Circular saw - refresher course

The Clounagh Centre are currently hosting a run of days in the safe use and operation of the circular saw/bandsaw.  This course applies only to those schools with a table saw (such as a wadkin type).  If for some reason you think you require training and not have not yet received a training invite, please contact Patricia Curran at the Clounagh centre.

STEM Module

The STEM module is a fully equipped mobile lab and workshop that is available to book for your school.  For more information log onto www.stemmodule.com where they also have some good resources for project activities.

Teacher Network - Free Resources

The Teacher Network is part of Guardian Professional Network.  This community of sites has incorporated a range of providers who have contributed to a range of very useful, informative and interactive resources. You are encouraged to view download and contribute to the resource.  The Technology resources here are well worth exploring and registration is free. http://teachers.guardian.co.uk/Homepage.aspx 

Felder Dust Chip Bags - scrappage scheme!

For anyone wishing to refresh their plastic dust collection bags on their Felder extraction system we have some available at the Clounagh Centre.  Contact Paul or Martin for details,
(and no, we don't want your old bags:))

Extended Project - Get some credit.

The WJEC Extended Project qualification can enable Year 13 students to gain UCAS accreditation at AS-Level for their project work, either individually or within a team.  Subject to approval of their project title, students can submit a team project with their Extended Project Outcome as their end product.  This may be an artifact or model, or electronic or other non-written submission.  For this type of project, each student is expected to produce Project Outcome Notes of a minimum of 2,000 words.  Tessa Gabriel-Davies, Pathways Development Officer at WJEC, will present the qualification at a meeting in Belfast at: 1.30 pm (tea / coffee and sandwiches will be available form 1.00)

on: Wednesday 18 May 2011

in [room to be decided], Queen’s University Belfast.

For more information log onto www.wjec.co.uk/?subject=30&level=162

Woodturning update

John Keenan demonstrating his skills.

As you are probably aware the Clounagh Centre ran a 6 week afternoon course in the safe use and operation of the woodturning lathe.  The course was well attended and everyone involved was grateful for the valuable instruction of both Tom and Eugene.  We would like to thank both instructors who gave up their free time to disseminate their skills and expertise.  Due to the success and interest in this course it is hoped that further sessions will be run in the near future.

Solidworks Student Kit Windows 7 - 64 bit version

A Windows 7 64 bit version of the Solidworks Student Design Kit is available on request from the Clounagh Centre.  This can be distributed to any students with this particular computer specification.