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www.skoolzmagazine.co.ukIssue Three – November 2011

A FREE publication for

all the family

RIBBLE VALLEY • PENDLE • HYNDBURN

Pantomime Special . . .

meet PHIL WALKER

. . . Star of Dick Whittington

CHRISTMAS TREATS

plus loads more . . .

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A NOTE FROM THE SKOOLZ MAGAZINE TEAM...The clocks have gone back, the days are getting shorter and we’ve located our hats, scarves and gloves. This can only mean one thing - winter is well and truly on its way!

In this issue of Skoolz Magazine we explore the magical world of panto! OH, YES, WE DO! We speak to the star of King George’s Hall’s production of Dick Whittington, comedian Phil Walker, and we give you the details of all the local shows to make sure your family doesn’t miss out on seats.

Our education expert tells us how reading can have a positive impact on a child’s life and our comprehensive What’s On Guide gives information on a whole host of fun-packed activities to take you through the chilly months.

Finally, as pumpkin lanterns and bonfires light the way into the festive season, it’s important to remember to keep your children safe from the dangers that this exciting time of year can bring. Before the fun starts it’s always a good idea to refresh your family on firework safety and road safety.

All that’s left to say is -

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM ALL OF US AT SKOOLZ MAGAZINE!

Contents:Interview With Phil Walker 4

Pantomimes 6

Christmas Treats 10

Things To Do 16

Internet Safety 18

Healthy Lifestyles 26

What’s On 28

Competition Time 32

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Skoolz Magazine – November 2011

Hurray, it’s panto season and this month Skoolz Magazine feels like the luckiest magazine in the kingdom because one of our lucky reporters got to meet the star of King George’s Hall’s production of Dick Whittington!

Phil Walker is perhaps best know

by parents as a stand up comedian,

but children throughout Lancashire

know him as ‘the funny man in the

pantomimes’. For 10 years in a row

the Lytham-born comic and family-

man has starred in Blackburn’s annual

production and if previous shows are

anything to go by, Dick Whittington is

set to go down a storm.

Skoolz Magazine: Hi Phil! It’s a

pleasure to meet someone that has

positively contributed to the childhoods

of so many in our region. You must

really enjoy the panto season.

Phil Walker: Oh, definitely! Although

it can be hard work, panto season is

the most exciting time of the year for

me. The camaraderie with the cast,

the smiles on the children’s faces,

the laughs - that’s what has kept me

coming back to King George’s Hall for

10 years in a row.

Skoolz Magazine: Why do you think

pantomimes are still so incredibly

popular?

Phil Walker: For me, I see

pantomime as a child’s first venture

into the theatre, and what a fun one

it is! The writers and directors always

make sure the shows remain relevant

to the time by adding in popular chart

songs and current jokes,

and audience participation

keeps the kids on the edge

of their seats throughout.

Pantomime is a very

British thing and I don’t

think many other nations

would understand it, but

it definitely helps form the

sense of humour that our

country is so well known

for.

Skoolz Magazine: Going

to a pantomime is a yearly

outing for most children.

Is your daughter, Verity,

just as enthusiastic about

panto?

Phil Walker: Of course!

She absolutely loves it!

She’s only eight, but she’s

old beyond her years

and a real character. I’m

convinced she’s going to

follow me on to the stage.

She comes backstage, keeps the cast

entertained and she loves watching

her old dad perform.

Skoolz Magazine: In this year’s

production you’re playing the role of

Dick, but which character has been

your favourite over the years?

Phil Walker: Well, this year is sure to

be a cracker as I take the lead role for

the first time. Dick Whittington is also

the writer, Dougie Squires OBE’s 400th

production, so it’s a huge milestone

that needs to be done justice. That

said, another year that stands out

for me is the one in which I played

Buttons in Cinderella on Ice. I always

immerse myself completely in any role,

but I particularly connected with the

character that year.

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Skoolz Magazine: Tell us more

about Dick Whittington. What can the

audience expect?

Phil Walker: Well the story sees poor

Dick and his sidekick, Tommy the Cat,

set off on a great quest from London

across the rough and dangerous open

seas on a voyage to the exotic East

where they set out to rid a kingdom

of a crippling rat epidemic, brought

on by the evil Queen Rat and her

wicked cronies. I can promise that

fans of traditional panto won’t be

disappointed. There will be plenty of

singing, lots of slapstick humour and

a whole range of visual performance

elements. Dance, acrobatics and

puppetry have all been incorporated to

create a spell-binding production for all

the family to enjoy.

Skoolz Magazine: It sounds

amazing! We’re definitely looking

forward to it. How do we book our

tickets?

Phil Walker: Call the King George’s

Hall box office on 0844 847 166 or log

on to www.kinggeorgeshall.com to

book them online.

Dick Whittington at King

George’s Hall, Blackburn

opens on Wednesday 7th

December and runs until

Saturday 31st December.

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Fill in the entry form provided for your chance to win tickets for a family of 4 to see “Dick Whittington” at King Georges Hall in Blackburn between 7th – 31st December. Return the entry form to: Skoolz Competition, 3 Riverlea Gardens, Clitheroe, Lancashire, BB7 1QQ. The winner will be picked at random and notified on Monday 3rd October 2011.

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Education

A SPOT OF CHRISTMAS HISTORY

St. Nicholas was a Bishop who lived in

the fourth century AD in a place called

Myra in Asia Minor (now called Turkey).

He was a very rich man because his

parents died when he was young and

left him a lot of money. He was also a

very kind man and had a reputation for

helping the poor and giving secret gifts

to people who needed it. There are

several legends about St. Nicholas,

although we don’t know if any of them

are true!

The most famous story about St.

Nicholas tells how the custom of

hanging up stockings to get presents

in first started! It goes like this...

There was a poor man who had three

daughters. He was so poor; he did

not have enough money for a dowry,

so his daughters couldn’t get married.

(A dowry is a sum of money paid to the bridegroom by the bride’s parents on the wedding day. This still happens in some countries, even today.) One night, Nicholas secretly dropped a bag of gold down the chimney and into the house (This meant that the oldest daughter was then able to be married.). The bag fell into a stocking that had been hung by the fire to dry! This was repeated later with the second daughter. Finally, determined to discover the person who had given him the money, the father secretly hid by the fire every evening until he caught Nicholas dropping in a bag of gold. Nicholas begged the man to not tell anyone what he had done, because he did not want to bring attention to himself. But soon the news got out and when anyone received a secret gift, it was thought that maybe it was from Nicholas.

Because of his kindness Nicholas was made a Saint. St. Nicholas is not only the saint of children but also of sailors! One story tells of him helping some sailors that were caught in a dreadful storm off the coast of Turkey. The storm was raging around them and all the men were terrified that their ship would sink beneath the giant waves. They prayed to St. Nicholas to help them. Suddenly, he was standing on the deck before them. He ordered the sea to be calm, the storm died away, and they were able to sail their ship safely to port.

St. Nicholas was exiled from Myra and later put in prison during the persecution by the Emperor Diocletian. No one is really knows when he died, but it was on 6th December in either 345 or 352 AD. In 1807, his bones

were stolen from Turkey by some Italian merchant sailors. The bones are now kept in the Church named after him in the Italian port of Bari. On St. Nicholas feast day (6th December), the sailors of Bari still carry his statue from the Cathedral out to sea, so that he can bless the waters and so give them safe voyages throughout the year.

In the 16th Century in Europe, the stories and traditions about St. Nicholas became very unpopular. But someone had to deliver presents to children at Christmas, so in the U.K. he became ‘Father Christmas’, a character from old children’s stories; in France, he was then known as ‘Père Nöel’; in Germany the ‘Christ Kind’. In the early U.S.A. his name was ‘Kris Kringle’. Later, Dutch settlers in the USA took the old stories of St. Nicholas with them and Kris Kringle became ‘Sinterklass’ or as we now say ‘Santa Claus’!

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As well the development of training tools for teachers, social

networking sites specifically designed for primary aged

children are starting to be developed, which introduce them

to social networking in a protected but fun way.

Jabble.co.uk was set up earlier this year by mother of four

Becca Morgan after she discovered that her eight year old

daughter had set up an illicit Facebook profile. After closing

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There is still the risk of someone opening a bogus account,

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The team at Jabble work closely with schools and can

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temporary accounts to let pupils try it out.

Whilst these initiatives and websites are not the panacea, it’s

a step in the right direction. So next time your child logs on at

home, just take a moment and think about what they may be

exposing themselves to and ensure they understand how to

explore and use the internet as safely as possible.

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GISBURN PRIMARY SCHOOL Headteacher: Mrs. C. GrimshawBurnley Road, Gisburn, Clitheroe. BB7 4ETTel: 01200 445406 Fax: 01200 415981e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.gisburn.lancs.sch.uk

OPEN MORNING Friday, 2nd December 9:30am to 11:00am

This is a very special place to be. As one parent said “We love the friendly caring ethos. Children achieve and are happy”. There is no greater compliment than this. Our small nurturing school has served the community for generations but also provides the exciting challenges and opportunities of a larger school.

Small classes and an enthusiastic, well trained staff all help to ensure that teaching and learning is of the highest standard.

The Foundation Unit provides a fantastic start for nursery and reception children. After an £18,000 refurbishment the outdoor provision now compliments the vibrant indoor learning environment.

Experts deliver music, P.E. and Spanish. There are opportunities to learn a musical instrument, perform in a choir and excel in sport and dance. Able, gifted and talented pupils are encouraged to join workshops in school and further afield. Our creative curriculum and extra curricular activities have been enhanced through a Creative Partnership initiative enabling us to work with artists, musicians, authors and historians.

Our two main feeder schools are Clitheroe Royal Grammar School and Ribblesdale High School. We are proud that our children take with them a determination to succeed, a love of learning and a caring disposition.

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In the last issue of Skoolz Magazine we ran a poetry competition offering the chance to win £15 worth of WH Smiths book vouchers, a signed copy of Terry Caffrey’s latest book, ‘It Wasn’t Me, Miss’, and the chance to see their poem in print.

From hundreds of fantastic entries we have chosen our winner! Emily Raine, aged 8 from St. Mary’s School in Langho, sent us her fabulous poem titled ‘What The Romans Did’, which particularly stood out due to its historical content and excellent presentation. Well done Emily - you’ve won and your prizes are on their way!

WHAT THE ROMANS DID That Roman EmperorHad such a bad temper He shouted at all the men “Get into rows often” They followed all their ordersUp to the Scottish bordersHadrian told them to build a wall “Make it strong and make it tall” “Don’t let them mix” They built their roads long and straightThey have lasted to this date They washed in a public bathWhich gave everyone quite a laughThe Romans left in 410AD Back to Italy they did flee


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Last issue Skoolz Magazine’s resident education expert, local English teacher Andrew Fletcher, advised us on how to prepare for an entrance exam. Here he explains how reading can play a significant role in a child’s progression

We all receive books from relatives at Christmas and on birthdays. Reading from an early age is such an important skill for life. It provides children with a world of imagination, interesting characters and wonderful adventures.

In a perfect world all children would love to read, however, we don’t all live in a perfect world. Reading must fundamentally be an enjoyable experience for children and parents. A love for reading is contagious, if a parent has a love for literature then it is more than likely that their child will follow suit.

The most valuable thing a parent can do is be aware of what their child is reading. The range of literature available for children is ever increasing and choosing the right book is paramount. It’s important to pick a book that is of interest to your child whilst also assessing whether it is suitable for their ability and age range.

You should get involved in your child’s reading by joining in at any opportunity. Words are all around us and so ensuring that children engage with their surroundings is incredibly important. Asking questions to make sure children have understood what they have read is also key in assessing your child’s development.

Choosing the right time is a must. Don’t force your children to read as this can cause negative association and will more than likely cause them to become disengaged with reading. At a young age it is advisable to begin incorporating reading into your child’s bedtime routine. Encouraging your child to get comfortable in the peaceful

environment of their bedroom will allow them to get lost in another world.

Dads, you’re not off the hook either! It is increasingly problematic to encourage boys to read later in their academic career, so you could make a massive difference to their progress by sitting and reading with your kids too.

The benefits of books are two-fold in a child’s ability to read and write. Reading can support a range of literacy skills, not just comprehension and reading for meaning, but in written communication too. By reading children are able to implicitly learn a range of skills for writing, including familiarity with sentence structures, punctuation and a wide variety of vocabulary.

By increasing a child’s familiarity with quality fiction and non-fiction, literature can support their progress in so many ways. So this year when you and your child rip open the wrapping paper to reveal the latest must-have books, remember that reading is for life, not just for Christmas.

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1) Lead the way: It’s essential to lead by example. Show your kids that you

are active, and they will want to be as well. Better yet, do

activities together!

2) Set realistic goals:Ensure that the goals you set for your kids are achievable

to avoid disappointment and overreaching. Encourage your

kids, and yourself, not to quit just because an activity is new,

or perhaps you’ve eaten something not perfectly healthy.

You are embarking on a long-term effort which will succeed

by small steps and lots of positive encouragement.

3) Start with walking:Instead of trying to achieve the government ‘out of school’

guideline of 3 hours of exercise per week at once, set slow

and steady goals to end up at 3 hours per week over a few

months. That way, the exercise will become part of your

child’s routine in an easy manner, and they will barely notice

the building change, but they will feel better and be able to

do more. Start with walking to school as much as possible.

4) Taking Breaks:Take breaks, when you are exercising, work as hard as you

can but take regular breaks to let your heart rate recover. This

will also give you more energy to get up and go again.

5) Just get active:If sport is not your child’s thing, try out aerobic classes,

swimming or dance. Be positive there is something out there

for everyone!

6) What to eat:It’s all about being sensible. Don’t cut out all snacks, but

reduce them over time. For instance, if your child eats one

bag of crisps per day, cut it down to 3 bags per week in

month 1, then 2 bags in month 2 and so on until the unhealthy

snacks are not a part of any regular routine. Modify your

goals every 2 weeks so that they are manageable in terms of

the amount of change you are trying to achieve. Make a note

of what your children are eating; seeing it written down will

help you to notice any bad eating habits and the times you

are having your meals. Aim for your family to have 3 meals

and 2 healthy snacks daily.

7) When to eat:Always eat breakfast as it kick starts your metabolism, and

gets your body burning calories quicker and for longer! Try

to have your last meal before 8pm. Eat lighter meals in the

evenings as this is the time your metabolism is at its slowest.

8) Drink plenty of Water: Aim for your children to drink 2 litres of water a day. In addition

to keeping you hydrated, it helps to break down fat stored in

the body and aids weight loss.

9) Self Esteem:It’s essential to stay positive about what your child, and

your family are trying to achieve. Regardless of what they

have achieved, pat your child on the back for trying. Don’t

express disappointment if they were only able to walk half-

way to school for instance, but be excited that they tried their

best. Remember that in most cases, you are dealing with

a teenager who is going through enormous hormonal and

emotional change and for whom each day is different.

10) Commitment:This is your family’s Chance for Change. Show your children

that you are all in it together by slowly modifying all of your

eating and activity habits. Over time, these new routines will

become a natural part of everyday life and will contribute to

every one of you feeling better, being fitter, and maybe even

losing weight.

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What’s On

WHAT’S ON GUIDEYour family will never be at a loose end with Skoolz Magazine’s comprehensive guide to what’s on in and around Lancashire. Simply choose your event, wrap up warm and enjoy a day out to remember!

What: Clitheroe Fireworks and Bonfire Night

Where: Clitheroe Castle

When: Saturday 5 November 6.30pm - 9pm

Who: Open to all ages

How much: FREE

More info: Bonfire, firework display and a hog-roast. Hot snacks, drinks, toffee apples and other novelties will be available for sale.

What: Workingmums.co.uk LIVEWhere: The Lowry Hotel, 50 Dearmans Place, Chapel Wharf, Manchester, M3 5LH

When: Tuesday 8 NovemberWho: Working parentsHow much: Free for all attendees to register online More info: Get the opportunity to meet with family friendly employers face-to-face, find flexible job opportunities, get advice on being self-employed, starting a business or setting up a franchise and much more.Contact: Refer to websiteWebsite: www.workingmums.co.uk

What: Conservation Crew @ Beacon Fell Where: Beacon Fell Country Park, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2NLWhen: Saturday 12 November, 10.30am to 3.30pm Who: Ages 14 to 18How much: Call for more information More info: Gain experience of the work of a ranger? Throw on some suitable clothing, bring your lunch and get ready to join in on the second Saturday of every month.Contact: For more information and to book call 01995 640557

NOVEMBER

CHRISTMAS / NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES 2011/2012

DAY DATE TRADING HOURS CENTRE OPEN

Thursday 17th November Open until 8pmFireworks Display and Christmas Lights Switch-on

Sunday 20th November 10am - 4pm 9.30am - 4pm

Thursday 24th November Open until 7pm

Sunday 27th November 10am - 4pm 9.30am - 4pm

Thursday 1st December Open until 7pm

Sunday 4th December 10am - 4pm 9.30am - 4pm

Thursday 8th December Open until 7pm


Thursday 15th December Open until 7pm


Monday 19th December Open until 6pm

Tuesday 20th December Open until 6pm

Wednesday 21st December Open until 6pm

Thursday 22nd December Open until 7pm

Friday 23rd December Open until 7pm

Saturday 24th December Open as normal CHRISTMAS EVE

Sunday 25th December CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY

Monday 26th December 10am - 4pm BOXING DAY

Tuesday 27th December Open as normal

Wednesday 28th December Open as normal

Thursday 29th December Open as normal

Friday 30th December Open as normal

Saturday 31st December Open as normal NEW YEARS EVE

Sunday 1st January CLOSED NEW YEAR’S DAY

Monday 2nd January Open as normal

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Thursday 24th November Late night shopping 9:00am – 8:00pm

Thursday 1st December Late night shopping 9:00am – 8:00pm

Thursday 8th December Late night shopping 9:00am – 8:00pm

Thursday 15th December Late night shopping 9:00am – 8:00pm

Monday 19th December Late night shopping 9:00am – 8:00pm

Tuesday 20th December Late night shopping 9:00am – 8:00pm

Wednesday 21st December Late night shopping 9:00am – 8:00pm

Thursday 22nd December Late night shopping 9:00am – 8:00pm

Friday 23rd December Late night shopping 9:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday 24th December Christmas Eve 9:00am – 16:30pm

Sunday 25th December Christmas Day Closed

Monday 26th December Boxing Day 09:00am – 17:30pm

Tuesday 27th December Bank Holiday 09:00am – 17:30pm

Saturday 31st December New Years Eve 9:00am – 16:30pm

Sunday 1st January New Years Day Closed

Monday 2nd January Bank Holiday 10:30am – 16:30pm

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What’s On

What: Tree Planting DayWhere: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Blackburn, BB2 2TPWhen: Thursday 1 December, 9.45amWho: For all the family How much: FreeMore info: Be green and come along to plant a tree or two! Join National Tree Week with our voluntary group, the Green Gym. Meet at the rear of the Visitor Centre.

What: Pickwick NightWhere: King Street, WhalleyWhen: Thursday 1 December, 6pm - 9pmWho: For all the family How much: FreeMore info: Whalley has an annual Dickens of a good time as it soaks up the sights and sounds of a Victorian Christmas during a mammoth festive street fair with a Victorian theme.Website: www.whalleypickwick.org.uk

What: Junior Rangers

Where: Bowland Visitor Centre, Fell House, Beacon Fell Country Park, Goosnargh, Preston, PR3 2NL

When: Saturday 3 December, 10.30am - 12 noon

Who: Children aged 6 to 14

How much: Call for more information

More info: Have a wild time at the Wildlife Club on the first Saturday of every month.

Contact: For more information and to book please call 01995 640557

What: Victorian Christmas Craft Fair

Where: Helmshore Mills Textile Museum, Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Rossendale, BB4 4NP

When: Sunday 4 December, 10.30am - 4.30pm

Who: All the family

How much: £2 per adult, accompanied children FREE

More info: Handcrafted gifts for all the family to purchase and enjoy, a brass band and a choir as well as Father Christmas. Come experience the festive cheer!

Contact: For information call 01706 226459

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Saturdays:- 9am to 9pmFrom 1st October to Saturday 17th December

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Christmas Week:- 9am to 11pmMonday 19th December to Friday 23rd December

Christmas Eve:- 9am to 6pm

Boxing Day: Monday 26th December:- 9am to 10pm

Tuesday 27th December toFriday 30th December - 9am to 10pm

New Years Eve:- 9am to 6pm

New Years Day:- 12noon to 6pm

Monday 2nd January 2012(Bank Holiday):- 10am to 8pm

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What’s On

What: CinderellaWhere: Darwen Library Theatre, Knott Street, Darwen, BB3 3BUWhen: 8 - 24 DecemberWho: Fun for all the familyHow much: Tickets- Adult £10, Concession £8.00, Family £7.50 per person (max. 4) More info: Full of music, dance and all the usual pantomime wit and charm, just what you need around this magical time of year!Contact: 01254 706006

What: Meet Father Christmas at Witton Country Park Where: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TPWhen: Sunday 11 December, 1pm - 4pmWho: Everyone welcomeHow much: Call number below for details More info: Father Christmas has taken time out from his busy schedule to make a special appearance at Witton Country Park Visitor Centre. Meet the man himself and take part in many other Christmas activitiesContact: 01254 55423

What: Sinbad Where: Thwaites Empire Theatre, Aqueduct Road, Ewood, Blackburn, BB2 4HTWhen: 1 December 2011 – 2 January 2012Who: EveryoneHow much: Call for detailsMore info: A swashbuckling family pantomime.Contact: 01254 685 500

What: Birds in the WoodWhere: Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0LAWhen: Sunday 29 January, 8.30am Who: AnyoneHow much: £1 per person More info: Take a wintry early morning stroll through Sunnyhurst Wood and listen and look for a variety of birds, followed by tea and toast. Children must be supervisedContact: To book telephone 01254 55423

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What: Pottery on the Park Where: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TPWhen: Saturday 11 February, 1pm - 4pmWho: All the familyHow much: FreeMore info: Pottery in the Park is opening its doors and running a free pottery activity open day. Come along and have an amazing day out and take part in these activities.Contact: 01254 55423

What: Mask Making WeekWhere: Witton Country Park Visitor Centre, Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TPWhen: 13 - 17 February, 1pm - 4pmWho: All the familyHow much: FreeMore info: Come and make an animal mask for free. Contact: 01254 55423

What: Lantern WalkWhere: Sunnyhurst Wood Visitor Centre, Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0LAWhen: Thursday 16 February Who: Fun for everyoneHow much: Booking essential, tickets £2 More info: Experience a guided walk at night, but only if you dare!Contact: To book telephone 01254 55423

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COMPETITION TIMESKOOLZ MAGAZINE ISSUE TWO COMPETITION WINNERS:Horrible Histories Winner: Joe Lewis Holt, Age 6, Peel Park Primary

Lego Land Tickets Winner: Noah Stinson, Age 5, Rishton Methodist

Dick Wittington Tickets Winner: Owen Howe , Age 4, Moorend Primary

Poetry Competition Winner: Emily Raine, Age 8, St Marys Primary Langho To have a read of Emily’s winning poem

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One School One Result One Future

StunningSuccessMoorland School Reception Class

children outstripped national and local schools for

progress in Maths and Reading by miles last year.

Under the careful tuition of Miss Wright the whole class

greatly exceeded all expectations both academically

and socially.

The Junior School’s new facilities for Early Years and

Reception proved an ideal learning environment

and all the children flourished in the unique ‘family’

atmosphere. Older children in the Junior School made

excellent buddies for the Reception class, guiding them

around the lovely 15 acre rural site in Clitheroe.

The children also benefit from specialist teachers for

French and PE, which includes FA football coaching

under Man City Coach Mr Charlie Jackson, and British

Gymnastics Champion Miss Rennox. In addition the

professional drama tutors for Little Voices developed

their speaking and singing skills, which produced an

excellent production of Annie, which was created during

just one single week of Summer School in August 2011.

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