News and Updates from the CU team

• An October "Hello!" to all of our amazing WCU schools and friends

  Wed 29 Sep 2021 S Wilson

  Hi all !

  A big virtual hug and hello from WCU

  We are pleased to announce a brief outline of our 100% Free, October-December Offers so far with WCU.

  1. After the holidays, we will be offering in-school activities 
  2. Mon/Wednesday/Friday are free for booking :Arts Award ,School /Eco-Council (set up and sessions) or Mind-Up/Mindfulness
  3. My Dog mentoring training with the amazing Jenny Duckworth is complete, so if you'd like a class visit from a "school doggo" and Hector a Dog's Tale (dog story) author, do let me know.
  4. I am also available to deliver teacher inset training on Mind Up so again, please get in touch to book.

   

  Last academic year we spoke about re-launches (and for Our Lady a Launch).

  Please book these with me anytime from today 

   

  1. For interested parties Biblio Buzz is launching at Alexander Palace They are keen to engage all schools but will be of particular interest to   Haringey Schools 
  2. In November it’s the  Into-film Festival ,Here you can book out a whole Cinema for your school -FREE
  3. Below is a table of still free bookings

  Name	Postcode	Date	Start Time	End Time	Event Title	Booking Capacity	Primary	Secondary
  Bertha Dochouse	WC1N 1AW	2021-11-16	12:30:00	14:20:00	I Am Greta	50	No	Yes
  Empire Haymarket	SW1Y 4RL	2021-11-24	10:00:00	12:25:00	Sparks Brothers	422	No	Yes
  Empire Walthamstow	E17 7FD	2021-11-16	10:00:00	11:40:00	A Christmas Gift From Bob	266	No	Yes
  Goethe Institut	SW7 2PH	2021-11-11	14:30:00	16:05:00	Mondscheinkinder (Deutsche)	35	Yes	No
  Phoenix Cinema East Finchley	N29PJ	2021-11-22	10:00:00	11:35:00	The Voyage Du Prince (English Subtitles)	242	No	Yes
  Rio Cinema	E82PB	2021-11-23	10:00:00	11:45:00	Sonic the Hedgehog (Autism Friendly)	391	Yes	No
  Rio Cinema	E82PB	2021-11-12	10:00:00	11:40:00	Dear Future Children	391	No	Yes
  Rio Cinema	E82PB	2021-11-10	10:00:00	11:35:00	Early Man	391	Yes	No
  Vue Finchley North	N120GL	2021-11-17	11:00:00	12:55:00	Sonic the Hedgehog plus Journey Of A Film BAFTA short	200	Yes	No
  Vue Fulham Broadway	SW61DN	2021-11-17	11:00:00	13:25:00	Sparks Brothers	285	No	Yes
  Vue Romford	RM11AU	2021-11-19	10:00:00	11:20:00	Away (Autism Friendly)	422	No	Yes
  Vue Romford	RM11AU	2021-11-12	10:00:00	11:50:00	A Dog's Way Home plus Journey Of A Film BAFTA short	422	Yes	No
  Vue Shepherds Bush	W128PP	2021-11-15	10:00:00	11:35:00	Trolls World Tour	340	Yes	No
  Vue Watford	WD257JZ	2021-11-18	11:00:00	12:55:00	Sonic the Hedgehog plus Journey Of A Film BAFTA short	70	Yes	No
  Vue Watford	WD257JZ	2021-11-16	10:00:00	11:55:00	A Dog's Way Home plus Journey Of A Film BAFTA short	80	Yes	No

  Event	Event Date	Venue Name	Available Seats
  The Boss Baby 2: Family Business	2021-11-18	Vue Finchley Road	268
  Horrible Histories	2021-11-10	The Gate, Notting Hill (Picturehouse)	122
  Spirit Untamed	2021-11-11	Vue Finchley Road	267
  Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway	2021-11-17	Vue Finchley Road	45​

   

  I have some spaces on my personal bookings so if they are of interest get in touch!

  Event name: Trolls World Tour

  Location: Vue Shepherds Bush, West 12 Shopping & Leisure Centre, Shepherds Bush Green, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 8PP, England

  Date: 15 Nov 2021

  Time: 10:00 - 11:35

  Certificate: U  -250 seats

  Get involved if you can its great 

  I have free seats at my bookings too as you can see, so have a  look and if you're interested ,we can see what we can do 

   

  1. If you'd like a coding experience at Paddington Central for a class or two please speak to me, Lucy Dillion is amazing and Finastra are taking visits again
  2. Cognizant have a full package of things STEAM /Coding opportunities for Secondary students please let me know if it is of interest -Cognizant Ignite. It’s more STEM-focused than before and the goal is to get more students to pursue STEM careers by creating awareness and excitement about the subjects. I will send you a direct booking link and brochure if you let me know you are on-board.​
  3. I have two authors waiting to come and give class talks/resources please let me know if this is of interest so I can book for you 
  4. Tim Maynard has some availability too 
  5. Here at QP (W104DQ)
  6. We are opening clubs to all schools so of brochure of these will come your way in late October
  7. We will have a holiday club in October from 9-3:30 
  8. I will send booking forms 1 week before break up 
  9. Online we will pilot an online cooking and wellbeing club with pre-recorded content for access to this (in late October) in your own after school provision, please contact me directly 
  10. Dream Arts Are Back; we run a pick up and drop off service from QP 9:30-15:30.Or parents can access directly 

   

  

• Welcome everyone to the new academic year!

  Wed 01 Sep 2021 S Wilson

  We’re back!

   

  Welcome back everyone, here we are at the start of a whole new academic year.

  We have lots to share with you all and are really looking forward to working together on some great new opportunities for the autumn/winter terms.

  To book CPD and Visits, please email direct at swilson@queensparkschool.co.uk.

  To access online activities please find us at https://www.westminsterchildrensuniversity.co.uk

   

  Noble Manhattan

  Are you interested in CPD for aspiring coaches and mentors?

  If you are looking to accredit and upskill in this area we have some highly sought after and fully funded spaces with Noble Manhattan, the U.K's only accredited coaching trainers.

  Contact me directly and ASAP to get your place on the coaching foundation course and be part of this great movement to bring in- house ,accredited and trained coaches to schools.

   

  Mind-Up

  We can now offer teacher training and insets for Mind Up, if you are interested in accessing this please let us know; this program is a reliable way to support wellbeing and mindfulness in whole school settings and we are excited to help support others in their own Mind-Up Journeys.

   

  In-School Activities

  From November onwards we are available to deliver Arts Award and Mindfulness in your settings. This will be available in 7 week blocks.

  Please feel free to contact us with your preferences for the timing, theme and frequency of the sessions required.

  We also have providers ready now to come and visit your schools to deliver workshops, these are one-off opportunities.

   

  We currently have available:

   

  • Tim Maynard -Invertebrates and Ecology (X2, 1 hour slots),
  • L French -Youth First Aid (Day Training available)
  • D Ackerman -1 hour author workshops
  • Renata (Hector and Friends)-1 hour author workshops