Martinshaw receives an ‘International School’ Award THE SCHOOL met the criteria for ‘International School’ status by firstly establishing links with partner schools abroad. In particular, schools in France, where the students of year 3 using their French language skills, which are part of the curriculum, exchanged letters with pupils at a similar school in Chambourcy. To show their awareness of Global issues, among a number of projects, emails were exchanged with a mountaineer who had conquered Mount Everest. During Fair Trade fortnight each class did in depth studies of why, around the world, Fair Trade was so important. Years 1, 2 and 4 participated in an African drumming workshop, which although very noisy, both students and staff enjoyed immensely as well as giving a practical insight to life in a different culture. Efforts are ongoing to encourage and set up even more links with schools in France and further afield and, of course, it goes without saying the children will continue studying to improve their French language skills. What better way to impress holiday companions as they stare, glassy eyed at a menu in Paris and you confidently order, in French, your burger and chips.
Owen Lawrence
Groby Juniors Net £500 GROBY JUNIORS under-8s are hoping to give a great account of themselves this season after netting £500 thanks to The Nottingham. The building society have teamed up with colleagues from Harrison Murray Estate Agency Emma Jenkins of Harrison Murray (back left) and Lesley Adcock and Stevie (part of The Deacon from The Nottingham with Groby Juniors u-8s coaches and players. Nottingham) to sponsor the two teams that play in that age group. The sides now play their matches with The Nottingham and Harrison Murray logos emblazoned on their shirts. Groby Juniors u-8s manager Ben Blount said: “We can’t thank The Nottingham and Harrison Murray enough for their kind support – they are a great example of a company who really care about their local communities. “What’s more, they don’t just hand over the cheque and then disappear in the background – they take an interest in how the teams are doing and come along and watch some of the matches, giving the boys a feeling of being really supported and raising their confidence.”
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Local dancers to appear in Sleeping Beauty panto WE LIVE in Groby and both of my daughters EllaMei Wilkins age 8 and Mya Wilkins age 7 both attend Elizabeth Woodville Primary School. Both of my daughters are very passionate about dancing and performing arts and currently go to Etoile Performance Academy based in Markfield. In the summer their dance school asked all dancers if they would like to go for an audition for Sleeping Beauty Pantomime at The Little Theatre in Leicester. Out of many, many dancers from various dance schools around Leicester 3 girls got chosen from Etoile Performance Academy: Ella-Mei Wilkins, Mya Wilkins and Talia Sterland. It was their first ever pantomime audition they have ever attended and they can’t wait till performances begins. If you would like to see Sleeping Beauty and show your support performances start on 16th December - 8th January at The little Theatre. Tickets are £14.50 for adults and £12.50 for concessions.
Suzanna Wilkins
Groby Remembrance Service: Sun 13th Nov THE REMEMBRANCE Service for the village of Groby will take place on Sunday 13th November on the car park at the Groby Ex-Servicemen’s Club on Leicester Road. Please be in attendance by 10-45 for the service to start at 10-50. Anybody wishing to lay a wreath please be there by 10-40. The service will last about 25 minutes followed by tea/coffee and biscuits in the club.
Paul Brudenell
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