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Newsletter

April 2014

Tuesday April 22nd is...

This day is all about celebrating

our planet and thinking about

what we can do to keep it happy!

What are you going to do for

Earth Day?You could1. Plant a tree2. Go on a nature hunt3. Make biscuits and decorate

them like the earth:

4. Try to go for an hour withoutelectricity!

5. Cycle to school if you livenear enough

I think Ill make biscuits because

theyre so tasty! What will you

do? Let us know on Twitter!

Check Out!

Imagine my bay is a new scheme that puts on

lots of activities that aim to let you try new skills

and learn in a fun way!

Activities include drumming, a dance workshop

and an arts and multimedia workshop. See the

activities pages to find out how you can getinvolved!

Welcome to the April 2014 Newsletter!Hello Torbay CU students!

Hope youre excited for

Easter coming up its

Good Friday on the 18th

of April and Easter Mon-

day on the 21st. The Easter Holidays last a

long time school ends on the 4th and starts

again on the 22nd, two and a half weeks later!

But well give you lots of fun things to do

look at the last page for ideas

@TorbayCU

TORBAY

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Do you use any special equipment whiledoing it?It depends on the activity.

What are you goals with ChildrensUniversity?

I have already achieved my bronzesilver and gold award but am still go-

ing to keep going.

Are there any other activities thatyou would like to see at ChildrensUniversity?It would be good to have somethinglike a trip somewhere

Do you enjoy being a student withChildrens University

Yes. Ive enjoyed working towardsmy awards and conquering new

skills and

activities.

Thanks Flynn

Who are you?Flynn Burke

How old are you?10 years old

Where are you from?I was born in New Zealand but now live in

Horrabridge, Devon.

What are you doing with ChildrensUniversity?I am doing badminton, textiles art and

cross country and lots more. I even do TC2( a theatre group) outside of school.

What is it like?I think having your own childrens univer-

sity passport is a great way to learn lots ofnew and exciting things.

What are you learning?I am learning to do lots and lots of thingsthe most important thing is that it encour-ages you to do things that you have never

done before such as sailing week.

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Studen

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erChildrens University Column

By our junior journalist Jessica Budd

The Mortal Instruments Series:

City of Ashes

Blurb:

Amid the chaos of war, the Shadowhunters

must decide to fight with Vampires, Were-

wolves and other Downworlders-or against

them. Meanwhile Jace and Clary have their own

decisions to make: should they pursue the love

My Review:

Jace and Clary are forbidden to be together, Valentine is declaring war,

everything is chaotic. Clary is in Alicante, Idris, she is on a mission to help

her mother, Simon is dealing with the sacrifices and obligations of being aDownworlder and Jace is becoming more and more detached from every-

body. All the chaos all at once, then try adding in another character...

meet Sebastian.

A new country with new problems to face, new characters to deal with,

hidden talents and at the core of all of this a forbidden love between the

best couple. Who will survive this rollercoaster of feelings and war, physi-

cally and mentally?

Quotes:

Dagger-sharp, funky and cool. Christopher Golden

Lush and fun. Kirkus Reviews

Will Jocelyn wake up? Will they win the war, defeat Valentine? Will Jace

and Clary overcome the obstacles in the way of their love? Will Alec

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Activities to get involved with this month

April 20th21st

Easter activities at CockingtonCourt Craft Centre.

On Sunday and Monday

between 11am-4pm, you can

come and have fun making

Easter Bonnets and follow an

egg trail throughout the

grounds of this impressive

house.

4th April

Creative Composition- Dance

Workshop

only 2 per session.

At to Palace Avenue Church

Hall in Paignton

With Imagine my Bay; a

community project organised

by the Torbay Multicultural

Group and lottery funded.Contact: imagine-

mybay@gmail.com.

25th April

Drama session and

the opportunity to try

digital media andillustration. Theme

the sea and the sea

side!

Meet at Parkfield

Community Centre.

4.30-6.30pm

2 for the session.

12th April 11.30am and 3.00pmEaster Dive Show with a scuba

diving Easter Bunny!The event is at Living Coasts

Zoo and Aquarium, which is an

all weather attraction located

on Torquay seafront in South

Devon. Theres plenty to see

and do:minglewith the playful

penguins, get up

close to the otters,

octopus and seals,

and much more!

5th April 11am-4pm

Monster Saturdaydr gons t le

At Torquay MuseumIn celebraon of In-

ternaonal Childrens

Book Day and averyspecial exhibion by il-

lustrator Jackie Morris,we willbe creang ourown dragon pictures,

making our own lile

books and learning

about dierent scripts

and languages!

April 26th

Try your hand at

canoeing with

Imagine My Bay

9.15 am until 1.00pm

Grenville House,

Brixham.

Cost 2

http://www.cockingtoncourt.org/whats-on/easter-activities-at-cockington-court-craft-centre-p1652483http://www.cockingtoncourt.org/whats-on/easter-activities-at-cockington-court-craft-centre-p1652483http://www.cockingtoncourt.org/whats-on/easter-activities-at-cockington-court-craft-centre-p1652483http://www.livingcoasts.org.uk/events/details/49/easter-dive-showhttp://www.livingcoasts.org.uk/events/details/49/easter-dive-showhttp://www.livingcoasts.org.uk/events/details/49/easter-dive-showhttp://www.torquaymuseum.org/events/details/48/monster-saturday-a-dragons-talehttp://www.torquaymuseum.org/events/details/48/monster-saturday-a-dragons-talehttp://www.torquaymuseum.org/events/details/48/monster-saturday-a-dragons-talehttp://www.torquaymuseum.org/events/details/48/monster-saturday-a-dragons-talehttp://www.torquaymuseum.org/events/details/48/monster-saturday-a-dragons-talehttp://www.livingcoasts.org.uk/events/details/49/easter-dive-showhttp://www.livingcoasts.org.uk/events/details/49/easter-dive-showhttp://www.cockingtoncourt.org/whats-on/easter-activities-at-cockington-court-craft-centre-p1652483http://www.cockingtoncourt.org/whats-on/easter-activities-at-cockington-court-craft-centre-p1652483

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lso Hobby BoxDANCE!

MISS TRUDI +

MISS MANDY?What?

Tennis is a popular Olympic sport

that can be played by anyone.

Why?

Its fun and you can play it with your

friends.

Who?

Classes are for ages 7+

How?

Taught by trained instructors.

When?

Various times and locations.

Where?

Okehampton Tennis Club

Hill Lane Tennis Club-Plymouth

What have you been up to ?We are always on the look out for new learning desnaons to add to our list. If you have been involved in

any acvies or projects that you think deserve to be part of Childrens University, then let us know by lling

in a nominaon form which can be found here.Then either email it to us at: torbaycu@plymouth.ac.uk or

post it to:Torbay Childrens University

c/o Plymouth University

3 Endsleigh Place,

Drake Circus

Plymouth PL4 8AA

Hobby Box

DANCEBallet, Tap,Modern orFreestyle

What?Dance is a popular activity that

comes in many different types.Why?

Its a great way to exercise and

have fun, as well as learning a

new skill!Who?

Ballet dancers can start as

young as 3! But Modern and

Freestyle dancing starts from

ages 5+How?

Taught by trained instructors.When?

Various times and locations.

This month has been all about Twier, were

loving it! And when were not doing that or working

on the newsleer were o out doing

validaons!Lauren, working

on this verynewsleer

youre reading

now!Danis been happily

tweeng away all over

march! To see whatshes been saying,

search @TorbayCU on

Twier!

Learning Desnaons!

Come and celebrate with our graduates on theat

Plymouth University! Set up an acvity to show

what you do, or nominate some of your students

to showcase their work.

Let me know how you want to get involved.

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