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Community Outreach– Autumn Half Term 2018
The purpose of this communication is to update on community activities that have taken place in Autumn half term 2018 and to remind us of the events scheduled for the rest of this term up to Christmas 2018.
1 st Ackworth Boys Brigade & Ackworth School working together to support National Re-cycling Week (24 th -30 th September 2018)
During this half term, the 1st Ackworth Boys Brigade have had re-cycling as their project theme to coincide with National re-cycling week in the UK (which took place from the 24th-30th September 2018).
The Boys Brigade approached us to work with them on this project, due to the school’s involvement in the Spring Clean 2018.
We were delighted to be able to purchase for them the litter pickers that they needed to undertake their project, which could not be loaned due to H&S reasons.
The boys successfully achieved their aim to learn about the environmental
Friends of Fitzwilliam Station
Jackie Tagg kindly attended a meeting of the friends of Fitzwilliam station to represent Ackworth School as one of the interested parties in the Fitzwilliam Station art competition. The meeting took place on Tuesday 25th September 2018 at 3pm at the Kinsley & Fitzwilliam Learning & Community centre.
Northern railways have authorised for Fitzwilliam Station bridge to have the 16 wheels, designed by the local community.
Sue Armitage and Jackie Tagg have volunteered to participate in the competition and will be responsible for the design of two of the wheels at the station.
The timings of the competition are to be confirmed by the friends of Fitzwilliam station, once funding has been obtained for the project.
In addition, there are plans to have notice boards on the station platforms advertising local community events and businesses (our school!). It is estimated that over 300 people per day who use the station would see these advertisements.
Fungai Foray on UK Fungus Day – Saturday 6 th October 2018
On Saturday 6th October 2018, Francis Hickenbottom, our fungal expert hosted an introduction into the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms and toadstools at Ackworth School.
The morning started with an introductory talk, before we ventured out into the school grounds to see what we could find.
. We concluded in Centre Library to review our foraging.
Thank you to the members of the local community for supporting the event and for your wonderful feedback (please see below).
Thank you also to Francis Hickenbottom for being a ‘fungi’ to
“It was brilliant”
“Hosted by two experts”
Judi & Nicholas Ballinger
“Fun, informative and surprised by how many different types of fungi there are in such a small area.”
Suzy Sherratt
Local primary schools PiTops and Sublime Science Experience - Thursday 27 th September 2018
To be included - Michael/Abbey
What’s planned for Autumn 2018?
We have also been busy scheduling the community activities for the rest of the Autumn term. A summary of these activities is detailed below and the school community and local community are all invited to attend.
Event Date/TimeThe Ackworth Ramble, to raise money for Children in Need, organised by local resident John Cousins
Sunday 21st October 2018 from 9am-11am£5 to participate, with all monies raised being donated to Children in NeedPlease contact John Cousins directly or [email protected], or ring on 01977 611401 to book your place.
Autumn Flower Arrangement Workshop
Monday 29th October 2018 from 7pm-9pm in Centre Library. Tickets are £20. This includes all flowers and foliage for your arrangement, which is yours to take home and refreshments.Please contact Emma Quinlan (Ackworth PSA) to book tickets on [email protected] or telephone 07979 522103.
Bags to School - raising funds collecting unwanted clothes
Friday 2nd November 2018 by 9amIf you would like to contribute, please drop your bags outside Coram House in the main school carpark before 9am on Friday 2nd November 2018.
YCT - Christmas Toy Appealhttps://www.yctrust.uk/xmas-presents-appeal
Monday 26th November 2018 to Friday 30th November 2018.Please support our local Christmas present appeal by donating new unwrapped toys and gifts for children who are in hospital over the Christmas period.Toys can be left in the vestibule in reception at Ackworth School between 9am and 4pm.
Ackworth School Production – Whistle Down the Wind
28th-30th November 2018 at 7pmPlease contact Julie Hart on [email protected] or
01977 611401 to book tickets.Christmas Coffee Morning Friday 7th December 2018 from
8.30am-12.30pm (TBC) in Centre Library.Join us for festive fun, at our Christmas Fayre and Coffee morning. Please sign in at reception on arrival.
Event Date/TimeChristmas Wreath Making Workshop
Monday 3rd December 2018 from 7pm-9pm in Centre LibraryTickets are £20. Please contact Emma Quinlan (Ackworth PSA) to book tickets on [email protected] or telephone 07979 522103.
Ackworth Parish Council – Senior Citizens Christmas Tea
Tuesday 11th December 2018 from 3.30pm-7pmPlease contact Ackworth Parish Council on 01977 611583 for more details on this event.
Christmas Wreath Making Class –in conjunction with Passion Flowers wedding and events florist - RHS Chelsea Florist of the Year 2010
Tuesday 11th December 2018 from 7pm-9pm. Prosecco bar will be open.£65 per person. Please contact Jane Easter on [email protected] or 01977 611401 to book for this event.
Santa’s Grotto @ Ackworth School 15th &16th December 2018 – more details to follow!
Bags to School - raising funds collecting unwanted clothes
Friday 11th January 2019 by 9amIf you would like to contribute, please drop your bags outside Coram House in the main school carpark before 9am on Friday 11th January 2019.
Winter Ball at the Wentbridge Hotel
Saturday 26th January 2019 from 7pm to 1am.Tickets £55. Please contact Emma Quinlan for more information [email protected] or telephone 07979 522103.
Young Leaders Award - Archbishop of York Youth Trust Award
w/c 14th January 2019YLA to be delivered to year 6 students in Coram House.
If you would like any further information on any of these events, please contact Pip Langfield, Community Outreach Co-ordinator at [email protected].
