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Curriculum Overview
Curriculum Overview
At North Borough Junior School, we are committed to providing every child with a broad and balanced curriculum experience. One that supports and develops the natural curiosity of children whilst providing them with the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to be successful members of the local, British and global society.
Our school curriculum follows the requirements of the National Curriculum. Each subject is adapted to meet the needs of our pupils and to support our school ethos and values. For example, we actively encourage responsibility, respect, tolerance, courage, wisdom and compassion in lessons, assemblies and in the way people treat each other.
At North Borough Junior School we want every child to enjoy writing and develop the skills necessary to become a good and confident writer that has developed mastery of the curriculum. We use a range of techniques to inspire pupils to become enthusiastic writers by using a range of class novels, visual literacy and poetry. Teachers also ensure that each piece of writing has a specific audience and purpose. We believe in creating a language rich environment, therefore each classroom is well equipped with dictionaries, thesaurus', word banks and modelled writing created by the class teacher. We also believe that it is important to develop pupils stamina and therefore have dedicated an opportunity for sustained writing every Friday during pupils English lessons, whereby they will have the opportunity to undertake 'Talk for Writing,' planning, writing, editing, self and peer assessing their written work.
We also place an emphasis upon basic standards and promote neat handwriting through daily cursive handwriting practice in pupils' English books. Likewise, as of September 2015, we will be having daily spelling activities across the whole school using the Rising Stars scheme and likewise we have planned weekly grammar activities too.
Mrs Worrall (English Coordinator)
Reading & Phonics
Children take part in daily Guided Reading sessions, whereby they are exposed to a range of genres and higher order thinking activities. Pupils also undertake weekly comprehension activities using the texts they have been reading with their class teacher.When working with their class teacher, they will be working on developing the following skills: summarizing, finding evidence, clarifying their understanding of vocabulary, identifying organisations structures and features and predicting. All follow up activities are linked with the text the children are reading and aim to stretch and challenge them.
At North Borough Junior School, pupils are expected to read at least three times a week at home and we use our 'Book Busters' strategy to help motivate and reward pupils for reading at home. The children have come up with this name themselves to allow ownership over the strategy. We also ensure that pupils have the opportunity to visit the fiction library once a week to change their reading book or read a range of other books too. To promote reading for pleasure at home, we will have Scholastic Book Fair visit the school twice a year where there are plenty of high quality texts to be purchased. A percentage of all profits goes towards buying new books for the school.
Our approach to developing pupils understanding of phonics is through using the Sounds~Write programme. We use a multisensory approach and pupils are provided with a picture, a song and an action to help them learn each different sound. This is an effective and interactive way for our pupils in Year 3 who need continued phonics support. It aims to build pupils' speaking and listening skills, as well as prepare pupils to learn to read, by developing their phonic knowledge and skills. To support your childs journey from learning phonics to reading fluently, we have the Oxford Reading Scheme for pupils to follow. This also links with the scheme used by St Paul's Infant School so there is a consistency for your child.
Mrs Nicholls (Reading & Phonics Coordinator)
The new National Curriculum has brought many changes to mathematics teaching and learning. We recognise that the new curriculum is more challenging and a greater emphasis has been placed upon mastery.
The major difference with the new curriculum is that once children have 'mastered' a concept, they are then challenged through rich and sophisticated investigations before any acceleration to new content. Pupils of all ages and abilities will be using a range of stimulating resources and apparatus (manipulatives) alongside written methods to help improve their understanding of different concepts. We currently use Maths on Target as a scheme to ensure progression of skills. Classes in the same year group will be working on the same topic, so that all children receive the same curriculum coverage.
Another vital part of the curriculum is mental fluency. Children need to be able to say whether it is better to use a written method or use their mental skills. Likewise, they will undertake a weekly arithmetic test. One of the most important parts of mental maths is that pupils know their times tables. By the end of year four, all pupils are expected to know all of their times tables up to 12×12. To support this, pupils take part in Fast Learning during their maths lessons, whereby they are given a certain amount of time to complete a times table grid and endeavour to improve their speed and accuracy.
Mr Haynes (Maths Coordinator)
At North Borough we want our pupils to develop an enjoyment and interest in science, building upon their natural curiosity and sense of awe about the way the universe works. During their time here, we seek for them to gain an appreciation of the contribution science makes to all aspects of everyday life and for some pupils to become inspired to follow a future career in the subject, possibly leading to the next great discovery of our time. To enable them to fulfil this journey, we recognise that a firm grasp of scientific knowledge and conceptual understanding is essential in order to provide them with a secure foundation for their future learning.
Well-resourced lessons ensure that pupils are engaged and high expectations are set for all children to achieve their full potential. Children are not only taught knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts, but also how to work scientifically - asking questions, planning, testing, observing, recording and drawing conclusions.
We use the Kent Science Scheme as a starting point for our planning and are currently developing the use of our extensive grounds to promote learning outdoors. We also ensure that we take a multi-disciplinary approach; hence we have an annual STEM week to promote learning in Science, Technology and Mathematics.
Mr Cornell (Science Coordinator)
PE (Physical Education)
At North Borough Junior School we aim to ensure that our pupils both enjoy exercise and excel at sporting activities through a balanced curriculum.
Lessons are taught by both teachers and specialist Sports Coaches who ensure that lessons cover:
- Acquiring and developing new sporting skills
- Selecting and applying new skills
- Developing their knowledge and understanding of fitness and health
- Learning to evaluate and improve their own sporting performance
Government funding has been used to improve the provision of physical education and after school clubs. The impact of the funding is considered in terms of: achievement in weekly PE lessons, increased participation in competitive school sport, personal health and well-being and improved attitudes towards sport.
We provide our pupils with two hours of physical education a week, which is delivered by the class teacher and a specialist PE teacher. Pupils also have the opportunity to attend many sporting clubs and this has led to an increase in the number of pupils participating in competitive sports tournaments and winning!
We encourage pupils to join after school sports clubs which include: football, cricket, dodge ball, dance, and basketball and tag rugby.
Miss Fowler (PE Coordinator)
At North Borough Junior School, we provide a resourced and stimulating environment to allow pupils to explore and discover the world around them in which they live. This allows our children to reflect, discuss and analyse on all the different aspects of Religious Education.
We aim to prepare pupils for the wider world and enable them to gain an understanding of not only the different cultures around us, but the different beliefs of others. Therefore, we encourage trips to different places of worship and believe that this approach will enable pupils to accept all people of different beliefs and a commonality between all religions.
As a school we currently follow the Kent Scheme of Work for Religious Education.
Miss Pailing (RE Coordinator)
We recognise the importance and the speed at which computing develops. Therefore, we have worked hard to develop and update the hardware and software at North Borough Junior School. All classes have access to PCs and Chromebooks during the week. In addition, we have a Computing Coordinator and E-Safety Coordinator who ensure that all staff teach the new National Curriculum to pupils each week to ensure coverage.
The National Curriculum for computing aims to ensure that all pupils:
- Can understand and apply the fundamental principles and concepts of computer science, including abstraction, logic, algorithms and data representation.
- Can analyse problems in computational terms, and have repeated practical experience of writing computer programs in order to solve such problems.
- Can evaluate and apply Information Technology, including new or unfamiliar technologies, analytically to solve problems.
- Are responsible, competent, confident and creative users of Information and Communication Technology.
The school has a policy for responsible Internet use. Pupils are not allowed to access the Internet unsupervised and we use an approved, filtered Internet provider. Using the internet safely is a key element of our programmes of study. Likewise, we place an emphasis upon E-Safety for pupils and parents/carers through the use of workshops provided by external agencies and information leaflets, which are shared on our website.
Mr Sloane (Computing Coordinator)
History topics are the basis for our Creative Curriculum and the aim is to stimulate the pupils' interest and facilitate their understanding about life in the past, plus people's actions, their motives and their environment.
We teach children a sense of chronology by ensuring each classroom has a timeline displayed, and through this they develop a sense of identity and a cultural understanding based on their historical heritage, plus pupils also develop a greater understanding of British Values. We enable pupils to understand how events in the past influence our present lives; we also encourage them to question, investigate and analyse these past events using a range of stimulating historical resources.
To enhance the children's learning experience in history they are given the opportunity to visit historic sites and museums, and have theatre groups come to the school to re-enact significant characters and events from history. This brings the subject to life and therefore increases their appreciation, understanding and engagement.
Mr Goodwin (History Coordinator)
Alongside the History curriculum, Geography also forms the basis of our creative curriculum at North Borough Junior School. Our aim is to create curiosity about the world in which they live which will stay with them throughout their lives. We approach the teaching of geography from a local, national and global standpoint studying the diverse places, people and resources which our world has to offer.
Locational knowledge is a key aspect of our curriculum where we expect pupils to know the names of the seven continents and five oceans as well as the four countries and capital cities of the United Kingdom. We will be looking at the similarities and differences between the UK and contrasting European and non-European countries by studying the physical and human geography. Children will be given the opportunity to expand and deepen their knowledge of geographical vocabulary.
Children will be taught to develop a range of geographical skills such as map reading and compass directions as well as having the opportunity to undertake fieldwork such as surveys and observational drawings. We ensure that every classroom has a globe, atlases and a range of maps at varying scales.
To enhance children's learning in geography they will also be given the opportunity for geographical visits.
Mr Goodwin (Geography Coordinator)
Pupils have the opportunity to develop their artistic skills by undertaking observational drawings and experimenting with line, tone, pattern, shape and texture. They will also be encouraged to refine and alter their drawings, plus use a range of media. We also provide pupils with the opportunity to show their talents during an Art Week, which is usually based upon a theme or a famous artist. Our Gifted and Talented artists have the opportunity to develop their skills at a weekly Art Club, which is run every week by an artistic HLTA. We have also had the support of a community artist, who has worked with our Gifted and Talented pupils to create an external mural of pupils' favourite book characters. Likewise, we work with external art companies to produce whole school 3D art work to enhance our learning environment.
Mr Treays (Art Coordinator)
We try to link our DT topics with our creative curriculum, whereby pupils have the opportunity to design makes and evaluate products e.g. designing a chocolate box in Year 4. We are very fortunate to have two teaching assistants who are qualified cooks, so they undertake regular cooking classes with our pupils such as creating Greek cuisine and living on a ration card, linked to WWII.
Mr Treays (DT Coordinator)
At North Borough Junior School, we encourage our pupils to develop a love of music and provide a variety of opportunities for the children to grow into young musicians. We help the children to build confidence to perform in front of their parents and peers, whilst at the same time encouraging all children to experience music, using a range of instruments.
In lessons, children are encouraged to listen to, evaluate and compose taking inspiration from a wide range of genres, styles, traditions and historical periods. We believe that music can give children aspiration, self-confidence, creativity and pride and this is why we strive to provide a high quality experience in this area of the curriculum. We ensure that pupils are exposed to a range of musical genres during assembly and have the opportunity to sing as a group.
We are lucky enough to have talented musicians amongst the staff, so pupils are given the opportunity to learn an instrument in their class music. Pupils have the opportunity to learn to play the recorder and the Ukulele.
The school choir has a number of 'professional engagements' during the year and this is led by two of our talented teachers. They perform in concerts at school, the local church and annual competitions held at Maidstone Grammar School for Girls.
Mr Cornell (Music Coordinator)
At North Borough Junior School, our HLTA who has a degree in Spanish teaches weekly Spanish lessons to all pupils every week. Pupils enjoy developing their vocabulary, playing games and undertaking role play with their peers. We follow a scheme to ensure coverage and progression of knowledge and skills. We also provide an annual Spanish Day, whereby pupils have the opportunity to experience the culture of Spain, which includes food tasting, geographical skills, music and traditional dance.
We also have a strong Nepalese culture in our school, so we are working hard with the British Council to develop international links with a school in Kathmandu to enhance pupils understanding of cultural differences and similarities.
Miss Brading (MfL Coordinator)
If you would like to find out any further information about the curriculum our school if following, please speak to your current class teacher.


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Mrs. Colleen Long, Principal
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the students, faculty and staff, parents, and community as Principal of DeSoto Central Primary School. It is my responsibility and commitment to lead the efforts in turning students into scholars, teachers into specialists, and parents into partners. I know that with planning, hard work, and collaboration, we will make positive things happen.
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"To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe."
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"The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.
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I can't believe it: Together, Friends of Fatty and Red Kite Prayer hit the Big Goal. We raised a million dollars for World Bicycle Relief. In fact, we've surpassed that goal, by four thousand dollars (and counting).
Patrick put up an amazing and generous post when we crossed that threshold on Christmas morning, but I have a few things I'd like to add.
You Can Still Win (And There Are a Lot of Incredible Prizes)
So as to not bury the lede too deeply, I want to be clear: the fundraising continues, and will continue through midnight (Pacific Time), New Year's Eve. Which means that you can still donate and be eligible for the prizes in this contest. And that every dollar you donate will be anonymously matched. (Prizes will start to be drawn on January 3, once the neutral prize-drawer returns from vacation.)
And there are a lot of great prizes. Astonishingly, I don't believe I have ever listed them in one place, so I'm going to correct that now.
It'll take some space to do this, because…well, there are eleven big prizes, and they each deserve some describing.
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Thank You
No matter how many people donate (and if you haven't, you should), together a bunch of cyclists have gotten together and raised a million dollars to get kids in Africa on bikes. That's thousands and thousands (more than 6800) of bikes and lives changed drastically for the better.
We've done something awesome — truly awesome — together.
Thank you for being part of it.
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Scott D Gilbert
You top yourself every year Fatty!
Well this is exciting…
My dog just texted me that I won a spoke card with his picture on it!
I don't mean to brag, but he promises he's going to autograph it too!
And the shipping and handling seems reasonable.


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Scandinavian culture is all the rage in Britain. The crime novels of Henning Mankell and Stieg Larsson have been popular for years, and their success has not disconcerted the London cultural establishment. But the success of Scandinavian television is another matter. It raises hard questions for British programme makers. Beginning with Swedish television's adaptation of Mankel's novels, the realisation grew that the best Scandinavian television drama was as good as the best British television drama. After The Killing, The Bridge and Borgen, we began to realise that it was better.
For the self-congratulatory world of British broadcasting, that knowledge was a shock. British television likes to say that it is "the best in the world". And in the 1970s and 1980s, the boasting seemed justified . Britain once exported quality drama and classic serials, and imported downmarket game shows, mainly from America. There has been a huge decline since then. Britain is now the world's largest exporter and "format television" on the lines of Pop Idol and Who Wants to be a Millionaire? As for quality drama, I made the argument a few years ago that Britain and America have swapped roles. Now we import the Wire, Homeland and other high-class dramas from America, while sending light and lowbrow game shows abroad.
When the competition only came from the United States, British television's pride could remain intact. American channels, after all, had resources that the British could not match. Now Denmark and Sweden are producing serials that excite British viewers that old argument no longer holds.
What has gone wrong? When The Killing was shown in Britain, I wrote that it seemed truly modern. In Britain, female leads are invariably beautiful. They are either "feisty" heroines, who prove that they are just as tough as the men, or victims of male resentment. Sofie Gråbøl, who played Sarah Lund, was different. She was not a glamorous star, or a superwoman or a victim. Instead, she worked in a society where the sight of a woman in a position of authority was unexceptional. As a result, she could be something extraordinary to British viewers, a middle-aged woman who has no time to put on make-up or change her outfit because she is trying to solve a crime.
You can condemn this as "political correctness" if you please. But in drama, allowing women to escape old conventions liberates writers from cliché, and allows them to create characters that feel as if they live in the 21st rather than the 20th century.
British television, by contrast, is stuck in the past. It is not just that its most successful series are country house dramas on the lines of Downton Abbey. The snobbery you see on screen is reflected in the hierarchy of media corporations. Typical British television executives went to public school and on to Oxford or Cambridge University. They have made their careers and a great deal of money from selling rubbishy entertainment to the masses. They are rather cynical men and women, who produce formulaic storylines that take few risks. They don't trust writers. Instead, committees of media managers create dramas, rather than artists, and insert the necessary elements of sex, violence and celebrity into the scripts.
Because they are members of the educated upper-middle class, however, they still want to believe that they are producing cutting-edge modern work. Not the smallest of the achievements of Scandinavian television is to destroy that illusion. If British broadcasters are not already asking why first the Americans and now the Danes and Swedes have raced so far ahead of them, they soon will be.


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Just What Does an Usher Do at a Wedding?
The date is set, the venue is booked and you've chosen your ushers. But what exactly are their duties? Is it just a matter of looking smart in their suits? Fear not, for we have a guide on what to expect of your handsome helpers.
Before the wedding
Generally, ushers need to be available for any suit fittings. Usually, the groom pays for the ushers' attire, but he may ask that the usher buys himself a specific shirt to wear on the day. Hair and make-up isn't provided, so it's up to the ushers to ensure they're well presented on the day!
A couple of weeks before the wedding, the ushers should get a running order for the day along with a list of helpful contacts. If the ceremony is religious, you'll more than likely have a rehearsal, which ushers should try to attend.
During the rehearsal the ushers need to take note of any guest who needs special treatment on the day, perhaps an elderly relative. They should have a clear idea that, traditionally, the bride's friends and family sit on the left, and the groom's on the right (but feel free to mix it up). If you've reserved seats for key family members, be sure to let the ushers know who those family members are and which seats are theirs.
A few days before the wedding the ushers collect their suits, and accessories if applicable.
On the wedding day
The ushers need to arrive at the ceremony approximately 30 to 40 minutes before it's due to start. Typical duties assigned among the ushers include:
Car parking: Inform guests where they should park, both at the ceremony and reception if they're in different locations.
Welcome: Greet guests when they arrive and hand each an order of service.
Escort: Escort any single females to their seats, and when the bride and the bridesmaids arrive, the chief usher should escort the bride's mother to her seat.
Photos: Help to gather people for specific photographs.
Transition: After the ceremony, check guests know how to get to the reception and make sure no one is left behind.
Reception: Ushers may set up any hired garden games, hand around the guest book and advise guests where the seating plan is. One may act as toastmaster, announcing dinner, speeches, cake cutting and the first dance.
Above all, ushers are charming and helpful at all times. And gallant – keep an umbrella to hand to save ladies' hats and hairdos from drizzle!


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Hampden-Sydney picked up a crucial three points in the ODAC standings with a 2-1 win at Ferrum College on Friday night.
- Final Score: Hampden-Sydney 2, Ferrum 1
- Records: Hampden-Sydney 6-7-2, 4-4-2 ODAC; Ferrum 10-5, 5-4 ODAC
- Location: Ferrum, VA – Penn-Roediger Field
- Ferrum struck first in the 11th minute as Michael Lyons converted a Hampus Espeland pass
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- Less than four minutes later, Ferrum's Jose Bonifasi fouled a Tiger in the box to give the Tigers a penalty kick attempt, which Hunter Weiland converted to go to 3-for-3 on the season on PKs
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FIG. 1: Velvet captures the sound and vibe of classic electric pianos from Rhodes and Wurlitzer.
The Pro Tools Instrument Expansion Pack bundles the latest versions of five existing virtual instruments from Avid''s AIR division. The five—Structure 1.1, Transfuser 1.3, Velvet 1.3, Strike 1.5, and Hybrid 1.6—make up the entire AIR instrument line. The pack includes 55GB of content, 16.5GB of which is new, and more presets than you can shake a virtual stick at. In its previous incarnation, it was called the Virtual Instrument Box Set, but that version''s Xpand (now included with Pro Tools) is supplanted by Transfuser.
Previous versions of everything but Hybrid have been reviewed in these pages, so I will focus on the new features and spend a bit of extra time introducing Hybrid. Those reviews spoke very highly of the AIR instruments, and I share my colleagues'' enthusiasm: These are high-quality instruments with well-developed feature sets that are smoothly integrated into the Pro Tools environment.
The electric piano Velvet nails the most common Rhodes and Wurlitzer instruments and adds a number of nice touches (see Fig. 1). It models the condition of the piano—and the noise created by the pedal, the key release, and the key mechanism—for a remarkably realistic playing experience. The latest version adds a three-mode reverb (spring, room, ambience) to a simple but well-thought-out effects section. I''m particularly fond of Velvet''s ability to emulate the stereo tremolo of the Rhodes Suitcase piano (see Web Clip 1).
FIG. 2: Strike combines great-sounding acoustic drum kits with sophisticated mix integration with Pro Tools. You can play it in the traditional way or trigger its built-in patterns.
Another new touch is the addition of several synthesized tines, including classic FM piano sounds. Blend these tines with the existing timbres to create rich, layered sounds. The best measure of success I can apply to Velvet is that I spend more time playing it than tweaking it because it takes only a couple of clicks to find a preset with sufficient character to lull you into believing you''re not playing a computer. However, considering the number of variable parameters and suitable effects, as well as the simplicity of MIDI learn on every control, mondo knob-twisting is an attractive approach, too.
If you''ve used FXpansion BFD or any of its competing drum kit romplers, you have a good idea of what Strike is all about (see Fig. 2). It doesn''t have any particular innovation that sets it apart from the field, but the quality of its kits and grooves makes it competitive. Strike can be played simply or controlled obsessively. Its main window gives access to the kit and style browser, essential mix controls, and a keyboard that allows you to play the built-in MIDI performances (called styles) or the individual elements of the kit (see Web Clip 2).
Songwriters will find plenty of prefab beats with which to build basic drum tracks for a song demo. Tweakheads will enjoy customizing grooves in an improved Style Editor, importing samples to create the perfect kit and routing kit elements to individual Pro Tools tracks for complete mixing control. I often search for realistic drum tracks, so this is my favorite feature as it lets me mix the kit exactly as I would a live drummer. The new version also includes 55 new styles and more than 10GB of new kits recorded in Nashville''s Blackbird studios. With the quality of the kits and styles, and the daunting level of fine-tuning Strike makes possible, you''ll have no more excuses for unconvincing drum tracks.
FIG. 3: Transfuser has more ways to bend and twist loops than you can shake your booty at. It combines dance-oriented synth modules with the ability to drag loops directly from Pro Tools.
Structure is a full-featured sampler that ships with almost 18GB of content, including new orchestral samples replacing the East/West samples in version 1. What it lacks in sophisticated performance features (such as Kontakt''s scripting) it makes up for in the ability to drag in selected audio directly from a Pro Tools track. You needn''t even edit the audio first—just select and drag it into Structure. Structure is as much a sample-based synthesizer as a sampler. It offers two multistage envelopes, a wide variety of filter types, layering, multitimbral mode, multiple audio outputs, a modulation matrix, and built-in effects.
Structure''s latest version fixes problems with EXS import and adds Giga import. It also includes 5GB of new sounds—including orchestra, drums, and a new piano—that are on par with its previous sonic offerings.
If you use loops in your production, Transfuser is worth every second you spend mastering it (see Fig. 3). It combines powerful, musical loop manipulation with essential dance-oriented synths, including a new Roland TB-303-esque module. A single instance of Transfuser can hold enough tracks of loops and synths to create an entire rhythm background for a song. Each track comprises a sequencer, a synth or loop slicer, four effects slots, and mix controls. There are also two effects sends, groove quantization, extensive MIDI control (including the ability to record MIDI control to a loop), and intelligent randomization.
FIG. 4: Hybrid is a sophisticated subtractive/wavetable synthesizer with oodles of modulation options. Between its LFOs, envelope generators, step sequencers, and MIDI control, it is capable of creating complex, evolving textures and pads.
With respect to the included content, it pales in comparison to the beat manipulation of Transfuser. The Beatcutter effect alone is worth a thorough examination, and when you start assigning knobs to each variable, it quickly gets deep (see Web Clip 3). Transfuser takes the often tedious work of slicing and dicing loops and turns it into a performance.
Hybrid is a synthesizer that combines the best of analog-style subtractive synthesis with digital wavetable synthesis (see Fig. 4). Its design comprises two parts, each of which has three oscillators and a sub-oscillator, multimode resonant filter, three LFOs, and four complex envelope generators (filter, amplitude, and two assignable). Each part has a 4-track step sequencer: Two parts are for pitch and velocity, and two are assignable modulation sources. Each part also has two insert effects; chorus, delay, and reverb are available as master effects.
Each oscillator, the filter, and the amplifier stage have a Modulation page on which you an assign as many as three modulation sources. The level (amount) of each modulation source ranges from -100 percent to +100 percent. This degree of control is easy to take for granted, but it can make the difference between a good sound and one with subtlety and vibe. And you can assign virtually everything to a MIDI control for real-time variation. In short, the amount of movement and shape that you can bring to bear on a Hybrid patch is nothing short of spectacular. The most recent version adds a multisquare waveform, three new noise types, and a bunch of new patches (see Web Clip 4).
Installing the Expansion Pack''s five DVDs was seamless on my PC desktop and MacBook Pro; iLok authorization means I can use the instruments on both computers easily and legally. Be sure to copy the documentation folder from the first installation disc as it doesn''t install automatically, and the documentation in Pro Tools 8''s documentation folder is for the older versions. The AIR documentation is thorough and clear, offering tables of default MIDI assignments, signal flow diagrams, and lots of shortcuts.
For less than $500, you can afford to like some of these synths more than others, but each of them offers plenty to love. The Instrument Expansion Pack contains five top-shelf instruments designed with character and flexibility. Their feature sets are deep but accessible, and opportunities for MIDI control are everywhere. They are an outstanding complement to your Pro Tools system.
Brian Smithers wrote Mixing in Pro Tools: Skill Pack, 2nd Edition and is department chair of workstations at Full Sail University.
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The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in Wales is unique. In the UK it's the only National Park that's completely coastal. And makes it a perfect holiday destination.
Situated on the west coast of Wales, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park was established in 1952. At only 620 sq km in size, it is one of the smaller National Parks in the UK with a population of 22,800.
However, each year this gorgeous destination in Wales attracts over 4.2 million visitors!
The Pembrokeshire Coast is a perfect holiday destination for wildlife lovers, hikers, cyclists and anyone who wants to get away to relax for a few days or even weeks.
After 4 days in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, I managed to fit in a lot of different things to do on my Wales adventure.
Of course, I didn't have time to do everything so a great reason to go back again!
Here are my top 16 suggestions for things to do whilst visiting the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park in Wales.
1. Pembrokeshire Coast long distance walk
I will start with the walk for hard-core walkers.
This is a 186 mile/ 299 km walk along the Pembrokeshire Coast. After exploring a short section of this coast I can imagine what a wonderful National Park walk this would be.
The walk starts in St Dogmaels and finishes in Amroth (or you could do it the other way round!) It takes on average between 10-15 days to complete.
And don't expect an easy walk. The path takes you on an undulating route along the coast but allows you a wonderful opportunity to explore this National Park in full.
Stats about the Pembrokeshire Coast Walk
- The vegetation has to be cut back 4 times a year
- There are 31 stiles
- Along the walk, you will go through 475 gates
- And across 149 footbridges
- To help you on your way there are 530 signposts
- And here's the big one, there are 2,779 steps
- Which equals 30,000 ft/ 9,000 m of ascent/descent.
It is almost the same height gain as if you were climbing Mt Everest (35,000 ft!)
For another awesome coastal walk read about the Jurassic Coast hike in South England
2. Visit Strumble Lighthouse
Before you get too excited, you aren't allowed to go up into the lighthouse. But it's still pretty spectacular to see from the outside.
For the best views walk south on the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
Here's where I spotted a few grey seals playing around in the water. And lounging about on the rocks too!
Go seal spotting on the east coast of the UK at Donna Nook Nature Reserve
3. Go to St David's
St Davids is the smallest city in the UK, located in Pembrokeshire.
Go visit its beautiful cathedral or simply wander around the city. It won't take too long! If you're driving, St Davids has a one-way system around the city so be ready to drive around twice if you miss your turning!
If you like history then you could visit Pembroke Castle. £6 Adults, £5 children 3-15 and seniors 65+. Opening times change through the year.
Check here for opening times before your visit www.pembroke-castle.co.uk
4. Visit Pembrokeshire's Blue Lagoon
In June, I visited Iceland's famous Blue Lagoon, which was an amazing experience.
But to be honest I was more impressed with Pembrokeshire Coast's Blue Lagoon in Wales. Located in Abereiddy, Haverfordwest, SA62 6DT.
Enjoy a beautiful walk from above or follow the path and get up close to this National Park beauty.
The Blue Lagoon was a quarry where slate was transported by tram to the nearby harbour at Porthgain. It was formed when a channel connecting to the sea was blasted, allowing the sea water to flood in.
This area of the Pembrokeshire Coast is popular with coasteering, whilst I was there I saw a group of children scrabble the rocks and jump into the Blue Lagoon. At least it was a warm sunny day but that water did look cold!
I was also lucky enough to spot a couple of seals playing around in the water. And there was even one sunbathing on the beach. Ignoring all the people around him.
Public toilets are available. Although they close between 1 November and middle of February (except Christmas holiday).
Read next: Top 25 Places to Visit in Wales
5. Try Coasteering along the Pembrokeshire coast
I have to admit before I visited Pembrokeshire Coast National Park I hadn't heard of coasteering.
After chatting with Caroline at Caerhafod Lodge, where I stayed, I found out all about it and it sounded amazing.
The Pembrokeshire Coast was where Coasteering was invented! Organised tours take groups of adventure-seeking tourists along rocks and cliffs to then take amazing leaps into the sea.
Wow, what an adrenalin buzz!
After watching a group of children scramble across the rocks at the Blue Lagoon, I was tempted. Although jumping into freezing water sounded like a challenge in itself! I chatted with them afterwards and they assured me they weren't too cold.
Would you try it?
For more information check out these local Pembrokeshire Coast Coasteering tour companies Celtic Quest Coasteering and Preseli Venture
6. Go seal spotting
During my trip (beginning of October) seals were all coming in from the sea to have their pups.
As you walk along the path keep an eye out for them in the little coves. I spotted them in several places, some in isolated coves, down below sheer cliffs. There were also a few at the Strumble Head lighthouse (picture above). And one even on the beach at the Blue Lagoon.
Check out my Instagram @beckythetraveller for more seal pics!
If you miss the seals on the Pembrokeshire Coast, on the other coast of the UK they give birth to the pups slightly later. I visited Donna Nook Grey Seal Colony in November, where there are thousands of seals.
You can read about my experience and top tips for a great day out here – Donna Nook Grey Seal Colony
For wildlife lovers, there's also The Welsh Wildlife Centre, just north of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This is part of the Wildlife Trust near Cardigan. Free entry. For opening times visit their website The Welsh Wildlife Centre
7. Take a boat trip to Ramsey island
Ramsey Island is an RSPB Nature Reserve and home to hundreds of birds. You can take boat trips to the island (when the birds aren't off in warmer climates!) Boat trips go from April to October.
Although, the number of visitors to the island is limited so book early to avoid disappointment.
On the island, there is a nature trail that you can walk, 3.5 miles/ 5.6 km (shortcuts available). A wonderful way to be close to nature and the birds living on the island. All you need is a boat to get you there!
For more information about the boat trips to Ramsey Island visit Thousands Islands Expeditions
8. Learn about the work at RNLI on the Pembrokeshire Coast
Did you know there are 237 RNLI lifeboats stations around the UK and Ireland?
And in 2015, there were 7,975 people rescued and 348 lives saved!
At St Justinians Lifeboat station you can go inside and see their amazing rescue boat. Once a year they also do tours on the boat, unfortunately, I picked the wrong day!
The great thing about visiting the lifeboat station here is you can see the old one situated next door. Take a short walk along the Pembrokeshire Coast path and you have a great view of both buildings.
St Justinians' Car Parking – £3 per day all day
9. National Park walks along the Pembrokeshire Coast
Ok, so you might not want to do the full 186 miles/ 299 km route of the Pembrokeshire Coastal path. But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy some shorter routes.
There are plenty of places you can park (some free and some paid) along the coastal path. And you can spend as long as you want.
The wonderful thing about walking along the Pembrokeshire Coast, on top of the stunning scenery, is that you can't get lost! Pick a direction, start walking, keep the coast on one side the countryside on the other, perfect.
And when your legs are tiring simply turn around and walk back.
Read next: Hiking Cadair Idris in South Snowdonia
10. Visit Oriel y Parc gallery and visitor centre
The Oriel y Parc visitor centre has loads of information. As you might expect from a visitor centre! But there's also a café and a gallery that you can visit too.
There are also a few walks around the local area. It's a great place to base yourself from for a few hours or the day.
Car parking
30 minutes free parking. Great if you want to pop in for some information.
Up to 1 hour = £1
Up to 2 hours = £2
Up to 3 hours = £3
Daily = £5
11. Go to Whitesands Beach
An idyllic beach to spend the day relaxing on in the warmer summer months. Or on a cooler day, it's great for a walk. Surrounded by sand dunes and rocks it can be windy but it's still a lovely place to relax
There's a Beach Café, which is open every weekend and weekdays from 1 March to 31 October. Plus school holidays.
If you are going out of these time I'd recommend taking a flask with a hot drink.
Car Parking and toilets
It costs £5 to park here all day for cars. And on top of that, you have to pay 20 pence to use the toilet. A right pain, in my opinion, probably because I never have cash on me!
The machine accepts 5p to £2, although doesn't give change!
I'd recommend plan your visit so you spend a decent amount of time here. I was planning on stopping for a couple of hours but ended up spending the whole day!
Please note dogs are banned from this beach between 1 May and 30 September.
12. Scramble up to St David's Head
A short but windy walk from Whitesands Beach. The path takes you out on to a piece of land that juts out into the sea. And for those more adventurous you can scramble to the top.
It gives you stunning views of the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
My favourite thing was sitting watching the waves crash against the rocks at the tip of the head. I can imagine this would be a great place to sit and look out for dolphins, porpoises and whales.
Although I wasn't lucky enough to see any on my Pembrokeshire trip.
13. Learn about the geology of the Pembrokeshire coast
I had no idea that the Pembrokeshire National Park is a haven for geology lovers.
It wasn't until I started chatting with the guests in my hostel (Geology students from The Netherlands) and another couple on one of my walks I discovered the amazing geology in the area.
St Davids Head is a great example of this, made from old volcanic rock dating back over 500 million years.
I'm no expert but it's certainly interesting to see the layers of rock and learn more about how and when it formed. As you walk along the coastal path you can see the different vegetation growing in certain areas.
14. Visit Porthgain
A great place to explore as it used to be a Commercial harbour. And you can still see all the old industrial buildings.
Also, it's a wonderful place to stop and do some walks along the coastal path.
After your walk, you can relax at the Sloop Inn, Haverfordwest, SA62 5BN. They serve traditional pub food, including freshly caught fish specials.
15. Go swimming or paddling in the sea
Whilst you are walking along the Pembrokeshire Coast you will find little beaches and coves. Take your time to go explore.
There are some lovely beaches you can go swimming in the sea from.
In October, it was a bit cold for my liking. So I settled for a paddle in the sea, with my boots on. As you can see, I got them very wet, maybe it was better if I had taken them off!
16. And relax
The Pembrokeshire Coast National Park is such a relaxing place to visit. Far away from the big cities on the southwest coast of Wales, you can truly escape everyday life.
The wildlife and nature around you are instantly calming and the people are so friendly.
One of my favourite things to do was sit and watch the crashing of waves against the rocks. The power of the ocean is totally mesmerising. I could have sat and watched for hours.
I truly found the Pembrokeshire Coast a lovely place to stay and I can't wait to visit again.
Further information about the Pembrokeshire Coast
When is the best time to visit Pembrokeshire?
It depends on your reason for visiting.
Do you want to see the wildlife or go birdwatching? Would you like to hike the whole 186 miles of the coastal path? Do you want to relax on the beach?
Summer is great to visit as you'll enjoy the warmest temperatures. But spring is wonderful for wildlife and birds returning to Ramsey Island. Autumn is wonderful, the seals have their pups and much less crowded.
You can even visit in winter too but be sure to wrap up warm.
Average day temperatures
Spring – 9-15 C
Summer – 17-20 C
Autumn – 11-18 C
Winter – 8-10 C
Getting about on the Pembrokeshire coast
By Bus
During the summer months, there are many local bus services that go along the coast. The services run from the beginning of May until the end of September.
However, there is a reduced service in low season. Please check before travelling.
You can find out more about here Pembrokeshire Greenways or pop into one of the Visitor Centres (at Oriel y Parc Visitor Centre they gave me a little booklet with all the times in).
Or visit Traveline Cymru.
By car
Some roads are narrow, so take care when driving. There are plenty of passing places but be prepared to reverse on smaller country lanes.
I stayed near St Davids and although this is a city it's small. Plan ahead for filling up with fuel. These are the two options for St Davids
- Ocean Haze Filling Station, St Davids, Haverfordwest, SA62 6QN
- Letterson Filling Station, A487, Square and Compass, Haverfordwest, SA62 5JJ (locals said this was the cheaper one!)
For more information about where to park. Visit Pembrokeshire Council for details
Where to stay in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park?
Hostels in Pembrokeshire
I stayed in a lovely independent hostel called Caerhafod Lodge. It's a 23-bed hostel, with 5 en-suite rooms.
It's completely set up for self-catering, with a well-organised large kitchen. There's also a drying room, lounge area and picnic benches and BBQ area outside looking out to the sea.
You can read my full review here Caerhafod Lodge.
Hotels in Pembrokeshire
St Davids is a great place to base yourself with numerous hotel options.
These are a few of the favourite options but there are plenty more to choose from. Simply click on the link (Booking.com) and you can check the latest prices and availability for your trip.
- Ocean Haze from £90
- City Inn from £78
- The Grove Hotel from £90
Click here for more options Where to stay in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park?
For further information about your trip, you can go to www.visitpembrokeshire.com or www.pembrokeshirecoast.wales
If you love exploring the UK click here to read the 22 best day hikes in the UK
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My friend Christine over at Just Another Edmonton Mommy contacted a couple of us about wanting to do a drive for the Bissell Center. A local to Edmonton non for profit company that helps the homeless and vulnerable of our city. With her heart of gold and best intention I was inspired and offered to run a yoga class or two to support this drive. People could come and attend the class for free as long as they brought a donation for the Bissell Center.
Then another wonderful and generous friend, Deanne from Box Social Event Planning, who works with some local malls on events, said she would check to see if someone had a space for this type of thing.
Well lucky for us, Kingsway Mall was gracious enough to donate some space for us to hold this drive. Here is some wonderful pictures from the weekend.
At the end of the first day the bin was overflowing and even more came in on the second day. We didn't have as big of a turnout as we had hoped (was a very super cold weekend, and many yogis were shopping a super sale) but even then, the people who should up, really showed up!
It was a great pleasure and wonderful honor to guide these generous people through a yoga practice.
The Bundle The Bissell Drive is going on until the 22nd of January. If you missed the yoga event you still have time to drop off donations at these locations:
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Borrowing from local cultural organizations, collectors, designers and History San Jose, this show will illuminate the evolution of the wedding dress, ethnic similarities and differences, and explore new questions raised by the legalization of same-sex marriage. Included in the collection will be a colorful 17' Moroccan wedding belt, a dress worn by Josie Eldridge Crump in 1895 and a DIY dress designed around a bride's tattoos. Traditions are clearly no longer limited to something borrowed and something blue. The exhibition is guest curated by Kate Eilertsen who says,
"Whether it is a traditional kimono, red sari or satin Flapper era dress, the wedding dress reveals much about the traditions and history of communities around the world."
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World champions: Southeast High wins Odyssey of the Mind
BRADENTON — Finals week is a daunting prospect, usually.
Not for Southeast High School's Laith Charles, Philip DiMaria, Luca Erozer, Ben Robinson, Bryan Robinson and Kate Schaufelberger.
When you've just won first place at the Odyssey of the Mind 2009 World Finals, you're on a roll.
"It's a very nice high," said junior Ben Robinson.
The six students, all in Southeast's international baccalaureate program, collaborated to win the Division III column structure competition in Ames, Iowa, last weekend.
More than 6,500 students from the United States and abroad vied in the creative problem-solving competition in different subjects that constitute Odyssey of the Mind.
The Robinson brothers were the only team members who had reached this level of competition before.
"Being there, seeing the mass of smart kids there, and to hear your name called for first place is unbelievable," said sophomore Bryan Robinson.
Junior Caroline Burkholder did not make the trip, but helped her team qualify by competing at the regional and state competitions.
Her teammates designed and built a four-sided balsa wood column that was 8 inches high, 21/2 inches wide and supported 1,080 pounds.
They did a skit about their project — a satirical newscast — and participated in spontaneous problem solving.
All within eight minutes.
"Outstanding," Principal Mike Horne said.
"Only seven points separated us from second place, so we made each point count," said Charles, a junior.
Equally impressive is the fact the students, their supporters and sponsors raised $8,000 to travel to the big event.
"We're in debt, but we wanted to do this," Ben Robinson said. "Having been there, we realize the magnitude of this achievement."
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