photography course giving you the chance to work in many different areas, such as a professionally set up studio to create professional model pieces; a visit to Dungeness in order to work with close-up and landscape photography and a trip to the Zoo to photograph wildlife. You will learn how to develop your photography, editing skills and how to prepare for an exhibition.

Course 12 - MULTI-SPORTS TASTER SESSIONS at BROCKHILL

Monday 26^th, Tuesday 27^th and Wednesday 28^th July from 10am – 3pm for Years 5 - 8.

Improve your skills and techniques, whilst developing confidence, teamwork, communication and problem-solving skills. Sporting activities include football, badminton, volleyball, table tennis, athletics, netball, rounders, tag rugby, dodgeball, orienteering and ultimate frisbee.

Course 13 - ANIMATION and ROBOTICS at BROCKHILL

Saturdays 3^rd, 10^th and 17^th July from 10am -12 noon for Years 5 - 14

Learn the concept of creating an animation using new software to animate pictures and bring them to life. Participants will also have the opportunity to learn the concept of programming using Lego Mindstorms to control a robot. No previous knowledge necessary.

Course 14 - SPORT (CRICKET, ATHLETICS and “MIND OVER MATTER”) at THE HARVEY GRAMMAR SCHOOL

Monday 26^th, Tuesday 27^th and Wednesday 28^th July from 10am – 2pm for Years 5 – 9

Course 15 - “MIND OVER MATTER” SPORT at BROCKHILL

Saturday 10^th July from 10am – 12 noon for Years 5 – 9

The above two courses are a fun and energetic way for male and female students of all abilities to enjoy sport. The “Mind over Matter” sessions include sporting activities which encourage team building and communication skills.

Course 16 - KITE-MAKING at BROCKHILL

Monday 26^th and Tuesday 27^th July from 10am – 3pm for Years 6 and 7

Learn to design, build and test a kite. Activities will include researching into structures and the history of kites; designing and developing a range of ideas using modelling methods; manufacturing your final design and testing it.

Course 17 - ICT EXCEL SKILLS at PENT VALLEY

Saturdays 3^rd, 10^th and 17^th July from 10am – 12 noon and Monday 26^th, Tuesday 27^th and Wednesday 28^th July from 10am – 3pm for Years 6 – 8

If you enjoy using computers and would you like to know how to get the most from Excel, this ICT course is a great opportunity to you to improve from basic to advanced skills. The course will help you understand algebra, basic Business models and how to use spreadsheets.

1. Check with your parent/carer that they are happy for you to apply and that you are free to attend on the dates involved

1. Ask your parent/carer to complete all of the sections of the form and send the application form to:

Jan Brown

Brockhill Park Performing Arts College

Sandling Road, Saltwood, Hythe, Kent CT21 4HL

For Soccer School at The Folkestone Academy or Folkestone Film Factory Summer School, please apply to them direct (see individual details).

1. If you have any queries please contact Jan Brown on janb@nascr.net or 01303 233805 (Tuesdays – Thursdays).

1. Places will be offered on a first come first served basis so please apply as soon as possible. We will then write to confirm whether we can offer you a place.

1. Wear suitable clothes when you attend your course and bring a packed lunch, snacks and drinks as required

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE IS NO CHARGE FOR THE COURSES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF:

Music Summer School - £15 per student. Please make cheques payable to BPPAC.

TO APPLY FOR ANY OF THE COURSES NUMBERED 1 to 17

PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ON THE APPLICATION FORM WHICH CAN BE OBTAINED FROM JAN BROWN

The Try Angle Awards are all about noticing and celebrating young people or groups who really do try to make a difference in their communities. Nominations can come from schools, clubs, community groups, griends and family; from anyone who recognises the positive contribution a young person or group has made.

There are eight categories for nomination:

• Good Friends & Young Carers
• Citizenship & Environment
• Volunteering & Service to the Community
• Achievement in Sport or Outdoor Activity
• Bravery
• Personal Development
• Achievement in Music
• Achievement in Arts

All nominees receive a certificate of recognition and short listed nominees will be invited to the prestigious Celebration Evening in July at the Ashford International Hotel, Ashford. This event is organised and hosted by young people and is always an inspiration.

Please take the time to nominate the ‘real triers’ and feel free to share this information with others. For nomination forms or an electronic version, contact: laurie.porter@kent.gov.uk or tel 01233 898526. Closing date for nominations is 30th April 2010.

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Shepway Secondary Learning Partnership is holding a Careers Fair which takes place next Friday at the Leas Cliff Hall. The organisers SSLP been successful in getting Jonathan Shaw (Minister for the South East) to open the proceedings and we understand that the response from local companies has been overwhelming with over 60 taking part and 1,400 secondary school students attending.

This is the second annual Careers Fair taking place in Folkestone and its aims are to encourage students to make more informed decisions about their career choices. It’s also an ideal opportunity for local employers and post-16 training providers to provide information regarding their organizations and the jobs on offer locally.

Date: Friday 5th February

Location: Leas Cliff Hall

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Kent Adult Education is offering a range of courses for people living in Ashford, Dover, and Shepway who are aged 19 plus, out of work or in low-paid employment. These are aimed at boosting confidence and improving skills to increase chances of employment or get into volunteering. Courses are also open to existing volunteers. Refreshments and lunch are provided and funding may be available for childcare costs and travel.

Courses include: Skills for Work & Jobs; Skills for Volunteering; CIEH accredited Level 1 and 2 in Health & Safety in the Workplace; Food Safety in Catering; Level 2 Principles in Manual Handling; HSE Emergency First Aid at Work; Introductions to Working with Children and in the Care Sector and IT courses.

For more information about the Response Project, please call Fiona Marriner on 01795 415931 or response01@kent.gov.uk.

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