Newsletter

January 2015

Like last year, we have come up with

some New Years Resolutions to kick start
2015:

WELL DONE ON ALL YOUR HARD WORK

LAST YEAR! NOW LETS FILL OUR PASSPORTS EVEN MORE THIS YEAR!

1.

Make our newsletter and websites

even better!

2.

Spread the CU word and get even

more children on board!

3.

Sign up lots more new Learning

Destinations, to offer you guys
more opportunities!

Here at DCU Central we are trying to get

back into the swing of things after the
Christmas break! We have lots of fun activities planned for you this year, so get involved and try something NEW this NEW
year.

4.

Organise some fantastic activities

and events at Plymouth University
for you all to enjoy!

5.

Get out of the office and meet

more of you CU Students.

6.

Make this years Gold Graduation

AMAZING!

Let us know your New Year Resolutions:

EMAIL devoncu@plymouth.ac.uk
TWEET @DevonCU
FACEBOOK
Devon Childrens University

Lets start the year with a bang and try

and collect as many stamps as possible
this January...

Check it out
We have some new Learning Destinations for you to enjoy:

Ruth BallantyneFlute Lessons

Flute lessons that aim to explore children's musical abilities, and teach
them skills to help them learn to play the flute.
Individual lessons are offered. However, regular ensemble
opportunities are also available with 4Flutes workshops and performances
at local festivals and events.
Contact: Ruth Ballantyne
01752 844017
ruth@ruthballantyne.co.uk
www.RuthBallantyne.co.uk

DanSci Dance Studios

We believe everyone should have access to great dance classes and pride
ourselves in offering sessions for those who may not necessarily have opportunity at more traditional dance schools.
Learn different styles of dance from ballet & contemporary to Latin and
Street dance.
Contact: Ava Barron Thomas
01392 412222/ 07837192406
info@dansci.co.uk
www.dansci.co.uk
Dont forget to visit the National Website: http://
www.childrensuniversity.co.uk/learning-destinations/
for a full list of all the Learning Destinations in your area.

There is an exciting event coming up at the Plymouth University campus this year
BRITISH SCIENCE WEEK! The University will be celebrating from the 18th 20th of
March, and on Friday the 20th it is aimed at School Years 6-9, so it will be perfect for
some of you!
There will be several workshops, stalls and sessions where you can get involved including Maths with Bubbles and Supermarket Scientist. Childrens University will
have a stall there, offering a quiz which, if completed, can earn you a CU stamp for
your passport! Below is an example of one of the talks that will be held...
The Pyromania talk, looks partly at the chemistry of fireworks, complete with demonstrations of coloured flames and gunpowder, culminating in a video of the successful Guinness World Record
attempt.

Talks and Workshops (All on Friday

20th March):
WARNING! Jelly
Babies will be
torched.

Visit: www.plymouth.ac.uk/whats
-on/british-science-week-2015

SUPERMARKET SCIENTIST: Talk

9.30-10.30, Marquee Session
10.30-12.00

MATHS WITH BUBBLES: Talk

10.30-11.30, Marquee Session
9.00-10.30

PYROMANIA: Talk 11.30-12.30,

Marquee Session 13.00-14.30

If you would like to register please speak to your school teachers about coming along
and ask them to sign up! Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible, and
dont forget to come see us for a copy of the quiz so you can earn a stamp!

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Each month this year we will choose a quote that

you can all think about for that month Try to
make sense of it and apply it to something like the
way you do an activity or the way you think about
something! If you come across any quotes (in
books or films that you watch) that you want to
share, let us know your ideas and they can appear
in the next months issue!

All your dreams can

come true if you
have the courage to
pursue them
- Walt Disney

What have you been up to?

We are always looking out for new learning destinations to add to our
list. If you have been involved in any activities or projects that you think
deserve to be part of Childrens University, then please let us know by
completing a nomination form here. Then either email it to us at:
devoncu@plymouth.ac.uk or post it to:
Devon Childrens University
c/o Plymouth University
3 Endsleigh Place,
Drake Circus
Plymouth
PL4 8AA