09 Winter 2008 - Greenhead College

Greenhead NEWSLETTER ISSUE 9 WINTER 2008newsStudent Charity Day:Students and staff across the college community participatedin a range of fundraising events on behalf of the Laura CraneTrust and Lepra. From donning fancy dress, making talentshow appearances or by simply making a donation, studentunity in this creditable venture was appreciated. Many thanksto all people who donated, and congratulations to the SeniorStudent team who organised and co-ordinated a diverse rangeof successful events.The total amount raised was £2,175.Enjoying a Worthwhile Day'Space Circus'Travel:In November, Theatre Studies studentswere invited to travel through the spacetime continuum by being the audience fora dress rehearsal of 'Space Circus' byChol theatre company. 'Space Circus'was commissioned to tour schools inYorkshireand hopesto interestyoungpeople inscience byusinginteractivetheatre. " Iloved theinteractionbetweenthe characters and the audience"commented one student. JPHGreenhead students in a podtravelling through spaceDuke of EdinburghGold AwardParticipantsReportThe Duke of Edinburgh Gold AwardScheme is open to all students as anoptional Enrichment. VoluntaryService, Skill Acquirement andPhysical Recreation are all part of theaward, and the commitment neededto complete these sections is why theaward is so highly rated byuniversities and employers. The Residential project is another component of the award, involving anactive week away with people you haven’t met before.Christopher comments “Luckily I took the opportunity, provided by the award scheme at College, to visitthe Greek island of Poros for a week, for activities such as kayaking and cycling - a fantastic trip whichleft me with many new experiences.” As Brett Longstaffe also remarks “Over the course of the week weall managed to achieve our Sea Kayaking Level 2 qualification.” Christopher observes that “Overall theDuke of Edinburgh Award was an unmissable opportunity for me, and I recommend it highly.” Brettconcurs stating “It was an amazing experience.”By Christopher Prince & Brett Longstaffe8www.greenhead.ac.ukDesign & Production www.marketing-for-education.co.uk 01282 612222 [ref 37280 - 12/08]