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Summary of the Regional Conference 2003
Raising Aspirations and Standards - The Impact of Family Learning
A conference for practitioners who are involved in Family Learning initiatives in the North East was held at Chuter Ede Education Centre on Friday 6th June.
Parents & children from Family Learning Groups in Stanhope & Laygate Primary Schools | The day was jointly organised between South Tyneside Family Learning Service and CEDC (Community Education Development Centre) to celebrate the successful launch of Share in the Borough, which has been piloted in 12 schools this year.
As well as demonstrating the exciting and innovative practice in Family Learning in South Tyneside and exploring the impact of Family Learning nationally, there was a performance of dance and 'rap poetry' on stage by both parents and children and assorted workshops. |
Speakers included James Nottingham, Director of N-RAIS (Northumberland's Raising Aspirations in Society), Phil Street, CEO of CEDC and Tony Gill, Head Teacher of Hadrian Primary School.
Anyone interested in finding more about Family Learning in South Tyneside should contact Helene Walke on 0191 519 1909 ext 485 or email Helene.Walke@s-tyneside-mbc.gov.uk
Regional Conference 2003 - Raps and Poems
One of the highlights of the conference was the performance from one of South Tyneside's Family Learning groups - here are two of the raps and poems included in their performance.
Metal Monster on the move,
Metal Monster in the groove,
I crossed the road but didn't look,
That was a silly mistake I took.
Then he gave me a great big punch,
And I ended as his lunch.
When you cross the road
Do not act like a toad
you'll get squished if you don't know
The 'Green Cross Code'.
Even when you're having fun,
Please remember not to run.
You could end up being mash,
If a car decides to crash.
When crossing roads please don't be mean
Make sure that you're always seen.
Cross the road, But
Don't forget the code
It's full of mean metal machines,
So use your head when the light's on red.
Please be cool, not a fool.
F is for family, it is important to share.
A is for attitude, which should be to care.
M is for meeting new and exciting tasks.
I is for answers to questions asked.
L is for laughter, learning can be fun.
Y is for YOU, who took time to come.
L is for learning, which is really the point.
E is for eager, which I feel was joint
A is for after, when we share info with others
N is for a nice place to be
I is for interesting guidance for me
N is for nesting ideas in my brain
G is for glad I came, I would come back agian.
F is for families learning is fun,
A is for always getting things done.
M is for Mothers that like to care,
I is for involvement, the need to share.
L is for love we all show,
Y is for yearly, improvement should grow.
L is for learning English and Maths,
E is for easy when sitting our SATS!
A is for answers we always get right,
R is for reading before bed, at night.
N is for numbers we add and subtract,
I is for intelligence as a matter of fact!
N is for numerate, don't get it wrong
G is for gaily singing this song!
