The FiNs are getting fitter thanks to their regular twice weekly workout with Marlon from Start Again CIC they are even giving weights and boxing a go now! Sessions cost £1 per person each and are held at the POD on Mondays 10-11am and Wednesdays 10.15-11.15am term time only, come and join the fun.
The trip to Evesham Country Park that was planned for mid June but postponed because Zenia managed to break her toe and could not drive the mini bus, finally took place today and 14 FiNs enjoyed a day in the sunshine at Evesham Country Park followed by a delicious carvery lunch. Our arrival was delayed…
Inspirational Bookshare Project in NechellsFrom September 2013 to July 2014 children in year 1 classes from five schools across Nechells have been involved in The Bookshare Project. Funded by Smurfit Kappa Foundation and managed by Nechells POD, the Bookshare Project has provided one book per month for eleven months to one hundred and fifty children.…
The Summer Edition of the POD Post is now available, copies will be sent home with pupils from participating schools or you can collect your free copy from the POD or the Bloomsbury Library bus. Click here to view the latest POD Post
The ICANB7 Fun Day day started wet and windy but we have had some dry spells and the Fun Day has been well attended. There were lots of activities from Free@last, a raffle with some fantastic prizes, Messy Church, Weird N Wonderful Aimals, Birmingham Play Care Network, Football with West Midlands Police and Start Again…
The Summer 2014 DREAMS Programme started today, children from St Vincent’s, St Joseph’s and Cromwell will come to the POD every day for the next week to enjoy lots of fun activities. Today there was dance with Spilt Milk, Sport with Start Again CIC, Crafts with WFS and the Change Makers Programme with the sixth…
The DREAMS and ChangeMakers programme continued today the sun was blazing hot, there were no clouds in the sky and it has been very warm. Heartlands students continued with their theme of saving the environment and we were joined by Ian from WFS who is always a firm favourite with our children. Noran also found…
We were joined by Birmingham Scrap Store for our craft session today and everyone made Carnival Puppets with Emma and Becky. Change Makers were visited by Alan from Smurfit Kappa SSK who talked to the group about the importance of recycling. Alan also brought with him one of his brilliant poems which was all about…
Today we made carnival masks with Faith from WFS, enjoyed sports with Shantel and dance with Sarah. Our little stars enjoyed an afternoon session with lego, songs and stories with Noran to enable the Change Makers to enjoy a sports session with Start Again CIC. The Change Makers continued with their slogan tee shirts and…
We had our last day of summer activities at the POD today there were lots of activities to keep everyone entertained and we are looking forward to running the programme again in the Easter holidays 2015. Enjoy the rest of the summer, See you all in September!