New appointment to bring forward engineering education
Double Olympic Gold Medal winner Rebecca Adlington OBE opened school swimming pool
West Kent College students wow Tonbridge fashionistas at catwalk Degree Show
EDUCATION
New appointment to bring forward engineering education
The Rochester Bridge Trust has appointed its first education officer to bring forward its engineering education initiatives .
Former science and physics teacher Sharron Mackenzie ’ s role includes organising and hosting bridge building activities to promote the potential of civil engineering as a career .
Bridge clerk Sue Threader explained : “ One of the Trust ’ s objectives is to inspire the next generation of bridge builders . For some time we have been developing a range of education materials for children of primary school age and running events to encourage enthusiasm and knowledge about civil engineering . The appointment of an education officer is the natural way to progress these projects .”
Sharron joins the Trust on a part-time basis , also working as a teaching and learning coach at the Institute of Physics .
She said : “ I am pleased to join the Trust and am already enjoying the challenge of promoting the possibilities of bridge building to new groups , as well as starting to bring forward a new Family Engineering project .”
See www . rochesterbridgetrust . org . uk to find out more about the Trust ’ s engineering education initiatives .
Double Olympic Gold Medal winner Rebecca Adlington OBE opened school swimming pool
Parents , pupils and staff at Bethany School were abuzz with excitement in anticipation of this year ’ s Speech Day held on Saturday 25th June 2016 . A fantastic new six-lane , 25-metre indoor swimming pool has been built and double Olympic Gold medal winner Rebecca Adlington OBE formally opened this state of the art facility .
Francie Healy , headmaster , says : “ We were absolutely delighted to welcome Rebecca to Bethany to open our pool , and to speak to parents and pupils as our Keynote speaker for the day . We are introducing a whole programme of swimming events and activities , and swimming is now part of our sports programme all year round .”
The school ’ s existing outdoor swimming pool , which was built in 1913 , has been de-commissioned and preliminary design plans are under discussion to build an amazing new Digital Performing Arts Centre on the site , complete with the latest technology .
West Kent College students wow Tonbridge fashionistas at catwalk Degree Show
A little slice of Milan came to Tonbridge in June , when West Kent College held its annual , end-of-year Fashion Degree Show and textile exhibition . Students , staff and industry representatives arrived in style to a glittering red carpet reception , with champagne and canapés .
The catwalk show , celebrating the work of the FdA & BA ( Hons ) Degree Fashion & Textiles students , was staged in the college ’ s 300-seat MAC Theatre , showcasing a diverse range of pieces , including collections variously inspired by art nouveau , Victorian fashion , the UK seasons , Tibetan culture , celestial objects in the night sky , arithmetical & Islamic patterns , the earth and its natural elements and the fantasy worlds of childhood imagination . The college ’ s theatre technicians provided the lighting and staging , with HND photography and media students recording the event .
Susan D ' souza , the college ’ s course leader for Textiles & Fashion , said : “ I ’ m incredibly proud of the work that went into creating the event and would like to thank all the staff and students who ensured every aspect of the show ran smoothly . The collections looked fantastic on the catwalk and the feedback from guests was really positive with three students receiving offers of potential internships with a local bespoke couture company on the night .”
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