Sedgemoor Business Excellence Awards Futures for are delighted to have been finalists for the Business Innovation Award at the Sedgemoor Business Excellence Futures for Somerset Awards. The awards evening took place on Thursday 21st March at the new Energy Skills Centre at Bridgwater College. News for You March - April 2013 This is Bridgwater Film Update ‘This is Bridgwater’ featuring talented and successful individuals from the Town has been In this issue successfully launched and is available online via the Bridgwater Education Trust website. P.1 Academy Handover A week after its launch, the film had seen hundreds of ‘shares’ online via P.2 Community Open Evening /Grant Fund social media sites. P.3 Swimming Pool Opening

On Twitter, the film has been shared P.4 Work Experience by contributors of the film including BBC Radio Presenter Emma Britton, Paralympian Robin Williams and Celebrity Hairdresser Jamie Stevens. In addition, Radio1’s Beccy Huxtable shared Futures for Somerset is a strategic partnership between , BAM PPP and the film with her 143k+ followers. The film has so far received over 4700 views . Amber Investments. The Partnership’s core focus is upon transforming education for learners, The Bridgwater Education Trust and Futures for Somerset would like to thank through engagement with the County Council, Schools, Teachers, Pupils, Local communities and Magnox and Sedgemoor District Council for their sponsorship of the film and to Business enterprises. everyone that was involved in creating the film on and off the camera.

To view the film please visit www.bridgwatereducationtrust.co.uk Taunton Academy Handover Staff and students at Taunton Academy are making final preparations for the opening of their brand new state-of-the-art science facilities.

Work Experience by Jessica Gonsalves The eagerly anticipated science wing will provide four laboratories; ‘Futures for Somerset gave me a wonderful opportunity to find out what is each able to host 30 students and a ‘super lab’ to accommodate 70 involved in the industry and organisation. They also devoted their time and students in a lecture style environment where visiting scientists can effort and helped me develop my skills. conduct demonstrations.

On the first day, despite all the excitement and curiosity, there was a little The science wing forms one part of the Academy’s £11 million shiver down my spine - because I didn’t know what work would be like, but redevelopment scheme that will provide three new colleges with as soon as I entered the office all my colleagues greeted me and made me specialist areas of Science, Design & Technology, Music and feel comfortable. My supervisor showed me around and explained to me Performing Arts. Each college will what happens within this industry. I then had to create a Prezi presentation feature a central open heart space about managing a business, which could be used for an after school club. housing an ICT area and an open plan

stepped seating space for both social On my second day I visited the Taunton Academy site, where I received a and learning purposes. detailed idea of what the project was going to look like. Later on I had to put my Maths skills to

the test; I had to produce a cost breakdown of the after school club which I had developed as part The science facilities will be fully of my Prezi presentation. I found going to a proper business meeting very fascinating; to see and operational by 15 April 2013 and the hear the different ideas and responsibilities of the people around the table. remainder of the build will be complete Before I knew it the week had come to an end, I realised that I had thoroughly enjoyed the week in time for the start of the new thanks to the amiable staff. Taking a tour in the world of business was an experience of a lifetime. academic year in September 2013. I would like to thank Futures for Somerset once again for having me in their workplace and teaching me different things about business and real life.’ Once the new buildings are open, there are future plans to further develop the This newsletter is produced in partnership with: Academy’s facilities; to include an all weather Astroturf pitch, a chapel and an outdoor learning zone with exciting new sports facilities.

Mark Trusson, Principal at Taunton Academy, said: “ We are all very excited about the opening of our new science facilities which have been designed to engage students in all three of the science 4 disciplines in greater detail and enhance student learning.” Futures for Somerset, 1st Floor, Morgan House, Mount Street, Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3ER 01278 411788 1

Community Open Evening @ Chilton Trinity Community Swimming Pool Officially Opened Taunton A vibrant community open evening was held on Wednesday 6 The swimming pool was officially opened by Cllr Gill Slocombe, Chairman of Swimming Academy March at which saw attendance from Sedgemoor District Council and Charlie Attwood, Pool Update: Project: hundreds of members of the local community. The event, English 100m Breaststroke record holder and which was organised by Futures for Somerset, was held to student at Chilton Trinity School, at an opening The much Science Block: showcase the brand new facilities at the school; which are ceremony commencing 10:15am on the 1st March. anticipated available for use and hire by the community. Bridgwater Amateur Swimming Club and St Marys community In the Science Bridgwater Brownie group were also on hand to be Commenting on the evening, one attendee said, “ It really is a swimming pool was Block, testing and the first to test out the new facilities, as part of the stunning building, it doesn’t feel like a school, it feels so much opened on schedule commissioning the ceremony, before the doors opened at 11:30am. on 1st March 2013. more than that, there’s a real buzz about the place .” mechanical and

electrical services Locals had the opportunity to tour the new school and 1610 leisure facilities Active Kidz Holiday Play Scheme Click here to view has now (including the swimming pool and café) and attend free taster sessions such as; 2 April - 12 April at Trinity Sports & Leisure the pool timetable commenced. Indian cooking (Somerset Curry Club, pictured right ), Drawing workshop (Somerset EGGciting Easter Holiday fun at Trinity Sports and Skills & Learning), Pilates (1610) and various other activities. Leisure’s holiday programme. With a range of Final fixtures and different activities offered each day, including egg fittings are currently The community use of spaces at the school is being managed in partnership with hunts, arts, crafts, games, dance, sport, inflatable being fitted along the YMCA, and those interested in hiring a space can contact Nicky Parfitt on play, splash days and much more. Visit www.1610.org.uk for details of activities with the teaching 01278 726006 or email [email protected] . each day - and don’t forget to check out the Easter swim timetable for the family equipment such as; fun swim sessions. white boards Calling all Community Groups and Local Businesses! projectors and Community groups and local businesses are encouraged to apply for grants of up 1610 Bridgwater 10k - 14 April 2013 at Trinity Sports & Leisure Sedgemoor TV’s. to £500 from the Futures for Somerset Community Grant Fund to help support new Have you signed up yet? There are stunning views of the Quantock Hills and Community activities operating at Chilton Trinity School in Bridgwater. The deadline for Somerset Levels, which add to the attraction of this exciting race. Not long until Transport will be th A final clean will be applications is 5pm on Friday 12 April 2013 . If you would like further information race day, so take on the challenge and sign up now at www.1610.org.uk offering carried out over the please contact Dominique Beach on 01278 411776 or alternatively an application pre-bookable next fortnight, ready form can be downloaded from the Futures for Somerset website. New Gymnastic and Trampoline Classes - Launching transport to and from for the school to http://www.futuresforsomerset.co.uk/futures_for_somerset_026.htm after Easter at Robert Blake and Elmwood Leisure the Trinity Sports take possession. Does your child want to be the next Beth Tweddle or Louis Smith? If so, why not and Leisure site for sign them up to one of our new and exciting gymnastic or trampolining courses. residents within Main Teaching Access for All Fund Bridgwater (TA6 Block: A selection of young people from the Bridgwater 1610 gymnastic courses are bursting with fun and energy and offer boys and girls postcodes).

Education Trust Schools have been granted the of all ages the chance to learn a range of gymnastic skills. Learning the art of External brickwork opportunity to attend an inspiring music or gymnastics is a great way for your child to stay active and improve their The cost of the and internal engineering residential, thanks to successful funding strength, balance, coordination and agility. For more information visit transport service will partitioning is applications submitted to the Access for All Fund. www.1610.org.uk or call us on 01278 429119. be capped at just progressing well £1.50 per single and flooring will be The fund is provided through Futures for Somerset Calling All Students! passenger per trip put in place before and exists to strengthen and develop the raising of Want to get fit for prom – or de-stress whilst you prepare for those exams? and £5.00 for a the Easter Holidays. aspirations, academic achievement and employment opportunities for young Sign up to Robert Blake and Elmwood Leisure from 15 th April and pay nothing family ticket (2 people across Bridgwater. until the 1 st May. Students can enjoy full use of the gym, play a game of Adults & 2 Children). All external doors badminton with friends and new for April girls only Zumba class and junior have been fitted. Lesley Greenway, Head Teacher of Chilton Trinity, who submitted one of the Bootcamp. Membership starts from £12 * - £16 a month. ( *Robert Blake school students only) To enquire please Windows are also funding applications on behalf of all of the schools said; “ We are extremely grateful call 01278 434881 installed excluding to the Access for All Committee for agreeing to fund 20 places for students across Gareth Williams retires after 37 years at Chilton Trinity between 9am - 1pm those in the retained all the Bridgwater Schools to attend the Hothouse Music residential. This is an .Assistant Head Teacher Gareth Williams has left Chilton Trinity, Monday to Friday. buildings. amazing opportunity for students to spend a week composing music, after 37 years at the school. Gareth joined in 1976 as a PE choreographing new dance works and reimagining traditional pieces. The teacher and later took on roles involving pastoral support, special Mechanical, culmination of the week’s work will be a performance in front of 500 people at educational needs and supporting several head teachers. He was electrical and Halsway Manor’s Youth Folk Music and Arts Festival. ” also a key driving force behind the new £23million school heating piping work complex, which opened in November 2012. From all of the team is currently on-going The additional application will support an inspiring Engineering & Technology at Futures for Somerset, we would like to thank Gareth for all of on all floors. residential at University of Exeter, which is co-ordinated by the Smallpeice Trust in his hard work with Building Schools for the Future and conjunction with EDF Energy. Both residentials will commence in the first week of congratulate him on his retirement April.

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