Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kids. Show all posts
Sunday, 10 February 2008
Nottinghamshire Learning Network
I just found my tuck shop story on this website: http://nln.nottscc.gov.uk/Lists/Announcements/DispForm.aspx?ID=83
Tuesday, 20 November 2007
Thursday, 15 November 2007
Jamie Oliver would be proud
A SCHOOL will be opening its own healthy tuck shop – and it will be ran and maintained by the kids.
Lucky children will be encouraged to eat well, and will also develop business skills by handling money and using computers to work out prices and profits.
The project is being introduced at the Hillside Primary and Nursery, in Roberts Lane, Hucknall.
It ticks all the boxes of the government’s Every Child Matters scheme, which was introduced after the murder of eight year old Victoria Climbié in London.
Under the scheme, the government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or circumstances, to have the support they need to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well being.
School learning mentor Petra Morrish (correct), one of the staff involved in setting up the shop, said: “This is a really good thing to do for the school, and for the children.”
“It covers many different areas of the national curriculum, and the children are really looking forward to it as well,” she added.
Snacks on sale will include, fruit, cereal bars, raisins, flapjacks and orange and apple juice.
The price limit on everything is 20p, making it affordable for everyone, and a small profit will be made that will go back into the school. The children will be working at the shop themselves, and coming up with the pricing systems.
School Chair of Governors Ruth Stamper (correct), said: “This gives the children a sense of responsibility, as well as promoting healthy eating.”
The school will fund the project itself, and the food has been bought by parents. Tesco donated £10 to the project.
Parent Claire Ash (correct), said: “It’s great that the children have been given the opportunity to eat healthily.”
Lucky children will be encouraged to eat well, and will also develop business skills by handling money and using computers to work out prices and profits.
The project is being introduced at the Hillside Primary and Nursery, in Roberts Lane, Hucknall.
It ticks all the boxes of the government’s Every Child Matters scheme, which was introduced after the murder of eight year old Victoria Climbié in London.
Under the scheme, the government's aim is for every child, whatever their background or circumstances, to have the support they need to be healthy, stay safe, enjoy and achieve, make a positive contribution and achieve economic well being.
School learning mentor Petra Morrish (correct), one of the staff involved in setting up the shop, said: “This is a really good thing to do for the school, and for the children.”
“It covers many different areas of the national curriculum, and the children are really looking forward to it as well,” she added.
Snacks on sale will include, fruit, cereal bars, raisins, flapjacks and orange and apple juice.
The price limit on everything is 20p, making it affordable for everyone, and a small profit will be made that will go back into the school. The children will be working at the shop themselves, and coming up with the pricing systems.
School Chair of Governors Ruth Stamper (correct), said: “This gives the children a sense of responsibility, as well as promoting healthy eating.”
The school will fund the project itself, and the food has been bought by parents. Tesco donated £10 to the project.
Parent Claire Ash (correct), said: “It’s great that the children have been given the opportunity to eat healthily.”
Saturday, 3 November 2007
Doves
A KIDS group has launched an urgent appeal to find a new youth leader.
The Doves Youth Group - which is based in Hucknall - caters for Junior School Children aged between seven and eleven.
There are plans to expand the group to involve more children, but this will not be possible unless another adult supervisor can be found.
Helen Chadwick (correct), who at the moment is the group's sole leader, said "We currently have around twelve to fifteen kids but more are interested in joining."
"This will not be possible unless we find another youth leader, as the numbers would be too great." she added.
The group meets on Wednesday evenings in the St Mary Magdalene Church on Ogle Street, from 6pm to 7pm. It has been running for six years.
Despite being based in a church, the group is not overly religious according to Mrs Chadwick. Small prayers are held but the main activities are painting, singing, arts and craftwork.
In recent years the group has also been involved in community projects. They assisted in the building of a wildlife garden in the churchyard and have also taken part in Hucknall's Christmas carnivals.
Parent Anne Jackson sends her son Jack, (10), to the group's meetings. "Jack really enjoys the sessions. He makes lots of friends and gets involved with all sorts of different activities." she said.
"It would be a great shame if other kids don't get the chance to benefit in the same way."
Mrs Chadwick believes that the role would suit someone who is interested in kids and looking to put something back into the community. However she is conscious that volunteers are likely to be in short supply.
Anyone interested in the post can contact Helen Chadwick on 0775 171 9498.
The Doves Youth Group - which is based in Hucknall - caters for Junior School Children aged between seven and eleven.
There are plans to expand the group to involve more children, but this will not be possible unless another adult supervisor can be found.
Helen Chadwick (correct), who at the moment is the group's sole leader, said "We currently have around twelve to fifteen kids but more are interested in joining."
"This will not be possible unless we find another youth leader, as the numbers would be too great." she added.
The group meets on Wednesday evenings in the St Mary Magdalene Church on Ogle Street, from 6pm to 7pm. It has been running for six years.
Despite being based in a church, the group is not overly religious according to Mrs Chadwick. Small prayers are held but the main activities are painting, singing, arts and craftwork.
In recent years the group has also been involved in community projects. They assisted in the building of a wildlife garden in the churchyard and have also taken part in Hucknall's Christmas carnivals.
Parent Anne Jackson sends her son Jack, (10), to the group's meetings. "Jack really enjoys the sessions. He makes lots of friends and gets involved with all sorts of different activities." she said.
"It would be a great shame if other kids don't get the chance to benefit in the same way."
Mrs Chadwick believes that the role would suit someone who is interested in kids and looking to put something back into the community. However she is conscious that volunteers are likely to be in short supply.
Anyone interested in the post can contact Helen Chadwick on 0775 171 9498.
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