Library time

The centre has collected a good stock of reading material, many of these being donated from schools and homes in Bishop's Stortford.

The students enjoy these books and also have set up a library borrowing system whereby they can take books home with them.

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Story writing

My last day, Sunday morning and students arrived for a 9am start. The plan was to make a mini book with one piece of paper and then write a draft story featuring previous volunteer, Charlene. We discussed story ideas, spelling and using the 5 senses to develop description. Once completed the stories were checked, vocabulary improved and then copied into their books. Illustrations, front cover and titles were added. All very successful. 

 

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This parachute was a huge success. Great design.

Parachute success

All 5 parachutes worked brilliantly and eggs were returned. No omelettes! 

Parachute making

Saturday was parachute making day. Students planned their parachutes with the aim of them carrying a raw egg. The parachute was to be launched off the balcony and if it worked correctly, the idea was to return the egg intact.

Designs were varied and all successful. 100% success in fact. All eggs were returned complete.

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Kite Making

Following a beach clean students arrived at The Centre for a kite making session. These kites, designed by NASA are made using 2 pieces of A4 paper, a paper straw and a good length of cotton. They fly brilliantly.

Once completed and decorated we wandered to the beach to fly them. All great fun.

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