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LCCMpartners with TAMA and Zildjian L


ondon College of Creative Media (LCCM) is proud to announce that it has sealed a partnership with drum manufacturer TAMA and cymbal


manufacturer Zildjian. This new collaboration has two core aims. Firstly it ensures LCCM students


perform and practice on the same kit used by professional musicians and secondly it will enable LCCM to hold regular master classes and clinics with TAMA or Zildjian artists. The equipment includes seven Starclassic Maple Kits, TAMA Star Walnut


Kit, five S.L.P Snares, three Starphonic Snares and cymbals of K Custom, A Custom and Avedis A series. The drum kits and cymbals provided for LCCM represent the high-end lines of the brands and are widely recognized as such by top music industry professionals including Pete Ray Biggin from Level 42 and Eddy Thrower from Lower Than Atlantis. The significant investment


into new facilities and equipment at LCCM will help students to develop and refine their musical skills to become the pro-players and great artists of the future. LCCM offers several drum


courses including its BMus (Hons) Music Performance and Production, where drummers can study Music Production alongside their drum lessons.


New global study experience helps students see the world while studying


A


first of its kind experience that combines travelling with university has launched.


Global Grad works with the world’s largest student travel agency, STA


Travel and online universities to help students enjoy travelling while gaining a university education. The company is developing international study hubs, exam centres, with


dedicated support staff and high quality hostel accommodation in 18 countries, giving students everything they need to earn a degree through distance learning.


Global Grad is part of


the Gusto Group; a multi- award winning company with a 25 year track record for innovation and quality in multiple sectors. Gusto Group CEO, Steff


Wright said: “Global Grad means students can travel, see the world, and earn a degree at the same time. The rapid improvement in online learning has created this amazing alternative to the traditional University experience”.


uFor further information regarding either enrolment or partnering opportunities see www.globalgrad.com


Jonathan Gillespie, headmaster at ST ALBANS SCHOOL, wins IDPE Senior Leadership Award 2018


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chools’ development teams are transforming the lives of young people


every day. The IDPE 2018 Development Awards celebrate the most creative, the most effective and the most influential work in schools’ development. This is a unique opportunity for the sector to celebrate success of both individuals and teams working in development, and St Albans School headmaster Jonathan Gillespie has been awarded the IDPE Senior Leadership Award 2018. Jonathan has fully supported and championed the St Albans School


Development office since joining the School in 2014. Under his guidance, the office has grown in size and stature, the areas of work have expanded, and it is now a firmly established part of the wider school community. He commented: “I am honoured to receive


this award. Development work is an intrinsic part of leading an independent school, and our current successful fundraising initiatives at St Albans School would not be possible without the expertise and commitment of our excellent Development Office team, led by our Development Director, Kate Gray.”


38 www.education-today.co.uk Kate Gray, Development Director at St


Albans School, commented on the support she has received from Jonathan: “Jonathan has given me his full support and played a key role in endorsing expansions into regional and international alumni events and inclusion of parents in their fundraising work. As an experienced fundraiser himself, he has provided key insights and advice, and greatly contributed to our success.” The judges said in their summary: ‘Leads by


example and made a major contribution, Jonathan has enabled development to flourish.’


July/August 2018


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