Thursday, September 2, 2010

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Rhonda Murthar, headteacher at Stewards School in Parnall Road, said: We are delighted to have been awarded the PTI Mark once again for our innovative work, and will be proud to carry the Mark on our stationery and website as evidence of our commitment to inspirational teaching. To become members, school departments must demonstrate their commitment to increasing teachers subject knowledge, and to furthering their students

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Headteachers delight at institute award

A HEADTEACHER of a Harlow secondary school has expressed her delight after they were awarded the Princes Teaching Institute Mark. In 2007, the Princes Teaching Institute (PTI) launched the Schools Programme to recognise and reward school departments that develop inspirational ideas and activities which enhance the teaching of English, maths, history and science, regardless of their pupils backgrounds or abilities. understanding of and enthusiasm for the subject, regardless of their background or ability. To achieve the PTI Mark, departments then have to demonstrate that they have increased the challenges within the subject curriculum, developed their staffs own specialist subject knowledge, developed subjectbased links outside school and enthused their pupils through subject-based activities beyond the curriculum.

Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show

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Motor along to the Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show held annually in the beautiful gardens of Capel Manor. Joining us will be the annual rally of the local Morris Minor Owners Clubs, MG Club, 1100, A30 and A35 Clubs. Plenty of stalls and autojumble plus crafts with Fig Fairs in the Manor House. Arena events, WW2 living history display and encampment, Capel miniature steam railway for the children and why not have lunch and listen to live music with the Enfield Brass Band to entertain you.
ADMISSION FEES Adults 5.50 | Concessions 4.50 Children 2.50 (5s and under free) Family Ticket 13.50 (2 adults and up to 3 children) Capel Manor College and Gardens Bullsmoor Lane, Eneld EN1 4RQ Just off Junction 25 of the M25 08456 122 122 | www.capelmanorgardens.co.uk

at Sunday 5th September, 10am5pm Capel Manor Gardens

Search on for our best young poet

ROBERT HALFON MP for Harlow

www.roberthalfon.com

hat is more important than remembering our Armed Forces? In the 20th century, thousands of British soldiers died to protect our freedoms and way of life. In Iraq and Afghanistan every day our troops are risking their lives. Thats why events like Armistice Day and Battle of Britain Day are vitally important: they bring people together to remember what Britain is, and how it has been protected over the years. Often people are worried that these events are just for older people. But you know it is one of the great myths in our society that young people do not care about politics. When I visit schools and Harlow College, my experience is that young people care passionately about the world, and the humanitarian efforts that Britain makes. Thats also why I have recently teamed up with former poet laureate, Sir

Remembrance day is fast approaching

Andrew Motion, to launch a Harlow Poetry Competition, on the theme of War and Conflict. It will be open to every Harlow primary and secondary school pupil, and I will be writing to schools to invite them to take part. The poem should not be much more than 25 lines, although it can be shorter, and must be about the contribution of our armed forces. The competition will be judged by an independent panel of Harlow people, including Harlow Council chairman Sue Livings, John Steer (vice-chairman of Harlow Arts Council) and David Yeld (headteacher of Downs School). The winner will be invited to read their poem in the House of Commons on Armistice Day (November 11 2010) alongside Sir Andrew

Motion, when he launches a memoir of his fathers experience in the Normandy landings in World War Two. All the winners and runners up will be invited to attend. Although I wont be one of the judges myself, Im looking forward to reading all the poems, and seeing what the young people in Harlow have to say. The closing date for entries is September 30 2010. If you would like to enter, and are under the age of 18 and at school, please send your poem to harlowpoetry@ gmail.com Or write to: Harlow Poetry Competition, Robert Halfon MP, Room 34A, House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1A OAA For more details see my blog roberthalfon.blogspot. com or my website www. roberthalfon.com

Disneyland wish for Maisie

A HARLOW youngster was given the wish of a lifetime by the Starlight Childrens Foundation, a charity for children with serious and terminal injuries. Maisie Weir, five, was diagnosed with Rhabdoid tumour, a form of kidney and brain cancer, in June last year. After undergoing a gruelling treatment programme, including chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery, Maisies parents were approached by local nurses who told them about the charity. The organisation arranged for Maisie to go to Disneyland Paris

Charley-Ann and Maisie

with her parents, Matthew and Julia, and her sister CharleyAnn, aged six. Julia said: Its been a long old time since she first became poorly and to go away as a family and have lots of fun together has done us all the world of good. I cant thank Starlight enough. We had an absolutely fantastic time and Maisie just didnt ever want to leave. She loved it so much there that she still talks about it as My Disneyland! For more information visit www.starlight.org.uk