Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2013/January 2014 | Page 105

EDUCATION Education Across the South Coast A new masterclass A new programme developed by Portsmouth Business School and supported by the Institute of Directors promises to be a masterclass in developing boardroom skills. The Boardroom Talent Course begins in Portsmouth in February and over 10 sessions will provide business owners, current and aspiring directors and those new to leadership the tools they need to become talented and professional directors. Those who book by December 21 will benefit from an Early Bird discount. Participants will learn practical and solutions-oriented skills they can put into action from the start. Topics covered include strategic thinking, operations strategy, financial management, risk and crisis management, governance, board dynamics, leadership and management and problem solving. Developed to help current and future leaders, it will add value to their businesses and enhance their understanding of the key legal responsibilities of directors. It will give them the confidence to lead and manage and create opportunities through their enhanced knowledge. Grant Harrison, IoD Ambassador, said: “This course is designed to cover all the bases of effective leadership at director level.” The course runs for 10 fortnightly sessions from 4-8pm at 1000 Lakeside, Portsmouth, starting Wednesday, February 26. To find out more visit www.port.ac.uk/ boardroomtalent or email [email protected] Cadets visit Dame Vera Ryde School CCF cadets were invited to attend the Remembrance Day Service at the home village of Dame Vera Lynn, at Ditchling, East Sussex, and then to have lunch at her home. CCF Cadet Annabel Hutchings said: “Being given the opportunity to visit Dame Vera Lynn at her house on Remembrance Day was amazing, especially as she was such an iconic figure in the Second World War, travelling all over the world to sing to soldiers to keep morale high. The day trip was very interesting and gave the cadets an insight into the war from a first-hand account. CCF Cadet David McGregor added: “She is such a massive legend. It was amazing to hear about her life story and to think she’s still doing so much now.” Striking balance at Walhampton Set in 100 acres, Walhampton is an independent day, flexi and full-time boarding prep school for boys and girls aged two to 13. Set on the edge of Lymington in the New Forest, the school overlooks the beautiful view of the Solent and Isle of Wight. Walhampton provides a striking balance of academic rigour alongside sport, drama, art, music and over 60 on-site extra curricular activities. They are openly committed to an educational journey that offers each child true breadth and variety. Walhampton delivers excellent academic results for its pupils and prepares them for their next step into senior education. Full, weekly and flexi-boarders enjoy the relaxed and homely atmosphere of the boarding house, knowing that the care of the boarding parents