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Join the Superstars, get out of a dead end
and get yourself hired

Young people big on ambition
but short on formal qualifications The Blackthorn School
are being given a second chance
in an Apprentice-style course of Photography
called Superstars – The Academy Digital image-making
at New College. and black and white printing
Michelle Dewberry, winner of based at our specialist
BBC2’s The Apprentice, launched teaching centre near Cricklade
the intensive 12 week training pro- Evening, day and weekend
gramme in early February aimed courses for beginners and
at 16 to 24 year olds who want to advanced photographers
kick start a career in fashion, fit- www.photography-courses.com
ness or management. Tel: 01454 416937
Auditions will take place on 24 or 07920 116492
March before a panel who will Michelle Dewberry with project sponsor Simon Howell of Intel, Emma Lacey, New
choose 15 finalists in each category College marketing manager and Graham Taylor, college principal
to start in April. At the end of the principal Graham Taylor said, “the proximately twelve hundred 16
course, three winners will be se- auditions are not going to be threat- and 17 year olds fall into this cat- PIANO LESSONS
lected. The prize has not been re- ening; we want to find out what egory. For beginners
vealed yet, but will be linked to a difference joining the academy is Michelle said, “this is a great
dream job. going to make to people’s lives. opportunity for people who to
All participants will be rewarded We will be looking for 16 to 24 year haven’t excelled academically, to intermediates
with increased confidence and edu- olds who have thought about have a second chance of following Qualified piano teacher
cational achievements which could where they’re at and what they their dreams through a less tradi- in North Swindon, centrally
lead them on to higher qualifica- would like to achieve.” tional route.” located within walking distance
tions or better career opportunities. Superstars – The Academy is a She left school with only two
The competition will combine response to the large number of GCSEs. Now a consultant on sev- of St Andrews Ridge, Ash Brake,
elements of The Apprentice and X- young people Swindon who are eral projects, she published a book Abbey Meads & Redhouse
Factor but will avoid the unpleas- neither employed nor in educa- on 20 February entitled Anything Pupils of all abilities welcomed
ant criticisms and confrontation tion or training, and therefore have is Possible. from aged 5 to senior citizen
used to boost TV ratings. College limited prospects. In Swindon ap- The closing date for applications Call: Julie Johnson-Little CT ABRSM
is 9 March. For details call 0808 178 Tel: 01793 701255
Red letter day for Year 6 pupils 3698 or go to:
www.superstarstheacademy.com Email: [email protected]
School admissions departments across the country will be sending
out letters offering secondary places on 1 March.
This year, with the opening of Isambard Secondary in North Swin-
don, and the falling primary school rolls in West Swindon, the chances
of being offered a first choice look better than ever.
If disappointed over the place offered, contact Swindon Council’s
admissions department on 465790.

Kip up the good work
Over 100 proud parents and grandparents were on hand on 6 February
to congratulate children who attend the town’s two Kip McGrath
Tuition Centres at an awards evening at the Basepoint Business
Centre in Westlea.
The youngsters received trophies and certificates for the achieve-
ment and progress in the last year.
Special needs teachers David and Andrea Parkinson who run Kip
McGrath provide computer assisted opportunities for children to catch
up in maths, English and Science or they can take courses that stretch
their abilities. See below for details about Kip McGrath tuition.

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