The Queen's Picnic Lunch 

Check out the photos on  Latest News Documents of today's picnic. All the pupils had lunch together out on the field - a small selection of photo's are available to view on our website. 

Harriers Half Term Holiday Football
 
Kidderminster Harriers Community Scheme will be holding football courses for children aged 5-14 years during the half term Whit holiday.
The courses will feature our Euro 6-a-side tournament and everyone that takes our Skills Challenge wins a medal.
 Courses run 10am-3pm. Half days, 10-12.30 or 1-3 are available if a full day is too much. Courses are held at:

Droitwich Witton Middle School - Tuesday, Wednesday 31st May & 1st June
Kinver High School  - Tuesday, Wednesday 31st May & 1st June
Worcester Bishop Perowne College - Tuesday, Wednesday 31st May & 1st June
Malvern Dyson Perrins Academy - Tuesday, Wednesday 31st May & 1st June

Bromsgrove Catshill Middle School - Thursday, Friday 2nd & 3rd June
Kidderminster Baxter College  - Thursday, Friday 2nd & 3rd June
Cleobury Mortimer Sports Centre - Thursday, Friday 2nd & 3rd June
 

Cost is £10.00 per day, £19 for two. Half days cost £5 per day. Places can be booked by calling the Community Office on 01562 863821 or email harrierscommunity@hotmail.co.uk. Payment can be made in advance or on the day, cash/cheque only. Please send name, age, course attending, any medical conditions and an emergency contact

Celebrating Volunteering

Do you know of a young person who deserves recognition for all they do to volunteer in their communities? Would you like to show them how much what they do is appreciated? If so, then you can nominate them for a volunteer award.

Young Volunteer of the Year (Under 25)

This category is aimed at volunteers under 25 years who have shown a real commitment to their volunteering.  It is to celebrate the work carried out by young people who give up their time to help their community; in school, at youth clubs or a voluntary organisation. They may have developed in a personal capacity, been keen to learn new skills, or shown particular enthusiasm for their role.

Awards will be presented at a Celebrating Volunteering Event on 9th June 2016 at The Hive, Worcester. The event is being run by Worcestershire County Council in partnership with the voluntary and community sector as part of National Volunteering Week. 

There are a number of other categories listed below:

·       Fundraising Volunteer of the Year

·       Health and Wellbeing Volunteer of the Year

·       Environmental and Education Volunteer of the Year

·       Volunteer Team of the Year

·       Long Standing Commitment

·       Newbie of the Year

·       Unsung Hero

A nomination form and details on each of the award categories is attached but can also be downloaded from the Act Local website.

Closing date for nominations is 5pm Friday 20th May

Let's recognise the great work that volunteers do in Worcestershire and get nominating!

Hi everyone, we have just returned from the park in the most amazing hailstorm, as we were walking the road just covered in white just like a winter snow scene. We all commented that we have never seen hail cover the road so quickly - quite a sight!

Anyway, back to the day's activities. Canoeing or gorge scrambling/beach whichever the groups didn't do yesterday. During canoeing we had a stop to set a fire going which we then cooked pancakes on followed by toasted marshmallows. Lots of rain today but spirits were kept high with singing from the wolverley girls - something about a penguin coming to tea!! The instructor enjoyed it so much he requested the lyrics so he can teach it to his daughter! 

Again we have been well looked after and well fed. Everyone happy and settling down for the night. Oh and last night - 10pm and all quiet did I say? - not a chance! 

See you all tomorrow, can't believe how quickly the time has gone.

Name the Dining Hall Competition

Class Catering ran a competition for pupils to name our dining hall. We had many fantastic suggestions and it was very difficult to decide on one. We had 3 runner-ups Heidi, Myles and Jayden from Hedgehogs with Ellie-Mae from Owls winning the competition with 'The Eastwood Dining Hall'. 

Mrs Eastwood was invited into school today to give out the prizes and to discover with everyone what the chosen name was. She was very surprised and emotional that her name will name grace the wall of our school hall. 

What a fitting tribute to a remarkable lady.

Hello from sunny, rainy, snowy mixed with hailstones Wales!!

Amazing day had by all. Started with smiley faces eating a hearty breakfast then a full day of activities - either canoeing or gorge scrambling mixed with a visit to the beach. The children have been great and we are so proud with not only what they have achieved but how they have achieved it. 

At dinner today we noticed the rosy cheeks we all have from living the outdoor life! It is lovely to see them all having so much fun and looking forward to what tomorrow has in store for us.

It is now 10pm and all seems fairly quiet! - Will have another check on the dorms in a minute!

Arrived safely and had lovely first day. Sorted dorms, made beds (with a little help and teamwork!) And headed out for a walk around the local quarries. Weather has stayed dry so after fish and chip dinner we went out and did some orienteering which was enjoyed by all children.

Hot chocolate and cake for supper and some time to themselves before lights out - many stories being told and shared I think!!

Tomorrow hopefully we will be having a full day of activities and we will let you know how we get on. 

All happy and sleeping now.