http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/ en amy.stock@schoolswork.co.uk Copyright 2010 2010-03-12T15:30:09+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/make-yourself-at-home1/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/make-yourself-at-home1/#When:17:13:36Z This website was founded in 2007 to help connect Christian visitors to schools with each other, great resources, inspiration to think creatively and with opportunities for training. Two years into the project we have decided that we can improve the website by giving you the ability to customise your homepage. This feature and a whole lot more will be ready by Spring 2010. We’re busy designing and writing new material to make this site more helpful to you in your work, but for now the site is still bursting to the seams with ideas.. read through the blog on the homepage to see what schoolsworkers are talking about, asking questions about or experiences they are sharing look through the resource toolkit to find ready to use ideas in your lessons, assemblies or other activites in school (each entry on the toolkit is an element that you can build into your activities rather than a whole plan in itself…we find that most people are looking for elements that they can customise to better suit their school) our thinking pages have a range of articles designed to inspire you to think differently and creatively about how you impact your local schools make yourself at home, take a look around and if there’s something you’re after that you can’t find, write us an entry on the blog, or drop me an letting me know how we can better help you Ultimately schoolswork.co.uk exists because we want to see more, better and different schoolswork in schools across the UK. Not that we’ve got all the answers…we just want to be able to learn together! Come and be part of the vision…already more than 1000 of you have become members, and once you do that (for free) you’ll be able to access member-only resources and will be entered on our member’s map. Click here to register. Other 2009-12-05T17:13:36+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/youthwork-southwest-day-conference/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/youthwork-southwest-day-conference/#When:15:30:09Z If you’re anywhere near Exeter next Saturday, 20th March, get along to the Southwest Youthwork day conference, it looks like a day not to be missed! With sessions ranging from reflective practice, worship with young people, mentoring, practical tips and resources, through to how to get funding for your project, it will be a day that challenges, inspires and equips you in your ministry. With Keynote speaker Chris Curtis you’re sure to have a great time! To book your place, contact Scripture Union on 01908 856198 or info@scriptureunion.org.uk, quoting “Youthwork SouthWest Day Conference”   Other 2010-03-12T15:30:09+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/and-the-winner-is/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/and-the-winner-is/#When:10:55:50Z ...Becky Hunter-Kelm…Congratulations you are the winner* of two tickets to go and see Rob Bell next Wednesday night in London! The tickets are in the post! *The winner was chosen at random from all the emails I received with suggestions for questions for the new primary age playing cards. Many thanks to everyone who entered. Other 2010-03-12T10:55:50+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/stream-schools-workers-conference1/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/stream-schools-workers-conference1/#When:19:51:49Z ‘STREAM’ Friday 28 May London City Mission HQ 175 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2AH. 10.30am-3.30pm. Near London Bridge Underground station. Networking Christians in Education in London & South East. With Bible Ministry from Steve Clifford (General Director of Evangelical Alliance), Music in Schools with John Hardwick, Simon Thomas, Mark & Helen Johnson and Langham Arts. Come and be inspired to use music in your schools work wether or not you consider yourself a musician. Cost £10.00 More details admin@streamwork.org.uk 020 8778 3181 Wayne Dixon Primary, Secondary, 16+, SEN 2010-02-24T19:51:49+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/pray-for-schools2/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/pray-for-schools2/#When:19:34:48Z Pray For Schools 10-31 May “Raising the profile of prayer for schools in churches and communities.” Being organised by Youth For Christ, Care, Scripture Union, New Generation and Churches Together in England Details info@prayforschools.org http://www.prayforschools.org Wayne Dixon Primary, Secondary, 16+, SEN 2010-02-24T19:34:48+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/ode-to-assembly1/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/ode-to-assembly1/#When:13:18:24Z The pupils file in, class by class, to fill up the space in the hall. When teachers and students are all in their place, you can end up feeling quite small. The year-head begins with announcements of things and then says: ‘Today we’ve a guest’, The clock-watching starts, it’s over to you, ten minutes to give it your best. You look at their faces; there’s hair gel a-plenty, and girls wearing make-up so thick; Some of them follow, many look sleepy, and some want this over real quick. With so much to say, yet so little time, you hope that your message is clear. Their world is so tough and image obsessed, a time marked by peer pressure fear. You come to a close, the time is now up, your work in this hall is done. Now safe in your seat, you survey the crowd, and hand it all back to the Son. What seeds have been planted, what truth has been grasped? You battle with faith and doubt, For now, you pack up and thank all the staff, remembering to smile and sign out. Secondary, 16+ 2010-02-23T13:18:24+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/primary-age-group-discussion-starters/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/primary-age-group-discussion-starters/#When:12:07:24Z I’m looking for suggestions for questions to go on the new set of cards. Your question/discussion starter should fit into one of the following four categories and be suitable for children aged 7-11. DIAMONDS The diamonds contain questions about you. These questions aim to get children talking about their identity, what’s important to them and how they see themselves. An example from the current pack: “If you could live moment of your life all over again, which one would it be?” SPADES The spades are about others, and contain questions designed to get children talking about others in their lives, who is important to them and the impact others have had on them. An example from the current pack: “If you had to describe each member of your family as a brand name chocolate bar, which ones would they be?” HEARTS The heart cards feature questions about the world, and get discussions going about fair trade, travel and various issues and needs in our world. An example from the current pack: “What cause would you be prepared to stand up for and support?” CLUBS The club cards are all about questions of belief. Get discussions going about prayer, doubt, possibilities and faith.An example from the current pack: “Would you pray if you were in trouble? What difference do you think it would make?” To enter, simply send me an including your suggestion. Each suggestion will enter you into the competition to win two tickets to hear Rob Bell speak in London on Wednesday 17th March. Information about the event can be found here via ChapelSt. *Terms and Conditions for Rob Bell tickets competition: Only one entry in the competition per person (although you can send as many emails/suggestions of questions as you like). Closing date for the competition is Friday, 5th March. The winner will be chosen at random from names collected in a hat and the name posted on the site on Friday 12 March 2010. Primary 2010-02-19T12:07:24+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/no-school-valentines/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/no-school-valentines/#When:10:10:35Z I was just browsing the BBC news education section and stumbled upon this story about a primary school that has banned it’s pupils from sending valentines cards Some people think that it is a bit of harmless fun, while others think that it can ‘emotionally traumatic’. Isn’t it good to allow children and young people an opportunity to express their feelings?  Or should we discourage the sending of cards?  I have very fond (be it only a few) memories of receiving valentines cards at school and the excitement of it all.  Are we to be worried about these things?? Other 2010-02-12T10:10:35+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/education-and-schools-work-update6/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/education-and-schools-work-update6/#When:23:43:44Z Stories from the world of education and schools work:   Girls to receive pregnancy tests at school: Schools criticsed for distributing pregnancy tests and other sexual health services to girls.   Free laptops and broadband to help poor families: Gordon Brown will promise free laptops and broadband access for 270,000 low   income families so they can better follow their children’s progress at   school.   Pupils could study Facebook and Twitter for new English GCSE: Facebook, Twitter and other social networking websites could become part of   the school curriculum under plans for a new English GCSE.   Pupils ‘must have a say on school rules’: Teachers will be forced to ask pupils’ permission before altering the   curriculum and length of the school day under new plans.   Schoolboys ‘learn better if they are allowed to walk around in class’: Schoolboys should be allowed to walk around during lessons to boost their   learning skills, research suggests.   Exams watchdog steps in over Facebook protest: The exams watchdog has stepped into the row over an A-level biology paper which led to thousands of students launching a Facebook protest against the exam board AQA for setting questions they felt were unfair.   To do their homework, children need space at home: If the housing budget is cut, children who live in overcrowded conditions will be the losers – and their school work will suffer, says Peter Mortimore   Excessive internet use linked to depression, research shows: Leeds University study finds people classified as internet addicts are more likely to be depressed than non-addicted users   Violent deaths of children ‘down 40%’: Researchers say child death rate has plummeted in the last 30 years, thanks to ‘improvements in social care systems’ Primary 2010-02-06T23:43:44+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/swap-conference/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/swap-conference/#When:13:32:32Z Coming up in February 2010, on the 17th - 19th, Life Church in Burnley will be hosting the PAIS GB Swap Conference. Swap is a national schools worker conference and is open to all youth and schools workers. There will be input from Pais Founding and Global Director, Paul Gibbs, who will be bringing his ‘Talmidin’ teaching series - ‘Ancient Methods for Post-Modern Times’.  This teaching focuses on discipleship and looks at the principles and methods Jesus used to make disciples. Brad Hawkes from ‘New Generation UK’ will also be at the conference, specifically to speak to the M4 stream.  New Generation is fast shaping peer to peer schools ministry in the UK. M4 is for all those aged 14-18yrs. It is specifically designed for young people who want to reach their friends while they are still at school. It will equip them with practical principles and tools to reach their friends with the Good News. To download the M4 Booking Pack, click this link: http://www.mypais.info/resources/documents/gb_m4_10.pdf The cost of the conference is £35 for the 3 days. For more information about Swap or M4 please contact the PAIS office on 01282 454149. Secondary, 16+ 2010-02-02T13:32:32+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/things-happening-under-the-surface/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/things-happening-under-the-surface/#When:16:29:57Z Last week we visited a secondary school in a near-by city, as part of our schools work with LMI (http://www.lmi-org.net). During the session a young lad, about 16 years old, volunteered to take part in one of the activities planned in the programme. He seemed to be a really confident young guy with no obvious struggles, a bit of a joker in fact, so he was a good volunteer to come forward and get involved. Throughout the session, this lad, along with the other pupils, listened intently to the topic of wealth and riches and how many people eagerly pursue them longing to find fulfilment and complete happiness. We then presented an alternative source of ultimate happiness, to rival the pursuit of materials and possessions - having a relationship with God. The view we shared is in contrast to the mantra of the world that is force-fed by the marketing man from multi-national global super brands on TV, in magazines, online et al. As we shared the view that the greatest satisfaction in life is found in knowing God and not in the pursuit of possessions or the more and more materials we come to own (there is of course nothing wrong with enjoying possessions, just so long as they don’t become little gods battling for unrivalled position in our hearts – that honour, we feel, is for Jesus Christ alone) the pupils eagerly followed all that was said. As the session came to a close, the plucky young guy who had volunteered earlier on raised his hand to ask a question: “Are there any places, or clubs, or something that does this sort of thing round here?” For this young man to raise his head above the crowd and ask such a question, which clearly highlighted his interest in the things that had been said, was really quite something. For him to speak up and single himself out amongst his classmates is a big thing to do, especially in his world of peer pressure, teenage angst and heightened image awareness. Maybe he’d grown weary of the materialistic montage his young mind gets bombarded with day in day out, who knows? Thrilled to receive such a question, we answered by telling the class about the local events we knew of and followed this enquiry up later on by sending further information on to the teacher in an email once we were back in the office. We’re also in the middle of making arrangements for a local youth worker to come with us into the school to tell the students exactly what venues and clubs are operating in their city (very exciting)! It was only after the pupils had left at the end of the session, when we were alone with the teacher in the classroom, that the full implications of this young lad’s question became apparent. His teacher went on to explain the situation to us; this young man was on report, with a possible exclusion from school looming, he has a history of disruptive behaviour in class and has been aggressive to the staff. He clearly has some serious issues happening under the surface that we would never have known about, based on our short time with him. Finding this out gave new significance to his interest in the things that had been said. We have no idea about his background, what his home life is like or the specifics of the situation he is in….but Jesus does, and He used an RE class to reach out to this young lad. It just goes to show that there must be people, young and old, all around us who are carrying baggage, issues, problems and difficulties; often hidden from view, sometimes boiling away under the surface, like the unseen lava of a volcano poised to erupt at any moment. What an honour it is for those of us who get to visit schools to take part in assemblies, RE lessons and the like, who knows what things are happening in the lives of the young people we meet? Who knows how God might use these moments to encourage, help and inspire young lives? Maybe you get tired of doing the work and seeing little visible results, maybe you need some encouragement? Keep going! The secret struggles and hidden trauma that lies beneath the surface of young lives in classrooms and assembly halls throughout the land needs to be addressed by Christ’s followers with messages of hope and love, whether we know that’s what’s taking place or not. We return to the same school again next week, to take another RE class with the same group. Please pray for this young man in particular…there are definitely things happening under the surface. Secondary 2010-01-29T16:29:57+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/education-sunday1/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/education-sunday1/#When:19:01:29Z Did you know Education Sunday is this coming weekend? For information on what it is, who it is promoted by and what you can do to recognise it, click this link. There are a whole host of resources, including prayer station ideas, assembly plans, sermon notes and presentations to download. The theme this year is ‘called to serve’. Education Sunday is a national day of prayer and celebration for everyone involved in the world of education. For more than 100 years there has been an annual recognition of Education Sunday in England and Wales, traditionally on the ninth Sunday before Easter. How could your church support those working in education this weekend? Primary, Secondary, 16+, SEN, Other 2010-01-28T19:01:29+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/iwhat/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/iwhat/#When:23:03:05Z Other 2010-01-27T23:03:05+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/24-7-prayer-in-your-school/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/24-7-prayer-in-your-school/#When:10:48:24Z So it’s Thursday morning and once again I unlock the prayer room at Cathedral school Wakefield bleary-eyed. I have a tidy up, mop up sand and water that has spilt and restick the post-it notes on the map that have fallen off. As I do so I read some of the heartfelt and honest prayers that students have posted. Notes of love, requests for forgiveness - and most of all supplication for justice and rescue for the people of Haiti after the devastating earthquake. It has been a fantastic week and God has really blessed this sacred space in school with frequent staff and student visitors. During lessons on prayer with year 7,8 & 9 we discussed what prayer is, why might we pray and how do you do it. We hope students discovered that there is no ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ way to do prayer. When the students were asked what they liked about the prayer room these were some of the comments: I like the prayer tent because I feel like I am hidden away from everything and just with God’ I like it when you drop the stone in the water imagining you’re letting go of all your worries’ The world map because you can see everythuing in the world at once’ The goldfish’ (who has been named several different names ’ Bob, Fred, Jesus and Fin) We’ve also had the chance to pray for specific anonymous requests made by staff and students. The next question is, what next? A lot of people have just said they want the room to stay like it permanently. Before tomorrow after school when we de-rig the room, a friend is coming to see the prayer room, as she prepares to create another 24-7 prayer room in a school in Leeds in March. And so the prayer meeting continues… Introducing the week… Before the event, the dates were in the diary and our office gradually filled up with random objects that were actually resources we were collecting for the 24-7 prayer room we were planning in school. As i picked my way through fairy lights and post it notes I pondered- how do I describe to 1000 students what this ‘prayer room’ concept was?! We were given the assembly slots the week before for each year group and I needed something I could show the students that would inspire them to visit the prayer room, more than just my words could. Schoolswork.co.uk came to the rescue and created a 4 minute video clip with mini-testimonies and images and clips of prayer rooms in school.The clip told the story in a way that I could not, and set to Florence and the Machine’s ‘You’ve got the Love’ it was so catchy it got stuck in most peoples heads for weeks to come! When trying to convey something video clips are invaluable - why not have a go at making your own on iplayer? Thank you schoolswork.co.uk! Secondary 2010-01-26T10:48:24+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/childrens-and-family-ministry-conference-2010/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/childrens-and-family-ministry-conference-2010/#When:19:42:47Z Literally just back home from the Children’s Ministry “Hand in Hand” Conference in Eastbourne. We had a really brilliant weekend, and loads of fun on the schoolswork.co.uk stand. As well as meeting lots of wonderful children’s workers excited about the potential of approaching their local schools, we re-connected with old friends and embarrassed ourselves getting lots of card tricks wrong (which, by the way, is a great way to get discussions going!!). I did a seminar on assemblies with impact, which began perfectly with a computer meltdown….on the third macbook we finally got things to work (just like an authentic assembly then!). If you’re visiting the site after meeting us this weekend, really great to connect with you, and do keep in touch. Now….for some sleep! Other 2010-01-24T19:42:47+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/easter-cracked/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/easter-cracked/#When:08:30:11Z Easter possibly the most significant event in history? Over the last 15 years I’ve been involved in a local church initiative where primary school pupils come into the church for a presentation that has been incredibly well received by both pupils and staff. Schools are into LOTC (Learning Outside The Classroom) and here is one example. Todate around 30 other locations around the country have started something similar from Altrincham to Woodley and Gravesend to Glasgow and this remains the most significant thing I’ve been involved with in Scripture Union. If you think this might be of use for your church and local school(s) then do check out these websites and feel free to contact us for more information. Over the years we have had many visitors come along to observe this and many have then go on to do something similar in their area. Also, I’m sure other areas would also welcome visitors. We`set aside a week here and it is is 8-12 March and we run two sessions each day. http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/letscelebrate http://www.sloughbaptistchurch.org.uk/schoolsweek Best wishes Wayne Dixon Primary 2010-01-21T08:30:11+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/national-storytelling-week-appeal-parables-needed/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/national-storytelling-week-appeal-parables-needed/#When:23:01:26Z National Storytelling Week Appeal - Parables needed. 10th Annual National Storytelling Week 30th January – 6th February 2010 A decade in celebration of storytelling! Once a upon a time an idea was proposed for a week to highlight the art of storytelling - not just for the young but for all ages who share the creations of thought and the creativity of imagination.  The storytelling week has grown fast; in 2001 (the first year), 200 events were held around the country. In 2009 National Storytelling Week reached 16,000 people of various ages with storytelling events and performances in schools, arts centres, libraries, theatres, museums, pubs, bookshops, storytelling clubs, retirement homes and prisons! This year promises to be bigger than ever as storytelling in this country now has its first laureate, the wonderful Taffy Thomas. Schools, of course, are becoming more and more aware of the week and want storytellers to come in to help them celebrate.  Could you be one? And what can the Christian youth worker offer that is unique, particularly let’s say in an assembly?  First lets remember what storytelling is for. In its sharing between teller and listener it gives and receives, it empowers, it creates and feeds the imagination. Stories contain meaning but cannot be reduced to one meaning alone. Our master storyteller understood this very well so he told parables and hardly ever explained them. Why not try the same? There are two possible approaches. One is to take a real-life story or incident and tell it, without trying to interpret. I remember once, in a pupil referral unit, telling a small story about being slammed in the leg by the shopping basket of a hassled mum. I had apologised (in a very British way) without thinking and had then been subject to a tirade of verbal abuse for being in the wrong place. I told this story because it bothered me, but I had no interpretation or meaning attached to it. The story opened up a huge discussion on fairness which led into what it means to have empathy for others. This very deep discussion was led by a group of apparently very dysfunctional teenagers. The second approach is to take one of Jesus’ parables and to tell it, not read it. But please avoid The Good Samaritan, this is the one parable most schools do to death. Find a parable which appeals to you, don’t think too hard about meaning, rather look for a parable which resonates in your spirit. (At the moment with the horrific situation in Haiti, the parable which resonates for me is that of the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7.) Walk with this parable – dedicate time on each day in the next week to reading the parable you have chosen so that you get it in your head. I always find it helpful to think of a story I am learning as a series of pictures like a comic strip rather than words. Then tell the parable to as many different people as you can and in many different contexts; to your family at home, to a friend over the phone, to your fellow workers in a break. Tell it at least once each day. You will find the words which work for you and the images you like. You will also develop different possible ways of telling it so that when it comes to telling the parable in a school you will be fully immersed in it. Then, of course, ring some schools and tell them you have got a story to tell for National Storytelling Week. Go for it, you will have a ball! Neil Ruckman (Credo Storytellers) Primary, Secondary, 16+, SEN, Other 2010-01-17T23:01:26+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/leaders-of-tomorrow-leaders-of-today/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/leaders-of-tomorrow-leaders-of-today/#When:10:25:28Z When reaching, teaching, training and building relations with young people, we often see them as a generation of leaders for tomorrow. This is obviously right and we must support them with this in mind, enabling and equipping those we see who shine out with leadership potential. I recently came across a great African proverb to this end: “A stick is straightened while still young” (check out afriprov.org for more African proverbs). Yet I think we may sometimes lean with all of our perspective slanting towards tomorrow at the cost of today; we shouldn’t under-estimate young people in terms of their leadership now, in the present. I think there is much to be learnt from a young dreamer, unbound and unrestricted by the cynicism that tends to creep in over time, not forgetting the need for balance and the value of listening to the voice of experience, of course, but a balance of the two. Working with young people in Jamaica (yep, I know, life and ministry is hard!) I was told a wonderful story (true) which helps to demonstrate the value of seeing young people as leaders for today too…. Each Sunday the Dad of the family would drop his wife and two kids off at the local church and then drive hurriedly away, not wanting to get involved with this Christian gathering. One day the church Pastor tried to speak to the man before his car pulled away, but the conversation was brief and difficult. The Mum and her two kids grew concerned about their Husband/Dad and desperately wanted him to come to know the mercy and loving kindness of God through Jesus Christ. They talked with the Pastor and prayed together about this issue; then one day the Dad saw his seven year old son crying, alone in his room. The Dad, concerned at the tears from his boy, asked him what was wrong. The boy went on to explain that he, his brother and Mummy were all on a train going to the same place, but that he was upset that his Daddy was not on the train and he really wanted his Daddy to join the rest of the family making this journey on the train. The story goes on to say how the boy explained his tale of the train journey in terms of living life together as a family following Jesus. The Dad, amazed at these words from his lad, fell to his knees, began to cry and was led into a relationship with the Lord thanks to his SEVEN YEAR OLD son. Young people will be the leaders of tomorrow, but they can also lead today. I came across this prayer request recently from the mission organisation OMF, another great example of young people leading today: Taiwan: Linda M* tells the story of Peggy, a former resident at the B* Children’s Home. She now lives in her grandmother’s home which has a prominent god shelf. ‘Peggy has been teaching me to pray to your God’, said Gran to Linda, ‘It really seems that he listens more than the others on the god shelf do.’ Pray for the witness of nine-year-old Peggy. Pray for the witness of NINE YEAR OLD Peggy! Isn’t it wonderful?! So, in your work with young people, keep on searching for those with genuine leadership ability for tomorrow and help them to fulfil this potential, but don’t miss out on learning from them and seeing them lead today also. But when the chief priests and the teachers of the law saw the wonderful things he did and the children shouting in the temple area, “Hosanna to the Son of David,” they were indignant. “Do you hear what these children are saying?” they asked him. “Yes,” replied Jesus, “have you never read, “‘From the lips of children and infants you have ordained praise’?” (Matthew 21:15-16) Primary, Secondary 2010-01-15T10:25:28+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/love-your-local-school/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/love-your-local-school/#When:12:02:46Z Love your local school is an event happening in Reading on Thursday 4 March. See below for more information. It’s hoped to be repeated in other locations in the future. http://www.baptist.org.uk/training_events/downloads/love-your-localschool.pdf Best wishes Wayne Dixon Primary, Secondary, 16+, SEN 2010-01-11T12:02:46+00:00 http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/scripture-union-holidays-developing-young-leaders-plus/ http://www.schoolswork.co.uk/blog/entry/scripture-union-holidays-developing-young-leaders-plus/#When:10:17:02Z Scripture Union Holidays 2010 - we have many opportunities this year for developing young leaders and 3 specific events that some of your young people in church / school might be interested in? Have a look at the links below for more information on Charnwood, Training in Action & Geared for Growth. http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/SU_Core/Holidays/Regional/GearedforGrowth/78897.id http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/SU_Core/Holidays/HolidaysFolder/TrainingInAction/4463.id http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/SU_Core/Holidays/HolidaysFolder/Charnwood/104558.id There are numerous other events for 8-19 year olds all over the place at Easter, and summer and the new year including two specific events for those just afer their GCSE’s or A levels at the beginning of July. Canal Turn@16+ and Canal Turn@ 18+ in association with UCCF. http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/SU_Core/Holidays/HolidaysFolder/CanalTurn16/4453.id http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/SU_Core/Holidays/HolidaysFolder/CanalTurn18/63547.id see http://www.scriptureunion.org.uk/holidays  for more of what is available for more information. Happy new year (and DECADE!) Wayne Dixon Primary 2010-01-06T10:17:02+00:00