A Town Called Eureka .......

A Town Called Eureka .......

Great minds!!!....I’ve just discovered a TV Series namely ‘A Town Called Eureka’...!!
Eureka takes place in a high tech community of the same name, located somewhere in the Pacific Northwest (implied to be Oregon, due to the presence of Oregon maps and flags.) and inhabited entirely by brilliant scientists working on new scientific advancements for the United States government that frequently go disastrously awry. The town's existence and location are closely guarded secrets.

So in the same vain Eureka Schools are building ‘A Planet Called Eureka’ with our innovative and brilliant Life Skills and Enterprise Education Programs for Young People!!!

Posted by Donna Cranny 29th April 2009

Twitter? Or not to Twitter? – That is the Question?

Twitter? Or not to Twitter? – That is the Question?

In spite of all the hoo-ha and the fact that it might be about to become part of the Google stable, findings from a survey of internet marketers in the UK, which found that only 2 per cent of businesses have used the micro-blogging sensation Twitter as a marketing tool."Twitter is undoubtedly the hottest thing on the web at the moment. It has been fully embraced by the mainstream, and millions of people are now receiving blow-by-blow updates on the lives of their friends and even celebs from Stephen Fry to Ashton Kutcher. It has also impacted greatly on the media - publications are now tweeting headlines and journalists are using Twitter to share stories, appeal for information and post their own scoops before anyone else

So are you Twittering yet? Go on have a Twitter!!!

Posted by D Cranny 23rd April 2009.

End of Term Extended Learning / Activity Days - Speaking Competition....move over The BBC The Speaker ...........

End of Term Extended Learning / Activity Days

Speaking Competition

The recent BBC programme called “The Speaker” on BBC 2 is in search of Britain’s best young speaker. The show highlights the importance of being able to speak in public and the positive affect it can have on an individual’s success in life.

“The Speaker” is subtitled “great things happen when you speak up”. It is aimed at young people aged 14-18 and certainly is an important skill for young people. It can give them the abilities and the confidence to be able to persuade, influence, stand up for their view points and make their voice heard. This is critical in whatever walk of life they chose to pursue.

Working in conjunction with Archimedes Consulting’s Presentation Team, Eureka is delighted to be able to give you the opportunity to run your own version of “The Speaker” in your school.
In a 2 or 3 day programme that can be tailored to your needs: ~

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  Just like in the programme, the young people are coached to design and prepare their speeches
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  They get to rehearse and be coached by professionals with backgrounds in business, acting/performance, voice coaching and/or television journalism
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  They are videoed and have the opportunity to get video feedback
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  There are heats of the speaking competition
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  We hold a grand final with a judging panel drawn from the school teachers/ governors and the Archimedes Presentation Team
  

For the young people this represents an entertaining and exciting activity for extended learning / end of term weeks, but also it is giving them some valuable learning and experience.
Archimedes Consulting Presentation Team works with CEOs and other senior managers in the corporate sector.

This collaboration with Eureka Schools is a unique opportunity to bring some of the highest quality presentation coaching into the school environment.

For more details see www.eurekaschools.co.uk or call 01727 850668 / 07758 414091

Posted by D Cranny - 22nd April 2009 .....

Public Speaking Prize Up for Grabs....Watch out the BBC

Well done to St Mary's College (Crosby, Liverpool) who will represent the North West in London final of a Prestigious National Public Speaking Competition later this Month!!!

Just 10 schools from an original entry of more than 500 will compete on Saturday 25th April.

The school is very lucky to have such skilful and engaging speakers and they are set for a very exciting weekend in the Capital.

These competitions promote clear communication, with our young people and encouraged them to act in a polite, non adversarial way!

Good luck St Mary's..........

Posted by Donna Cranny of Eureka Schools 10th April 2009

How to grow up to be the First Lady.....

How fabulous to hear Michelle Obama tell the girls at Elizabeth Garrett Anderson Comprehensive School in Islington – London – “I never cut class - I wanted to get straight A's. It’s cool to be smart!”

So fill your mind with facts, figures and uplifting philosophies then, to paraphrase Rudyard Kipling – you’ll be a woman my daughter!

As a specialist in Enterprise Education and Life Skills Training Company we applaud you – First Lady!

Posted by Donna Cranny of Eureka Schools - 8th April 2009

Great things happen when you speak up!!...

As a Training Company that specialises in Enterprise and Life Skills Education.

We are very excited about the forthcoming BBC programme called “The Speaker” on BBC 2 this week!

The search for Britain’s best young speaker. The show will highlight the importance of being able to speak in public and the positive affect it can have on an individual’s success in life.

“The Speaker” is subtitled “great things happen when you speak up”. It is aimed at young people 14-18 and it certainly is an important skill for young people. It can give them the ability and the confidence to be able to persuade, influence, stand up for their view points and make their voice heard. This is critical in whatever walk of life they chose to pursue.

This is very close to our hearts here at Eureka Schools and I for one will be watching and listening closely!!!

Posted by Donna Cranny - Eureka Schools

Enter the Face Book Graduates!!.........

As a Training Company that specialising in Life, Business, Money and Enterprise Skills for Children and having recent attended a ‘blogs, pods and wikis’ seminar, lead by the lovely Sabra Swinson and Jason Sammon. I was particularly interested in the article recently published in the Daily Mail.

‘Enter the Face book graduates’.....

If you thought online social networking was just an idle pastime, think again!!

A university is to offer a master degree covering sites such as Face book, Twitter and Bebo.
Students will learn how to set up blogs and podcasts online and also how to use the sites in communications and marketing!!

So which students will this appeal too...ones just looking to go into professions including journalism and PR? Or will many more industries need this as a string to their bow?!

So this new ‘social media’ is the network to be in for sure!

Posted by Donna Cranny of Eureka Schools -