European Computer Driving Licence workshops Wasteground refurbishment Computers in Primary School Alternative Energy Garden Primary Science and Technology resources

ECDL Workshops: Wednesdays 3:15 to 7:00pm in Calder VI
(See poster)
The workshops are open to adults in the area who wish to gain this internationally recognised qualification. There are seven modules to work through. Learners can work at their own pace and take the tests for each module when they feel ready. The ECDL qualification is awarded for completion of all 7 modules.

For further information contact Mr D Scales.

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Grot-spot makeover with help from £2000 grant

Before	After

A 'GROT-SPOT' in Mytholmroyd has had a dramatic revamp thanks to a £2000 grant from Hebden Royd Town Council secured by Calder High School. Assistant headteacher, Mr G Cockings, and science teacher, Mr G Mulholland were keen to transform a patch of wasteland on Midgley Road. Thanks to everyone who helped with the project as it is now totally transformed into a lovely garden.

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Primary School benefits with new computer suite

Colden Primary School gets a new ICT suite with a little help from their friends at Calder High School.
(Shown here is Hebe Fitzsimmons cutting the ribbon.)
Hebe was the successful entrant in a competition to open the new facility. Any pupils and staff at Calder High paying a visit to Colden Primary School may well recognise the computers in the suite as they used to belong here.
Dave Scales, ICT Development Manager, said: " I am delighted that we have been able to utilise our redundant PC’s in such a positive way. Breathing new life into these units has enabled pupils and staff at Colden to have access to a modern computer facility as good as any in Primary education."
Calder High School is able to support ICT in the community through its Technology Collage status.

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Solar Panels and displays

The solar panels and displays are part of the ongoing development of the school's alternative energy garden.

Susie Feltham, designer, and Mr G Cockings, Assistant Head Teacher with the hot water solar panel display	Student trying out the Electricity Panel display in the Energy Garden

The displays are an integral part of the Energy Garden and enhance the educational elements of the whole project. Students can now see exactly how electrical energy and hot water can be generated without impacting on the environment. The electricity from the Solar electricity panels feeds into the school's electricity supply and helps to reduce the amount of electrical energy supplied to the school. The Solar Hot Water panels supply hot water for the catetakers. Susie Feltham from the Hebden Bridge Alternative Energy Centre has been involved in the design of the garden from the outset and she has worked with students on many aspects of the garden's development.

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Primary Science and Technology resources available:

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This booklet shows the range of science resources that can be booked out. Contact Mr J Greenwood for more details.

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