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Community ProgrammeFebruary - September 2015

The Wellington Academy has for many years offered sport and recreational activities to the community from our Sports Centre and hosted a variety of community groups within the main school during the week.

We are very excited to be offering our own tutor led activities to complement some of the excellent activities that are already running here to create a hub of activity for the Ludgershall and Tidworth Area.

Whether you are looking to take the first steps into adult learning to improve your employability, take up a hobby or find something for your young ones to do during the holidays, we hope to have something for you over the course of the year.

We are very grateful to Aster Communities for kick starting this project by kindly donating a start-up fund.

We started the process of finding out what type of courses the local community would like by undertaking a survey of local groups and parents of students that attend the Academy.

We are still encouraging local people with a skill that they would like to share with the community, to please contact me with your details and ideas to: adulteducation@thewellingtonacademy.org.uk

We look forward to seeing you this year.

Mike MilnerPrincipal

Welcome

Fitness Classes

All year round classes run by our own staff at £4 per class.

Women’s Only Circuit TrainingMonday 6.00 - 7.00pm, Wednesday 7.00 - 8.00pm & Saturday 9.00 - 10.00amRun by Kelly, these classes are for women wanting to develop their muscular endurance and get a lean tone.

PowerPlatesTuesday and Thursday from 6.30pm (30 minute session)Run by Sharon, these classes offer exercise with very little impact on the joints and ligaments using power plates.

ZumbaWednesday 6.30 - 7.30pmZumba is an Adult dance-based fitness class that uses a fusion of Latin and International rhythms with easy-to-follow moves.

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Dance Classes

Run by external hirers in the dance studio. Ring us on 01264 405060 ext 3853 for more details).

Adult Dance ClassesTuesday 7.30 - 8.30pmFL Dance adult dance classes - £5 per lesson.

Intermediate/Advanced Dance ClassesThursday 7.30 - 9.00pmAdult and age 12+ with Show off Dance - £5 per session or 5 weeks for £20.

Oriental DanceThursday 7.45 - 8.45pmAlso known as belly dancing with Tianyi Kiy.

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Technology

5 weeks Starting 24th February - 24th March Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm - Fee £45

Making the Most of your Digital CameraAimed at those with little or no knowledge of the digital camera facilities and will help you to get the best from your camera.

Never too Late 60+ Computer Class Do you have little or no experience using computers? You will learn the basics and build up your confidence in using computers and gain confidence in internet and email and basic word processing.

Languages

5 weeks Starting 26th February - 26th MarchThursday 7.00 - 9.00pm - Fee £45

Conversational FrenchThis course introduces the learner to various aspects of the French language including basic vocabulary and grammar. By studying this course you will quickly pick up conversational French.

Conversational SpanishThis course introduces the learner to various aspects of the Spanish language including basic vocabulary and grammar. By studying this course you will quickly pick up conversational Spanish.

Personal Development

Cookery

Cookery - ‘dishes around a four course menu’5 weeks 26th February - 26th March 2015, Thursday 7.00 - 9.00pm Fee £60Learn to make soups, pates, fillet a flatfish to make seafood pies, cut a whole chicken for sauté and make a fricassee of chicken, make basic bread and bun dough and desserts.

Parents and Children Cookery Classes Saturday 14th & 21st March, 10.00am - 12 noon£10 per participant for both datesSpend a morning with your child and bake a cake and make fun pizzas.

Creative

Certified Courses

Emergency First Aid at Work (valid for three years)Monday 30th March, 9.00am - 4.00pm Fee £55 (includes book) This course is valid for anybody with an interest in learning basic first aid for use both at work and in the home.

Functional Skills Family Maths CourseMonday 9.30 - 11.30am - Starts 2nd March 2015 and will extend up to July according to your individual needs.

Would you like to refresh your maths skills and work towards a qualification?

Join Learning in Wiltshire’s free, fun and informal maths course; refresh your maths skills and you will learn about how to help your children with their homework too!!!

This course is ideal for you if you have below a L2 maths qualification or you haven’t taken a maths qualification for five or more years. Get back on board with maths and help yourself and your family! Childcare may be available for pre-schoolers.

Call Lucinda on 07768 926662 to discuss individual needs.

To access this course free of charge: You need to be family members/parents/carers/relatives of children either at the Academy or local area, should be below a L2 (or haven’t taken a maths qual for 5 years), resident in country for 3 years, or service family.

For enquiries, please contact: adulteducation@thewellingtonacademy.org.uk

Work Related

The Learn IT and Function skills are FREE if you are working less than 15 hours a week. Classes will run during the day.

Learn IT30th, 31st March, 1st & 2nd of April, 9.00am - 4.00pmRaise your confidence and learn how to use computers and mobile devices.• Understand how to use the internet, applications and other useful tools

such as word processing, spreadsheets and presentation programmes• Improve the way you communicate at work• Develop your skills with our career toolkit

The course includes:• Using ICT to improve communication skills in English and Maths, Cloud

based applications and file sharing. Using work related applications as well as using media in different ways

For added value we have also included:• Job search. Effective application form completion. Developing your CV. • Interview techniques

Non-Certified Courses

Introduction to Book Keeping24th February - 24th March, Tuesday 7.00 - 9.00pm Fee £45Gain a clear understanding of the basic principles of Book Keeping – This is a not a certificated course but you will get a basic understanding of:

Recording the early transactions of a business, complete Cash Book Payments, complete Cash Book Receipts, complete the Petty Cash Book, balance the Cash Book and reconcile a Bank Statement

For enquiries, please contact: adulteducation@thewellingtonacademy.org.uk

Work Related

Upcoming Events

British Science WeekYou are invited to the first Wellington Academy Science Fair to be held at the Wellington Academy on Monday 16th March 2015, 5.30 - 8.00pm.

This is during the National Science Week so we are promoting all sciences. The fair will include:• Projects made by the Wellington Academy

Year 7, 8 and 9 students, as well as projects from the 6th Form students• Projects from Wellington Primary Academy students• Projects from the Wellington Academy Parents• Competitions run in the science department for parent/student teams -

including biology, chemistry and physics competitions• A chemistry demonstration run by a 6th Form chemistry student/staff from

Wellington College• A wind tunnel demonstrating physics principles• Refreshments - hot, cold drinks and snacks available all evening.

For further details of how to get involved or to sponsor the event contact: adulteducation@thewellingtonacademy.org.uk

Seeing Stars Live IIIOn Friday 20th March Castledown Radio will be hosting another Seeing Stars Live event on the Wellington Academy sports field. This is to fall with the 20th March total solar eclipse. The sun in our area will be 85% covered. The event will take place from 7.00pm - 9.00pm with a special show in morning (9.30am) to mark the rare eclipse.

The last event was a huge success with good feedback from the public.

If you would like to attend email: christopher.steers@castledownradio.info

Holiday ActivitiesEvery holiday there is always an activity camp going on whether it’s one of our own sports and dance camps or a partnership with Chelsea FC Foundation. Prices start at £12 a day from 9.30am - 3.00pm.

Facilities to HireMost of the classrooms, kitchens, dance and drama studios, theatre, sports hall, gymnasium and conference space are available for hire. Prices start at £6 an hour for a classroom to £30 for the sports hall

Fitness Suite MembershipWe offer different types of memberships to suit every pocket. All memberships have unlimited use of the fitness suite and weights room at selected times. Prices are £24 a month, £4 to pay and train per session or a special offer to new members only £48 for three months,

Additional Information

To book or enquire about facilities and activities, please email: adulteducation@thewellingtonacademy.org.uk

FEES POLICYFull fees are shown against each course. 25% concessions are available if you are over 60, receiving state benefits or living in Aster housing.

• Weprovidehighquality,flexiblenurserycare.• Foodfreshlycookedon-site.• Secureoutsideplayareawithuseofthewideropenspacesoftheschoolgrounds.• Purposebuiltroomsforcreativeplay,messyplayandfortabletopactivities.• Dedicatedquietroomfor2yearolds.• ThechildrenatTheNestwillbeconstantlylearningtoberesilient,capable,confidentandself-assured.• Wewillaimtoprovideopportunitiesformusic,ITandPEaswellasofferingeducationalvisitsoutside

ofthenursery.• EasytransitionintoPrimarySchool.• PrivateandGovernment-fundedEarlyYearsSchemeavailable.• Availablefrom7.30amto6.00pmMondaytoFriday–open50weeksoftheyear.• Weofferaflexiblefeestructuredependingonattendanceoption(week,fullday,schooldayandhalf

days).• 10%siblingdiscountsavailable.

We would like to invite you to our open morning on11th April 2015, 9.00am -12 noon & 14th April 2015 4.00pm-6.00pm

to give all prospective parents the chance to have a look around The Nest and to meet the Nursery Manager.

For further enquiries please contact: thenest@wellingtonprimary.org.uk or call 01264 316858

The latest addition to the Wellington family of schools is The Nest nursery and will be housed within the Primary Academy site and cater for children aged 2-5 years old.

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