East London Children's University™ E-Zine Issue 9: Autumn 2016
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East London Children’s University™ e-zine issue 9: Autumn 2016 Welcome to the Autumn edition of the East London Children’s University e-zine! We’ve had an exciting start to the new academic year and hope to share some exciting updates soon. We continue to enjoy reading your comments on your experiences and seeing your photographs, please keep us updated with all the fun things you get up to by emailing us at [email protected] or tweeting us @Newham_CU. What’s App’ning? We are delighted to launch the Children’s University ePassport app. You can now download the app free to any smart phone or tablet. The app allows you to search for your local learning destinations at the touch of a button; you can search by activity or by location. The app works across the United Kingdom, so wherever you are you can find out about the amazing activities local to you at the time. We are currently updating our learning destinations on the app and we are always looking to recruit new learning destinations. If you have any recommendations for any organisations that would make fabulous Learning Destinations please let us know by emailing Denise Langford - [email protected]. The more recommendations we have the more learningdestinations we can add to our ever expanding list. Business Champions We’d like to take the opportunity to thank our Business Champions ‘Are you keen to be green’ Siemens Crystal and East London Children’s University Family Workshop Are you keen to be green? FREE Family Workshop Earn 2 Children’s University credits and create your very own sustainable building from recycled materials: When: Tuesday 25th October 2016 Time: 10.00 – 12.30pm Where: Siemens Crystal, 1 Siemens Brothers Way, E16 1GB Come to one of the world’s greenest buildings and explore our interactive exhibition on green cities of the future! Step into the year 2050 with us and learn how to save the planet. Watch thought provoking videos in our two immersive theatres, run your city sustainably for 40 years, calculate your water footprint, breathe in the clean air by our green wall, have a go on our Pavegen squares to power up the lights and see if you can set off our Tesla coil! Fun for the whole family! 10.00 Arrive 10.15 Free time to take a look the exhibition, you’ll be given a quiz to fill out. 11.15 ‘How do buildings around the world use green ideas’ a short presentation 11.30 Challenge – Create your own sustainable building from recycled materials (toilet rolls/egg cartons/bubble wrap). Small prize for the most innovative and creative design. 12.30 Close – families free to continue exploring the Crystal. How to register? Spaces are limited to 30 in total. This activity is suitable for Children’s University Passport Holders aged 7 -14, younger siblings welcome. If you are interested please register on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/siemens-crystal-and-east-london-childrens-uni versity-family-workshop-tickets-28185582837?ref=estw spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Jessica Worf - [email protected] Autumn Holiday FUN... How many Autumn Holiday Fun activities can you complete this holiday? Gain one credit in your passport for every activity completed - complete as many as you can. Show evidence to your school coordinator to get your passport stamped. I’d love to see your pictures, email them to [email protected] or tweet @Newham_CU - let me know if you dont want them shared! Activity 1 Activity 2 Go for a walk with your family Draw your own Pumpkin design, and friends and collect things ive included a template on page that interest you along the 4. How would your way e.g. sticks/stones/shells/ ‘jack o latern’ look, think about leaves. Make an autumnal its features, is it happy/sad/ nature collage with your scary. findings. Jessica Worf Activity 3 East London Childrens Uni Pick and carve a pumpkin, show Unit 12, The Office Village us your carved pumpkin pictures Romford Road by tweeting them to us! E15 4EA Activity 4 Activity 5 Create an Autumn poem, think Plan a lunch for your friends or about the changing seasons, family. Help your family shop what do you love about Autumn. for the required ingredients You could write about the and then with help, prepare the changing colour of the leaves food. You could make an indoor or even about the changes you picnic - send us your pictures! notice with animals. Design your own pumpkin How to get a Blue Peter Badge! A Blue Peter Badge is a special award given to people who appear on the show, or in recognition of achievement. Applicants must be 6 - 16 years old. Badge owners can get free entry into over 200 Blue Peter Badge attractions around the country such as theme parks, zoos and castles. How about writing to Blue Peter to tell them about your achievements whilst collecting stamps at East London Children’s University? You could let them know that you have received a certificate milestone, you have attended a graduation ceremony, or even send them pictures of exciting activities you have been involved in. How to apply You can apply for a badge by post, to apply you must incude: - a message at least 50 words long, explaining which Blue Peter badge you are applying for and why you deserve to be awarded one. - your full name - your date of birth - your home postal address and postcode Apply by post Send your application letter and any other materials to the following address: Blue Peter MediaCity UK Salford M50 2BH Keep us updated with pictures of your achievements, email us jessica.worf@15billionebp. org or tweet us @newham_CU Forestry Commission Take a visit to your local woods/forest. It is a working forest, growing trees for timber. It also provides a great place for people to enjoy and a home for lots of wildlife: - Download and fill in the activity sheet below as you walk around and enjoy the forest. - Learn how a well-managed forest works, and how it can be so much more than simply a place to grow trees. Tip: Before you set off, have a quick look through these sheets, so you will know what you are looking out for. You might also find a small collecting bag is handy. Download available here: http://www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/media/334778/ children_s_uni_activity_sheet_ v9.pdf Learning Destinations What’s going on in the holidays... Come and visit the Crystal this Autumn. and visit one of the world’s most sustainable buildings.These activities are free of charge, with no age restrictions The Crystal exhibition features interactive exhibits, films, and animations, allowing visitors to explore a range of issues including city trends, urban planning, smart buildings, safety and security, energy, water, healthy lifestyles, environment, and mobility. The urban planning exhibition also features case studies from cities around the world sharing innovative ideas, and the’Future Life’ theatre invites you to imagine how cities might look in 2050. Normal opening time and admission prices apply (free of charge for Newham residents). For more information visit www.thecrystal.org/visit-the-exhi- bition/plan-your-visit/ Address: One Siemens Brothers Way, Royal Victoria Docks, London, E16 1GB Active Newham have arranged a fabulous programme of environmental, fun and sporting activities for you and your family to try out over the school holidays. Would you like to try out nature activities, gardening, social bowls, football, tennis, wildlife adventures, athletics or would you like to explore your local area? Families are encouraged to join in together, children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All activities are free and no booking is required - just turn up on the day and collect stamps from the Activity Leaders whilst being active! If you have any further questions contact customer services on 0300 124 0123. All Active Newham activites are CU accredited, to see the vast range of wonderful activities on offer please visit www.activenewham.org.uk HAVE FUN OUTDOORS - FREE SPORT & FAMILY ACTIVITIES Newham has more than 22 parks and 40 open spaces for residents and their families to enjoy. This half term, why not get outdoors and into your local park by joining activeNewham for our fun family road- show? All of these activities are FREE so there couldn't be a better reason to go along to your local park and enjoy the open space. We especially encourage families to join in these activities together. Children under 12 years should please be accompanied by an adult. No need to book - just turn up. Come along and see what the activity leaders have going on. We are looking forward to seeing you! KEIR HARDIE PARK Tarling Road, E16 1LQ Family activity roadshow with minibeast safari, games and activities. When: Tuesday 25 October (12.00pm - 2.30pm) Age: Families Cost: Free CENTRAL PARK High Street South, E6 6ET Family activity roadshow with minibeast safari, games and activities. When: Wednesday 26 October (12.00pm - 2.30pm) Age: Families Cost: Free NEW BECKTON PARK Savage Gardens, E6 5NB Family activity roadshow with minibeast safari, games and activities. When: Thursday 27 October (12.00pm - 2.30pm) Age: Families Cost: Free PLASHET PARK Plashet Grove, E16 1BT Family activity roadshow with minibeast safari, games and activities. When: Friday 28 October (12.00pm - 2.30pm) Age: Families Cost: Free ACTIVITIES AT THE LEISURE CENTRES Atherton Leisure Centre 189 Romford Road, Forest Gate, E15 4JF YOUNGGEN SESSIONS A supervised YoungGen gym session lead by an instructor in a safe environment.