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THIS excellent news about George Mitchell school’s 2009 GCSE results has made my summer.
To compare this to where we were last summer shows just what can be achieved when communities gives strong moral support to teachers working in schools like George Mitchell; when teachers instill a ‘can do’ attitude in pupils no matter what their background; and when Government gives schools like George Mitchell as much funding and outside intervention as they need – instead of giving the impression that it would rather support those who steal from them.
Formidable George Mitchell Headteacher Helen Jeffery has issued a press release celebrating the results, which you can download HERE.
Four years after I became properly involved with the school, I remain proud and grateful that its excellent teachers remain strongly committed to George Mitchell, resulting in much needed stability for the pupils who go there.
Well done again to all of George Mitchell school’s superb teachers for continuing to give Leyton ward’s future generations a brighter future.
August 27th, 2009
It would be churlish of me not to acknowledge this very good news.
Saying that, however, had George Mitchell received its rightful share of money from the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund (NRF) 2004 – 2006 ‘Youth At Risk’ programme (it didn’t receive a penny despite protestations to the contrary), the school need never have been included on the National Challenge list in the first place.
I am delighted that the Government finally appears to be supporting George Mitchell’s pupils, parents and wonderful staff – as opposed to the people who sought to attack them.
May 15th, 2009
On the 30th of May 2009, between 12pm and 8pm, Chingford based Africa Foundation Stone and the Leyton based Waltham Forest Cameroonian & Friends Association, will host a free family event entitled ‘Celebrating Cameroon’.
Click HERE to download a flyer with all the details.
May 14th, 2009
Good news for those ‘mature’ Leyton ward residents who still love to shake a leg to some funky tunes.
The popular tea dances sponsored by Team Leyton, Waltham Forest Council, GLL and CLM (the delivery partner of the Olympic Delivery Agency) are to continue for another year!
According to the information I’ve been sent, Mix Master Steve Stratton will continue providing the super duper entertainment and caberet.
The only change is now the venue, which has moved to:
The Plum Tree Studios, First Floor, 787 Leyton High Road (opposite Waltham Forest Direct), Leyton E10.
If you’re local, and know a Leyton ward based Senior Citizen who you think would benefit from a nice couple of hours out of the house enjoying some good music and company between 2.30 and 4.30pm on: April 28th, May 26th, June 30th, July 28th, August 25th, September 29th, October 27th, November 24th, December 22nd, January 26th 2010, February 23rd 2010 or March 30th 2010, why not let them know about the tea dances and encourage them to go along?
I don’t know……a Freedom Pass to zoom around London and now the continuation of the Tea Dances – Leyton’s Senior Citizens have never had it so good… 
March 31st, 2009
Point Blank, a wonderful music education college that specialises in working with disenfranchised young people, are running a free one week accredited Radio Production course between 23rd – 27th March and still have a number of spaces available.
The course will be run in either Hackney or Leytonstone.
Funding is available to assist with travel expenses.
NCFE Introductory Award in Radio Production:
This course provides an insight into the radio industry through an overview of the development and production of radio programmes.
Participants also have the opportunity to develop their research, communication, ICT and teamwork skills by working in small groups to produce a radio show.
Course duration:
30 hours – Course level: Level 2 – Qualification title:
Introductory Award in Radio Production 500/1196/0
Qualifications:
An introductory Award at level 2 is equivalent to 25% of 1 GCSE grade A to C.
Who for?:
To be eligible for the courses applicants will need to be a resident of one the five Olympic host boroughs (Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Waltham Forest, Newham, and Greenwich) and be aged 16 and over.
If you live in Waltham Forest and know of anyone who you think may be interested in taking part, please contact:
Stanton LaFoucade, Team Leyton’s Deputy Neighbourhood Manager,
on: Stanton.LaFoucade@walthamforest.gov.uk as soon as possible.
March 12th, 2009
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