January
2004
In the first newsletter of 2004 we provide some predictions,
lay bare some truths about horoscopes, provide a rationale
for playing with the boxes those toys came in and give
some tips for sleeping. |
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February
2004
February comes and with it a newsletter to sharpen your
wits, restore your creativity and look after your brain.
We have items on brain research, creativity, the use of
drama and the usual update on what we are doing and where. |
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March 2004
This month we pick up on last month's piece on fatty acids
and brain function, provide a detailed case study of a
school's community developments, provide news of the first
ever on-line psychology of soccer course and our usual
round up of news and events. |
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April
2004
'April is the
cruellest month'. In this newsletter we start with some
harsh words about television and attention disorders,
then mix memory and desire with a piece on Learning to
Learn. We provide links through to Alistair Smith's Campaign
for Learning keynote speech and a description of what
it means for a Portchester Primary. For the aspiring Polar
explorers in your school we offer an opportunity to make
a virtual journey. Details of what could be the best software
investment you or your school might ever make are also
included in our PlanEasy2 promotion. |
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May
2004
This month’s newsletter is about barriers. We provide
a short piece on Roger Bannister and how he broke the
4 minute mile record on May 6th 50 years ago, reflections
on Bear Grylls’ Mount Everest record and some practical
advice for you and your child to overcome the barriers
of exams. We also give some advice on how to encourage
parents into your school!
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June
2004
This month’s newsletter takes
the theme of planning. We start with a cage full of monkeys.
We then describe how one business guru goes from good
to great, provide a case study from a large secondary
school and introduce a new planning tool which could help
your school. |
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October
2004 |
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month's newsletter starts with a tale of two 17 year old
champions and asks some questions about role models. It
offers some research findings about eating and the brain.
We provide a review of Alite 2004 Meeting the Challenge
and three pieces in which readers share their ideas. |
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This month’s
newsletter basks in the reflected glory of the Athens
Olympics. We start with a short synopsis of children’s
views on sport. Then we ask the question about mental
toughness. A summary of recent research on walking and
play, a case study on movement and learning and some research
on the brain and maths completes the serious stuff. For
those of you who prefer more obscure leisure activities
we have a piece on the ninth annual Air Guitar World Championships.
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As the
days shorten and the leaves brown, you could be forgiven
for experiencing the early onset of Seasonal Affective
Disorder (SAD). To guarantee against this our October
newsletter is a happiness special. We start by asking
what is happiness and then, can it be bought? Our case
study is from an Education Action Zone. We provide ten
tips for making your classroom happier and a few jokes
along the way. |
