POCKLINGTON JOINS YORKSHIRE CARNEGIE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME
Pocklington School has been selected to join Yorkshire Carnegie Rugby Club ’ s new Affiliated Schools Programme this year .
The affiliation will give pupils a closer insight into the workings of the Leeds-based Championship club . Its players and staff will visit and take part in assemblies , and there will be a chance for Pocklington to host a first-team training session .
As one of just 16 Yorkshire schools invited onto the Affiliation Programme , Pocklington pupils will also be able to attend a Yorkshire Carnegie home game and participate in the match-day entertainment .
The scheme is aimed at introducing more pupils to rugby union and Yorkshire Carnegie in particular . It runs alongside the club ’ s England Rugby Developing Player Programme , which identifies and nurtures future talent .
Pocklington School ’ s Master i / c of Rugby , Sean Houltham , said : “ We have been recognised by Yorkshire Carnegie as a school that supports the individual to achieve their potential , whilst also balancing their sporting and academic needs . This partnership is a great opportunity for pupils of all abilities to enjoy rugby and develop their skills .”
Pocklington School ’ s rugby elite includes Lewis Wilson , who left the Upper Sixth this summer . Lewis was Yorkshire Carnegie Senior Academy Player of the Year in 2015 , has three caps for England Under-18s and was joint vice-captain of the school ’ s 1st XV .
Adam Blades , Yorkshire Carnegie Community Manager , said : “ It is great to have Pocklington on board as one of the 16 affiliated schools .
“ This is in recognition of the commitment Pocklington has shown in attending various Yorkshire Carnegie games and events over the past few years . They have also allowed us the use of their school facilities as a host venue for our community events .”
Lisa McCann , the club ' s Schools Development Manager , added : “ We are delighted to launch this scheme for our schools . This is a chance for us to engage all of their students with Yorkshire Carnegie , even if they do not play rugby union . We are hoping to inspire the next generation of Yorkshire Carnegie fans and this is an exciting time for us .”
MEGAN AWARDED SCHOOLS DESIGN PRIZE FOR A LEVEL COURSEWORK
Megan Glew ( 05-16 ), Upper Sixth Leaver has been awarded a Schools Design Prize by The Furniture Makers Company and her design is featured on their Schools Design Prize webpage .
The Schools Design Prize is a unique award given to promising young students in over 1100 schools across the country each year .
As part of her AS level Design Technology project , Megan ’ s brief was to design and manufacture a piece of flat pack furniture . She chose a lounge chair , gathering inspiration from Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe ’ s MR Chair . Her final design used a basis of birch faced plywood and red upholstery fabric to create a cushioned , comfortable chair .
Megan used a variety of manufacturing techniques , which are all available in the Design Technology Department at Pocklington School .
Mr Ellis , Head of Design at Pocklington School commented : ‘ Megan ’ s enthusiastic and focused approach allowed her to make full use of the industrial processes available to her in the Design Technology Department . Her AS coursework is still being used to inspire the next generation of pupils studying Design Technology .’
After receiving her A level results , Megan obtained a place at Nottingham Trent University to study Product Design . We wish her well with her studies and future career .
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE – WORK STARTS ON NEW ART & DESIGN TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
We were recently delighted to announce that the Governors had given the green light for the new Art and Design Technology Centre .
At its June meeting , the Board considered the results of the tender process , the continuing success of the Campaign and the overall sound position of the Foundation ’ s finances in reaching this decision . Demolition of the old biology building and the re-siting of a Portakabin took place at half term in June and the demolition of the first slice of the existing Art and Design Centre in July .
Construction began by contractor Houlton on 1 August , with Phase One due for completion by 31 May and Phase Two handed over in October 2017 .
The Campaign continues and a second Progress Report with further details about the project will be produced in due course . To find out more about the Campaign , you are invited to come along to an informal meeting to hear our plans in more detail , culminating in a tour of the site . Contact Susan Kay on 01759 322626 or kays @ pocklingtonschool . com to book a time . To view a copy of the last Progress Report and the Campaign Brochure please visit www . pocklingtonschool . com / campaign
We look forward to our new Art & Design Technology Centre so we can continue our strong tradition of inspiring the creative minds of the future in a modern , vibrant environment .