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In partnership with the Extended Schools Cluster Coordinator Rob Atkin (also an up-and-coming local referee), centre teacher Cheryl went out to Althorpe and Keadby Primary School for a Summer School session this week. The children and young people took part in a virtual triathlon, experiencing archery on the Wii, some physical stamina work outside and testing hand-eye coordination with Speedstacks. Unfortunately the weather cut short the outdoor activities but a good turnout led to a great morning for all.

You can view photos from the day on our Study Heslam Picasa account.

Today marked the seventh visit of children and young people who are supported by Scunthorpe General Hospital’s Diabetes Team to our scheme. The event is one which everyone involved looks forward to each year. The 30 youngsters aged 5 to 16 who came along have all been diagnosed
with “type 1” diabetes. Diabetes of this type is a long-term (chronic) condition caused by too much glucose (sugar) in the blood.

At Glanford Park, the young people created their own digital comic using Comic Life software to print off and keep as a memento of the day. They used the webcams and some clever software which altered their faces much like an old fairground mirror and then inserted the pictures into Comic Life.

At our sister site, Study Heslam, the young people tried their hands at cookery, creating kaleidoscope cous-cous and Caribbean fruit salad. As part of this food work they all learnt more about the impact of their diet on their condition, an important part of the day to day management of diabetes.

The end of the fun-packed day saw the visitors presented with gifts and a signed certificate of attendance. This was presented by the Iron’s David Mirfin and Sam Togwell.

You can view the photos from Study Heslam here and the Study United FC photos can be seen here.

Over the last week we’ve been making a few changes to this website, some are temporary such as the (long over due, sorry!) introduction of the Study Parks and Study Heslam branding. The original intention was to have two separate websites for Study Heslam and Study United FC but it made more sense for us to pull together the content and share it through one site, to save you having to check both for updates. So now seems an appropriate time to introduce ‘Study Parks’; the new name for study support centres in North Lincolnshire. The origin of the name is related to the fact that both our centres are based at a venue with the name ‘park’ in it. e.g. Glanford Park and Heslam Park. We also feel it lends itself nicely to other local sports venues should we be lucky enough to expand our facilities in future to places such as Quibell Park (the local velodrome) and Central Park (the location for the new leisure complex called The Pods in Scunthorpe).

We will of course be keeping the well established brands of Study United FC and Study Heslam which identify each centre individually but having the name ‘Study Parks’ allows us to talk generically about the study support centres in North Lincolnshire. The same is true of the web addresses www.studyunited.org.uk and www.studyheslam.org.uk but eventually we’ll be having a third address which will become the main way to visit this website and I’m sure you’ve guessed already that it’ll be www.studyparks.org.uk

In the mean time we’ve updated some of the content on the site, particularly the learning programmes and eLearning section to bring it more up to date. In future we’ll be adding lots more video content so you can see rather than read all about us! If you have any queries or spot something that isn’t working then please email us.

Heslam Park, the home of Study Heslam hosted the Personalised Learning Presentation evening for the second year running. The night celebrated the achievements of local children and young people who have been involved with many different personalised learning providers.

Many of our learners past and present (any possibly even future!) were in attendance and received awards and certificates recognising their achievements over the past year. For those who are leaving us we'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your efforts and wish you the very best in future.

To view the photos from the night you can find them on our Study Heslam Picasa Web Albums account under the Personalised Learning Presentation gallery".

Update

The gang completed the first leg in around 4 hours and in high spirits, thankfully with no major injuries! Today they are cycling to Grimsby then tomorrow from Grimsby over to Hull to the finish line. Thanks to everyone who's given so generously for some fantastic causes. We have uploaded some of the photos onto our Picasa account. You can still sponsor Pam and Lisa, the organisers of the Bike-a-thon at www.justgiving.com/pam-dunwell/ and www.justgiving.com/lia-dawson/

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Study Parks are proudly supporting Hull Education Centres' Bike-a-Thon in more ways than one. We will be cheering on the cyclists as they arrive at the end of their first leg from Lincoln City F.C. to Glanford Park. Not only that but our Rob Jefferson will be joining the gang on the same leg, cycling 30 miles of pure endurance! You can donate by clicking on the 'Donate' button on the Just Giving widget next to this news story.

Other members of our staff will also be collecting at the Brigg Town friendly so please dig deep!

So how did it all start? Back in March, Pam, Lisa and Rob Prestwood from the Hull Education Centres all made a brave decision to complete a Bike-A Thon!!! This crazy idea was all in support of their good friend Jill who has accomplished everything in her fight against Cancer.

The madness begins at Lincoln on Wednesday July 14th and takes place over three days (see plan below) - we will be eating, sleeping and experiencng pain during this period of time!!!

They need as many willing participants as possible on any leg of the journey so please ring us if your interested (see below). Otherwise please donate in support of the aches and pains that we will incurr to help those in the world less fortunate than ourselves. Its quick and easy just follow the link.

Plan

Weds 14th July

Lincoln City Football Ground 10.00am start to The George Pub at Kirton Lynsey (for Lunch) hopefully getting there approx 12.30 ish. From the pub we will be heading towards Scunthorpe United football ground (arriving sometime 4pm..or before sunset hopefully!)

Thurs 15th July

Scunthorpe United Football Ground 10.00am start to The Black Horse Pub at Wrawby (for lunch) again approx 12.30ish. After lunch we are taking the back FLAT roads to Grimsby United football ground.

Friday 16th July

Grimsby Town Football Ground to the KC Stadium in Hull - stopping for lunch at The Nags Head in Wooton.

The two charities that Jill has chosen to raise the money for are We are Macmillan Cancer Support and Target Ovarian Cancer.

Anyway if you need any more information about our trip or you fancy joining us please give any of us a ring.

Pam Dunwell
07711 806974

Rob Prestwood
07887 594754

Lisa Dawson
07968 013135

Dont forget, you can support Rob Jefferson on his leg of the route by clicking on the 'Donate' button on the Just Giving widget at the top of this news story.