Primary Times Nottinghamshire May 18

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Around the world in 80 days….
Sun safe schools goes global!
Since its launch just a few years ago the success
of the Sun Safe Schools national accreditation
scheme has gone from strength to strength.
With thousands of schools signed up to the
scheme across the UK, teaching hundreds of
thousands of children nationwide. The scheme
is fast gaining recognition as the reality finally
hits home that the key to reducing the soaring
rates of skin cancer is through education,
education, education.
There is no doubt that Sun Safe Schools is
making an impact nationally, but Skcin are
overwhelmed by the response we are receiving
on a global scale. Currently over 100 schools
from all over the world have also registered with
the scheme and are using the comprehensive
resources on offer to communicate sun safety
within their school environment.
Twenty of these international participants
are from the UV capital of the world, Australia.
This is quite an honour considering they are
the most sun savvy country on the planet - way
ahead of the game in recognising the vital
role that schools play in the prevention of
skin cancer and a generation ahead in terms
of seeing
their efforts
realised.
But it’s not
just Australia,
many
countries across the globe with English
speaking schools are finding us by the
magnificent means of the world wide web and
getting on-board, with over 30 schools in the
USA registered and many more from around
the world including; Austria, Canada, Chile,
China, Greece, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal,
Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Spain,
Switzerland, Turkey, Uganda and the United
Arab Emirates…. Phew, George has been busy!
The global interest in Sun Safe Schools is
testament to the quality resource provided by
the Sun Safe Schools initiative, highlighting
the importance of such a scheme to exist and
grow. With interest from more than one of these
countries to take the scheme national in their
country… watch this space folks, we are making
waves.
www.Sunsafeschools.co.uk
Visit Southwell Minster
There’s lots going on at Southwell Minster for
children and families. Why not pop along and do
one of our free trails, or download the children’s
app to give you a tour of the Cathedral? We have
an open day coming up on 7th July, when there
will be guided tours of the Minster and tower, and
some crafty activities for children. Also, we are
pleased to announce the return of ‘Brickminster’,
our popular summer Lego trail, this time telling
the story of the site from the Saxons & Romans to
present day, in a series of mini brick models. You
can also join Robin Hood and the medieval jester
for our family day on 30th July with a ‘Centuries’
feel - all free, all welcome!
Nottinghamshire YMCA
Nottinghamshire YMCA has launched a new
sports programme for 2-5 year olds. Young
children will learn the fundamentals of a variety
of sports with the support of their parents and
qualified YMCA coaches.
YMCA first sports, which will take place at
the YMCA youth and community centre in
Melbourne Park, Aspley, gets young children
active and engaged in physical activity in
an educational, non-competitive and fun
environment. Led by experienced coaches,
children are introduced and develop key skills
learning through enjoyable sporting activities.
Children are supported by their parents as their
self-confidence and social skills grow.
Sessions take place each Sunday morning at
9:00am at YMCA youth and community centre.
To find out more about YMCA first sports
and to book session, email firstsports@
nottsymca.org
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Nottingham Boys Choir
was established 35 years ago. They are a small choir, singing
a wide range of traditional and modern songs.
Over the last year the boys have done a Summer and
Christmas Concert, Evensong, and a private function for
the Freemasons. Most exciting of all they did the Christmas
advert for Games Workshop, a version of the 12 Days of
Christmas. They are currently preparing for their next concert
in June at St Helen’s, Stapleford. The boys love their singing
but also love a good game of footie and going on outings,
be it rock climbing, trampolining or their annual panto trip.
If you have a son who is 6 years old or older who can’t stop
singing, you can find more details at
http://www.nottinghamboyschoir.co.uk.
Rehearsals on Wednesday evenings in Daybrook. No
audition needed just a love of singing.