16 schoolsTHE CITIZEN Thursday,&Julylear16, 2009 ning Pupils enjoy a trip WWW.MILTONKEYNES.CO.UK ★★★★★★★★ Recruitment Open Day UK Carnival Arts Centre, 3 St Mary’s Road, Luton LU1 3JA Saturday 25th July 2009 - 12pm - 4pm around the world A brand new and modern purpose built children’s day nursery within the new Carnival Arts College catering for 33 children aged from 6 months to 5 years. MiniStars Childcare are looking for inspirational leaders, qualified and exceptionally THE last week of term at Milton Keynes was experienced by year five and six dedicated staff who will work together to create an environment where children can develop to reach their own unique potential. Preparatory School was celebrated with pupils through a music and dance an out-of-this-world event. festival DVD which was supported by a The following enthusiastic and motivated staff are required to develop our new setting Drawing influences from across the talk and cultural artefacts. Nursery Manager ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ globe the pupils, aged three to 11, “In year four pupils learned the story ★★★★★Deputy Manager Qualified Nursery Officers celebrated the cultural difference of of chocolate production in Ghana. If you are interested in joining our team, then why not come down to the open day - for countries by wearing traditional dress “The highlight of the week was an more information please contact Sam on 01582 437 121 or Marie 07886 760 793 and sampling foods and customs. international market. Countries of the www.ministars-childcare.co.uk A school spokesman said: “Reception world were represented through food, We currently have full and part time vacancies for children aged and year one pupils enjoyed an English drink, music and dance. 6 months to 5 years cream tea outdoors. “The market was supported by “A number of parents were invited to parents and throughout the afternoon run workshops. Some taught a creative pupils visited the market to sample the skill to year two pupils, including atmosphere and watch performances of Origami from Japan and Rangoli African drumming and Indian patterns from India. Nigerian culture dancing.” More schools news on p32 MascotTwizzle joins Dragonflies on BigToddle STEPPING out is a term youngsters, parents and Barnado’s ‘Early Years’ work with TECHNICIAN IN TECHNOLOGY staff of Dragonflies Pre-School know lots disadvantaged and vulnerable under-fives in about after taking part in a sponsored walk for local projects throughout the UK. 37 hours per week (52 Weeks per year) Barnado’s. Now in its 13th year, the Big Toddle continues Salaryrange £16,875 -£19,001 per annum As part of the national Big Toddle fundraiser, to be the UK’s biggest sponsored event for Working in the Technology department you will provide aclean and safe everyone took to the streets of nearby under-fives. working environment within the Engineering and Motor Vehicle Workshops. Downs Barn with the lively company of Nearly half a million children registered for Duties include providing technician support and preparing equipment for class, maintaining and servicing departmental equipment and resources and Twizzle – the mascot for Knowlhill-based the 2008 event and the children’s charity is providing evening cover when necessary. 360 Play. hoping even more will sign up for some summer The successful candidate will have relevant practical experience in an The trekking toddlers were raising money for fun this year. industrial and/or learning environment as well as basic maintenance and lifting and handling skills. Youshould also have experience of maintaining basic engineering equipment and be able to work from instruction manuals. Stars come out to back‘Leaders for Life’ Good levels of literacy and numeracy areessential. For an application pack please contact the Human Resources TRAINING to be an Olympic athlete mirrors activities to develop leadership skills and Department on 01582 477776 ext 349 the dedication required to be the best at introduce them to options in further or e-mail: [email protected] school, college and the workplace, says city education, employment and volunteering. Closing date for completed applications: Monday 27th July 2009 charity Sports Leaders UK. They were coached by Olympians And to reflect this, the organisation’s Katherine Merry (400m), Steve Parry ‘Leaders for Life’ convention saw four (swimming), Sarah Pavely (fencing) and Olympic athletes lead 200 city young Brendan Reilly (high jump). people. >> To find out how Linford Wood-based The event, at stadium:mk, saw the Sport Leaders UK can get involved with your teenagers guided through a set of practical school visit www.sportsleaders.org Registered Charity 1123762 Learning Events Co-ordinator Dream of acareer coaching sport? for Educational Charity (full time permanent post) Thenwhy not join our SET? Salary - £20,500 - 24,500 according to experience The main objective of CDC is: ● “To promote a greater appreciation and understanding of the historical, natural and Milton Keynes Dons Sport and Education Trust, aSilver Standard built environments of Milton Keynes.” Community Scheme and equal opportunities employer,are looking The Learning Events Co-ordinator will be broadly responsible for: ● the delivery of history learning days (Roman, Medieval, Edwardian, Stuart) for experienced sports coaches in your area. for schools ● promoting geography as a subject in schools and careers related to geography as a subject; Coach Development Coordinator - £19,000 -£20,000 (Grade 4) ● promoting urban geography and urban planning/design through lectures and tours using Milton Keynes as a model; We are looking to appoint adynamic Coach Development Coordinator (min- ● informing and educating the public about urban geography and urban planning/ imum FA Level 3coaching qualification) to be accountable for the strategic design, and its role in the future development of MK; and ● organising events, lectures, workshops, tours and general outreach work. development and operation of all aspects of coaching and coach education For a detailed information pack and application form contact Henk or Senga within the Sport and Education Trust (SET) on (01908) 227229, between 9am and 4:30pm Monday -Friday. Closing date: 27 July 2009 at noon Casual Coaches - £competitive hourly rate. Volunteers and Board Members needed Ideally suited for those with an FA Level 2coaching qualification (or equiva- The City Discovery Centre is also recruiting volunteers to assist with a wide range of lent in other sports). We have hours available during weekdays, evenings exciting and interesting activities e.g. model builders, architects or civil engineers, artist and sculptors, photographers, archivists, translators,... and weekends. For afull job description or to apply (sending aCVand covering letter) write to: Coach Recruitment MK Dons Sport and Education Trust Stadium MK Stadium Way Milton Keynes Bucks MK1 1ST Closing date for the Coach Development Coordinator extended to 17th July TO ADVERTISE with interviews being held week beginning 27th July TEL (01908) 371133 WWW.MILTONKEYNES.CO.UK THE CITIZEN THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2009 33 A look back into the archives of the North thewaywewere Bucks Times and the Milton Keynes Gazette Something to get your 25 YEARS AGO was raised towards the proposed new extension to All Saints Church teeth into this summer! LEX Campbell County Middle in Milton Keynes Village. ASchool was awarded a grant After opening the fete, meeting for £1,300 by Bucks Art Associa- stallholders and signing auto- tion. graphs Dame Thora insisted on The grant meant that Anne being shown the ancient church. Georgiou, the Bletchley school’s N ASTON Martin provided the resident weaver, was able to con- Aperfect backdrop when the for- tinue her work for another year. mer mayor of Milton Keynes She moved into a room in the Councillor Grant Gillingham school where she set up a perma- handed over charity cheques. nent exhibition of her work. Grant raised almost £1,350 to LAYGROUP youngsters be split between two local chari- Pwrapped up a bumper boost to ties by throwing himself out of a help give needy children a holiday. plane at 12,000ft in a tandem Tinkers Bridge playgroup collected freefall parachute jump. 2,225 wrappers from Kit-Kat He handed over the cheques to chocolate bars to give the kids a Maggie Lewis from the Milton break. Keynes Centre for Integrated Liv- Kit Kat’s makers were donating ing and Anne Dodds of Marie 3p towards holiday costs for each Curie Care. wrapper collected. HOCKING rocker Marilyn Man- All the youngsters were on hand ON FOUR WHEELS: Sson almost lived up to his rep- to deliver the wrappers raising a utation on Saturday, when he per- sum of £66.75. Wolverton’s Agora Centre was SIZZLING SALE NOWON a popular roller skating venue formed at the National Bowl as PIG roast in Stony Stratford in the 1980s. Pictured is special guest to Metallica. Awas a slice of luck for Scouts youngster David Hall. Midway through his set, he ap- ZOOM teeth whitening express 90 minute service in the town. There was a crackling 10 YEARS AGO peared to try to incite a member of good turn-out of people for the the audience into a fight, but For just £400 event which was held at Stony’s AME Thora Hird and Kathy bouncers intervened and promptly Bull Hotel in the High Street. 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