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Proms In The Playground helps live music return to schools
After over a year of limited musical activity in schools, Brass Bands England (BBE) are bringing live music back to budding young musicians across the country. #PromsInThePlayground is part of their Brass Foundations programme of
educational opportunities to support and inspire the next generation of brass players. From 5 - 23 July bands, schools and music hubs will be coming together to
make a noise whilst also re-establishing important links in their local communities. “We are suggesting community bands connect with their local schools by
offering a performance in their playground” said Sarah Baumann, BBE’s Education and Development manager. “This could just be a small group of players, and always in line with the COVID-19 restrictions in place at the time. As well as getting young people excited about brass banding, this initiative can help schools to forge and build fruitful ongoing relationships with musical providers in their local area.” BBE has a team of expert Youth Development Brass Specialists on hand to
support the planning and delivery of those wanting to take part, and are welcoming contact from schools that are interested in becoming involved. All those taking part can access Covid-19 safety guidance and resources from the Brass Bands England website. BBE youth specialist Paul Fisher commented: “It’s really exciting to see so
many schools and bands across the country gearing up for their Proms In The Playground this July. This initiative is all about inspiring the next generation of musicians, so bands that take part are playing an important role in supporting that talent pipeline by introducing young people to brass playing. I can’t wait to get on with making some great music for the kids to enjoy!”
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LEAF Education names latest Demonstration School for showcasing best practice in food and farming education
John Hanson School in Andover has been named LEAF Education’s 10th Demonstration School, recognising its exemplary work in showcasing food and farming through education. The school received the accolade at an event held on 30th June at The Leckford Estate, a LEAF Demonstration Farm, which is owned by the John Lewis Partnership and supplies Waitrose. LEAF Education launched its
Demonstration Schools network in 2019 to recognise schools using food production, farming and the countryside as a core element of the school curriculum. John Hanson School has joined the network after meeting several criteria. This includes exemplary teaching methods, engagement with farmers, provision of school gardens, nature-friendly grounds and wider school community engagement, including events and hands- on activities specifically designed around the field to fork story. Mr Stevens, Headteacher at John Hanson Community School, said: “We are
thrilled to be joining LEAF Education’s Demonstration Schools network. We believe that providing young people with opportunities to learn about how their food is produced and where it comes from has a huge positive impact on young people. Whether this is in terms of promoting health and wellbeing or raising awareness of issues around climate change, environmental protection, population growth and sustainability. We look forward to being part of this exciting and knowledgeable community.” LEAF Education is currently working with a further 17 schools who will be
launched as LEAF Education Demonstration Schools over the forthcoming 2021/2022 academic year.
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16-Year-Old Colchester student turns heads with Help for Heroes inspired dress
16-year-old Pippa Longhurst from Lamarsh, near Colchester, has had an unexpected boost after finishing her GCSEs due to an unusual dress she has designed and created, as part of her Cambridge International (CiE) Fashion and Textiles O Level course. The keen sewer and photographer, who attends St Mary’s Senior School in Colchester, made a stunning Help for Heroes inspired dress which has gone viral thanks to a tweet from her proud father, Guy Longhurst, 49. As well as catching the attention of the Help for Heroes charity itself, the post has also been retweeted by Strictly star, JJ Chalmers, who describes the dress as ‘amazing’. Pippa drew inspiration for her dress from the 51 soldier sculptures created and installed by steel
fabricator, Duncan Pittock, in Mersea and Peldon. They represent the men from the area who lost their lives in the First World War and were created to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the Great War. She explains, “I go past those sculptures all the time and I like to photograph them as they are really powerful images. They, and the fact that Colchester has such strong links to the Armed Forces, were the things that really inspired my design. I really wanted to give something back to the military and what they do for us. “So, I researched Help for Heroes and matched their brand colours in the fabric. Then I used print outs of
the actual statues to create the images at the bottom of the skirt and added some military medals. The look is finished off with a poppy on my arm.”
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www.education-today.co.uk July/August 2021
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