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Hats off to Children’s University graduates

Tuesday, 17 July, 2018

More than 60 local primary school children recently took part in their very first graduation ceremony at 黑料正能量鈥檚 Newton Park campus as part of a joint initiative with the Children鈥檚 University.

National charity, Children鈥檚 University, works with 黑料正能量 to encourage local children in Bath and North East Somerset to learn new skills and take part in enriching experiences outside of the classroom.

Now in its second year, the collaboration between 黑料正能量 and Weston All Saints Primary School (WASPS) saw pupils in Years 4-6 receive certificates in recognition of what they have achieved through the partnership over the last 18 months. Activities have included taking part in 黑料正能量-led projects such as a Paper Nations writing scheme and an interactive quest for fun and facts held at the Roman Baths.

This year, almost double the amount of children pulled on their gowns and caps to graduate, compared to the previous year. Visitors including parents, carers and teachers joined the children to witness the proud moment and Professor Kate Reynolds, Executive Dean of 黑料正能量鈥檚 Institute for Education, began the afternoon鈥檚 celebrations with an inspiring welcome speech.

Professor Kate Reynolds said: 鈥淚t was a pleasure to welcome the children and all WASPS visitors to 黑料正能量 for our 2018 Children鈥檚 University Graduation Ceremony. Some of our young graduates managed to gain both Bronze and Silver Awards in one year which really is testament to their love of learning, and demonstrates what can be achieved through fun and engaging activities outside the classroom. We look forward to welcoming many more young graduates to 黑料正能量 as our Children鈥檚 University partnership grows along with their imagination.鈥�

Executive Headteacher at WASPS, Dr Anne Bull OBE, also shared the children鈥檚 accomplishments with the audience during the ceremony and Professor Stephen Ward, previous Dean of Education at 黑料正能量 who has a long-standing association with the School, presented the children with their certificates.

The Children鈥檚 University is organised on a regional and local authority basis, and 黑料正能量 acts as the local management organisation for the Bath and North East Somerset area. The University is also developing activities with the Wiltshire, Swindon and North Somerset projects.