Friday, 17 February 2012
Tuesday, 14 February 2012
Computeach employee last years runner up......
......for the Duncan Edwards award for sport. The winner was Shahzada Saleem for stone lifting but Alan Hackett a Recruitment Consultant at Computeach was nominated by the people of Dudley for his work in judo.
"To just be nominated by the people of Dudley for my work in teaching judo was fantastic, " said Alan.
"The biggest thing that has kept me in the sport for all these years is the people I have met over the time and the organisation itself. I love the sport of judo, to watch children and adults come to the club week after week and to take medals at competitions makes it worthwhile.
"It was nice to be recognised for the volunteer work thousands of people do, week after week and go unnoticed. To pick up such an award for doing something I love to do makes it all the better."
"To just be nominated by the people of Dudley for my work in teaching judo was fantastic, " said Alan.
"The biggest thing that has kept me in the sport for all these years is the people I have met over the time and the organisation itself. I love the sport of judo, to watch children and adults come to the club week after week and to take medals at competitions makes it worthwhile.
"It was nice to be recognised for the volunteer work thousands of people do, week after week and go unnoticed. To pick up such an award for doing something I love to do makes it all the better."
Thursday, 9 February 2012
Councillor Michael Evans Mayor of Dudley to vist Computeach
Computeach are really pleased to be one of the sponsors for the Mayor's Civic Awards and as the nominations filter through the search for an unsung hero is well under way.
About the Mayor’s Civic Awards
The Duncan Edwards awards for sport is named after Dudley’s most famous footballing son who tragically died aged 21, in the 1958 Munich air disaster. This is for those who have achieved in any sport. They may have represented a group, borough or even the country or overcome adversity such as illness or disability to achieve a personal goal. It is also to celebrate and thank those who give their time to working behind the scenes at our local sporting clubs and groups.
Last year, Shahzada Saleem, from Kingswinford, was the winner of the Duncan Edwards award for sport, for his amazing achievement in the sport of stone lifting.
The Cedric Hardwicke Award for arts, is in memory of Sir Cedric, born at Lye Cross in 1893. He went on to become a legend of the British stage and a leader of the British community in Hollywood. This is for people who have contributed to raising the profile of the arts in the borough – whether it be art, amateur dramatics, or music. This person may be the star of the show or they could work behind the scenes, helping to make it happen.
Last year, The Cedric Hardwicke award for arts winner was Lindsay Newton, from Stourbridge, for his energetic and tireless support of arts and education in the Dudley borough.
The Frank Foley Award for community spirit, honours the man dubbed the British Schindler. Frank risked his life to save 10,000 Jews while working as an MI6 agent in Berlin. This is for people who make an outstanding contribution to the community – whether it’s popping in on a neighbour every day, organising or supporting community, sports, or arts groups, or improving the locality for the benefit of everyone. Last year The Frank Foley award for community spirit top prize went to Stourbridge in Bloom stalwart, David Harcourt, who is the driving force behind the town’s annual success in the competition.
The Thomas Attwood Award for education remembers a man, born in Halesowen in 1783, who was a leader for parliamentary reform. Thomas was instrumental in bringing about the 1832 Reform Act – which gave counties and large towns greater representation in parliament and virtually tripled the electorate. This award is for those who go above and beyond the call of duty to improve the standard of education in the borough. This may be someone who gives up their time to help at an after school club or who offers support to learners of all ages.
Last year The Thomas Attwood award for education winner was Anne Penn, head teacher at St James CE Primary School, Stourbridge, for the past 27 years.
The Mayor will make his personal choices for the Mayor’s Award, which is this year sponsored by Thomas Cook, Dudley. The four nominees will then face a public vote in February, via the council’s website.
Last year, Bronwen Hall, from the Black Country Talking Newspaper and Magazine, won the top prize. The service provides audio news and information for people with sight loss in the Dudley borough
About the Mayor’s Civic Awards
The Duncan Edwards awards for sport is named after Dudley’s most famous footballing son who tragically died aged 21, in the 1958 Munich air disaster. This is for those who have achieved in any sport. They may have represented a group, borough or even the country or overcome adversity such as illness or disability to achieve a personal goal. It is also to celebrate and thank those who give their time to working behind the scenes at our local sporting clubs and groups.
Last year, Shahzada Saleem, from Kingswinford, was the winner of the Duncan Edwards award for sport, for his amazing achievement in the sport of stone lifting.
The Cedric Hardwicke Award for arts, is in memory of Sir Cedric, born at Lye Cross in 1893. He went on to become a legend of the British stage and a leader of the British community in Hollywood. This is for people who have contributed to raising the profile of the arts in the borough – whether it be art, amateur dramatics, or music. This person may be the star of the show or they could work behind the scenes, helping to make it happen.
Last year, The Cedric Hardwicke award for arts winner was Lindsay Newton, from Stourbridge, for his energetic and tireless support of arts and education in the Dudley borough.
The Frank Foley Award for community spirit, honours the man dubbed the British Schindler. Frank risked his life to save 10,000 Jews while working as an MI6 agent in Berlin. This is for people who make an outstanding contribution to the community – whether it’s popping in on a neighbour every day, organising or supporting community, sports, or arts groups, or improving the locality for the benefit of everyone. Last year The Frank Foley award for community spirit top prize went to Stourbridge in Bloom stalwart, David Harcourt, who is the driving force behind the town’s annual success in the competition.
The Thomas Attwood Award for education remembers a man, born in Halesowen in 1783, who was a leader for parliamentary reform. Thomas was instrumental in bringing about the 1832 Reform Act – which gave counties and large towns greater representation in parliament and virtually tripled the electorate. This award is for those who go above and beyond the call of duty to improve the standard of education in the borough. This may be someone who gives up their time to help at an after school club or who offers support to learners of all ages.
Last year The Thomas Attwood award for education winner was Anne Penn, head teacher at St James CE Primary School, Stourbridge, for the past 27 years.
The Mayor will make his personal choices for the Mayor’s Award, which is this year sponsored by Thomas Cook, Dudley. The four nominees will then face a public vote in February, via the council’s website.
Last year, Bronwen Hall, from the Black Country Talking Newspaper and Magazine, won the top prize. The service provides audio news and information for people with sight loss in the Dudley borough
Wednesday, 25 January 2012
Computeach sponsor local education stars
The Mayor’s Civic Awards give people the chance to highlight those working tirelessly in their communities.
Councillor Michael Evans, Mayor of Dudley, said:
“I have been very lucky as Mayor of Dudley to meet some amazing people, who go about their business day after day without any recognition at all. These awards are our opportunity to say a huge thank you to them for all the work they do in making this a great place to live and work, and give them the recognition they truly deserve.
“This year we are working with a team of sponsors, who have all decided to back the awards and show their gratitude to the people who make them special.
“I hope people will take the time to nominate those who they believe are this borough’s unsung heroes.”
Andy Coleyshaw, MD of Computeach, said:
"We are delighted to be sponsoring the Thomas Attwood award for education this year. We’ve been based in Dudley for almost 50 years, so being able to support local initiatives like this is very fulfilling for us."
"As leaders in the field of IT training for career changers, this award fits perfectly with the passion we feel for helping people to learn and develop, young and old alike."
"We believe that it’s never too late for anyone to decide they would like their life to take a new direction. We also believe that the route to this is often through training and education. That’s why we take great pleasure in the difference we’ve made to thousands of our students. It’s also why we now look forward to congratulating the winner of this award and hearing how they, like us, continue to support learners toward a brighter and more fulfilling future."
Nominations must be in by 19 February and the winner and one runner-up in each category will be chosen in March. They will be presented with their prize – a trophy and a certificate by the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Michael Evans, at a civic ceremony in March.
People can nominate online here or can pick up a nomination form from libraries across the borough from early next week. Alternatively contact communications and public affairs on 01384 814 449 for a form.
Councillor Michael Evans, Mayor of Dudley, said:
“I have been very lucky as Mayor of Dudley to meet some amazing people, who go about their business day after day without any recognition at all. These awards are our opportunity to say a huge thank you to them for all the work they do in making this a great place to live and work, and give them the recognition they truly deserve.
“This year we are working with a team of sponsors, who have all decided to back the awards and show their gratitude to the people who make them special.
“I hope people will take the time to nominate those who they believe are this borough’s unsung heroes.”
Andy Coleyshaw, MD of Computeach, said:
"We are delighted to be sponsoring the Thomas Attwood award for education this year. We’ve been based in Dudley for almost 50 years, so being able to support local initiatives like this is very fulfilling for us."
"As leaders in the field of IT training for career changers, this award fits perfectly with the passion we feel for helping people to learn and develop, young and old alike."
"We believe that it’s never too late for anyone to decide they would like their life to take a new direction. We also believe that the route to this is often through training and education. That’s why we take great pleasure in the difference we’ve made to thousands of our students. It’s also why we now look forward to congratulating the winner of this award and hearing how they, like us, continue to support learners toward a brighter and more fulfilling future."
Nominations must be in by 19 February and the winner and one runner-up in each category will be chosen in March. They will be presented with their prize – a trophy and a certificate by the Mayor of Dudley, Councillor Michael Evans, at a civic ceremony in March.
People can nominate online here or can pick up a nomination form from libraries across the borough from early next week. Alternatively contact communications and public affairs on 01384 814 449 for a form.
Friday, 13 January 2012
What can be done to improve IT in our schools....
One way which is often cited is to have ICT lessons include more aspects of technology which pupils use in real life, so they can see exactly where the skills they learn in schools would come in useful and what a wide range of potential interesting careers there are open to them.
One school doing just that is St Mathew Academy in Blackheath, South London, where pupils have been designing their own mobile phone apps, with the help of workers from real-life company Apps 4 Good.
Other suggestions from schools include blogging lessons and website building classes to show pupils the work which goes into using sites that they use and read daily.
However, it is not just IT specific jobs which pupils need educating about, it is also vital that schools highlight the role IT is increasingly playing in almost all careers, including teaching jobs, positions in the media and almost all office-based roles.
As a growing number of jobs depend on computing skills, today's children may struggle in the future if IT education is not improved.
One school doing just that is St Mathew Academy in Blackheath, South London, where pupils have been designing their own mobile phone apps, with the help of workers from real-life company Apps 4 Good.
Other suggestions from schools include blogging lessons and website building classes to show pupils the work which goes into using sites that they use and read daily.
However, it is not just IT specific jobs which pupils need educating about, it is also vital that schools highlight the role IT is increasingly playing in almost all careers, including teaching jobs, positions in the media and almost all office-based roles.
As a growing number of jobs depend on computing skills, today's children may struggle in the future if IT education is not improved.
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