YOUNGSTERS
from primary schools throughout Medway have
been learning to be weather forecasters, newspaper
editors and car designers.
They have just graduated from the Kent Children's
University after four Saturday morning sessions.
The pupils had the chance to use facilities
and have specialist tuition from lecturers at
the University of Greenwich at Chatham Maritime.
Courses included producing a newspaper using
desk-top publishing and building cars strong
enough to withstand a wind tunnel test.
One project on conservation involved making
a model animal park from recyclable materials.
VIP delegates at the graduation ceremony included
Gillingham MP Paul Clark, Medway education director
Richard Bolsin and Medway education committiee
chairman Cllr. Mark Jones.
The scheme received £16,00 sponsorship from
BT. Education Services who donated a total of
£150,000 to eight Out of School Hours projects
launched by the Department of Education and
Employment.
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