CLC News

2010 Lego Final
Yesterday we ran the lego competition final. A number of schools have taken part, the aim is to teach children how to program, think logically and work in a team. The final is between six schools that made it through the heat stages. The six schools went head to head in a number of rounds where t... read more
MFL / ICT workshop, 22nd June at 1pm - 4.30pm at Heworth Grange CLC.

We are running an event for MFL teachers in Gateshead secondary schools. Mark Pendleton of Radio Lingua will lead workshops in the use of podcasting and ICT to enhance teaching and learning. The event is free to Gateshead teachers and we can offer support to costs for the afternoon.

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Congratulations to pupils at Lingey House
Congratulations to pupils at Lingey House who won the KFK UK Children's Film Festival in the 6 -12 year old Animation category in Durham on Sunday 18th October. Their animated film, was recorded in May over two days during the Year 5 animation competition final at Heworth Grange City Learning Centr... read more
Meetings for Primary ICT Co-ordinators
There are meetings for Primary ICT Co-ordinators at Gateshead City Learning Centre on Tuesday 20th October, 4pm – 5pm and at Heworth Grange City Learning Centre on Thursday 22nd October, 4pm – 5pm. You do not have to attend both meetings; simply choose the one that is most convenient to you. We... read more
3 New Primary events
We have added three new primary events to our ever growing list of activities. The new events are as following: Great Art Debate. Search and Surf in Safety. Google wide eyed. For more information please visit the primary activities page. ... read more
E-Safety
Heworth Grange CLC has now started providing e-safety training for Children in Years 5 and 6, parents and primary school teachers. ... read more
BBC School Report Success!
The nation wide BBC School Report project in collaboration with Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Heworth Grange Comprehensive School, Lord Lawson of Beamish School and the BBC has been a success. See the video reports here.... read more
New Community Courses for Summer 2009
Why not enrol on one of our new community courses starting after Easter and learn new skills in digital photography, music or research your family tree. Enrolment: 9th March – 27th March 2009 (9am – 4pm)
Mixing Music: An Introduction to Editing Music on Computers
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Lego Robotics Competition 2009
We invite your school to take part in our Lego Robotics Competition which will take place in April and May of 2009. The competition is aimed at Year 5 pupils who are logical and enjoy control technology. We would like each school to bring one mixed team of up four pupils. You may wish to consult ... read more
Harry Potter Stories
Primary Schools! Check out your Harry Potter stories in the Primary, Children’s Work , Harry Potter section of the website. Find the schools “Kelvin Grove”, “St Mary and St Thomas Aquinas”, “Whitemere”, “ Emmaville”, “ Whickham Parochial” and match them to the following quotes,... read more
Primary Animation Competition
Primary schools are invited to take part in our animation competition which takes place in March 2009. The competition is aimed at Year 5 pupils who have a talent for story-telling and art. We would like each school to bring one team of up to four pupils who have a range of creative skills.
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BBC School Report
We are planning to facilitate 3 schools, Lord Lawson of Beamish, Cardinal Hume and Heworth Grange in preparing and broadcasting news for the BBC School Report Day on 26th March 2009. The schools will take part in a variety of activities to develop skills in; finding, gathering, writing, assembling, ... read more
Animation Competition!
Secondary schools are invited to take part in our animation competition which takes place in November and December 2008. The competition is aimed at Year 8 pupils who have a talent for story-telling and art. We would like each school to bring one or two mixed teams of up four pupils who have a ran... read more
Enrolment Now Open!
Enrolment is now open for our evening classes. The first of these classes begin on the 23rd of September. To enrol please contact Heworth Grange CLC on (0191) 4225882. For more information on the courses that we run please check our course catalogue located under the community tab in the above me... read more