Town Talk


A FOUR-TIME Paralympian, Tim Prendergast, presented the awards andwas the guest speaker at Holmesdale Technology Col- lege's awards evening. A New Zealander who won gold


and silver medals, he told how, at the age of eight, he discovered he had a rare eye condition that would rob him of 95% of his vision. A teacher taught him how to accept his disability and he urged stu- dents to be determined and not be frightened of taking advice from positive people. The evening opened with a video


of highlights of the year and enter- tainment was provided by the col- lege's carnival quartet and singer Ben Hook.


Local news for Snodland and Halling Pupils’ achievements rewarded


trips, extra-curricular clubs and many opportunities for develop- ment of personal skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership through student-led ac- tivities at local primary schools and within the college. "Holmesdale's fabulous year has


The mayor presents John Shehan with the community award, watched by Tim Prendergast and right, Sophie Sweet receives the achievment award


School principal Julia Campbell


told the pupils in years seven to 10: "This year has been a very suc- cessful year. Our students and staff worked hard and through re- silience achieved some phenome- nal personal bests.


Flag up dog mess


SNODLAND was included in a national anti-dog fouling campaign called "bag and flag". Members of Tonbridge &Malling Coun-


cil, KCC wardens and PCSOs took part in the campaign, bagging up dog mess and using flags to highlight the unwel- come deposits. Thirteen bags and flags "decorated" the recreation ground at Willowside, Snod- land. Dog warden Lorraine Baseden is pictured.


"Learning and progress in class


has been challenging but accessi- ble, due to the high standards and expectations of the teachers.” Mrs Campbell explained that


wider-than-classroom learning continued to be beneficial with


THE Beat Project in Snodland, in partnership with Southern Hous- ing, is co-ordinating two events on the Holborough Lakes estate. A kids clothes swap, face paint-


ing and food or craft activity will take place between 2pm and 5pm in the village hall on August 22. "Love where you live" is an out-


door event from noon to 3pm on September 6, although stands and stalls can use the village hall.


been down to you, the students: your diligence and courage to do your best, with the support from parents and staff - well done.” The school council also pre- sented awards to a teacher and teaching assistant for their support and enthusiasm. Fusion teacher Chloe Thompson and Fusion teaching assistant Jackie Hennon received their awards from mem- bers of the council.


Community events on agenda


Activities include a community walk or tidy-up, mobile farm, ani- mal-themed quiz, food or craft ac- tivity and refreshments. Jenny Wheeler, the Beat Pro-


ject’s community development coordinator, said: “The events aim to tackle money management, cooking on a budget, health and well-being, confidence and moti- vation, volunteering and employ- ment and training.”


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