ROTARY 2022 EXCITEMENT OF SCIENCE FOR SCHOOLS
Wed, Mar 2nd 2022 at 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm
GRAPHENE - Unexpected Science in a Pencil Line
This is a virtual lecture by Professor Aravind Vijayaraghaven, Manchester University
Graphene- Unexpected Science in a Pencil Line: Professor Aravind Vijayaraghaven, Manchester University.
This years annual Excitement of Science lecture will again be held virtually. In addition to our two regular attening schools we have extended invitations this year to the 3 Secondary Schools in Ashton-in-Makerfield as well as those in N-le-W and Golborne. So far the list of acceptances include:
Hope Academy, Golborne High School, Byrchall High School and St Edmund Arrowsmith Catholic High School. A response from Cansfield High School (A-in-M) remains outstanding.
The target audience is students in the 14 to 16 Age Group ie those pupils in the 2-year run-up to GCSE Exams. All the Excitement of Science lectures are aimed at encouraging students to study Science subjects in the Sixth Form as a step towards University/College Qualifications and careers in science and/or engineering.
This year we planning to run an essay competition. further details will be available shortly.
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The following programme was put to club assembly on 24 July 25
moreThe following plan was put to our club assembly for working with the community.
moreOur international team presented its strategic plan for the new Rotary year at our club assembly on 24 June 25.
moreThis is a new group formed during the last Rotary year.23/24 Its remit is to look at how we move the club forward and recruit a more diverse membership
moreAn update from President Ray on things Rotary and things that are happening within the club.
moreThe following programme was presented to club assembly at the meeting on 24 June 25
moreThe following plan was presented at Club assembly for our support to International projects this Rotary year
moreIf you require funding to support a project your organisation is involved in we might be able to help.
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Our club has set up a new service team for this coming year and we shall shortly be announcing our first project.
moreThe following strategic plan was presented at club assembly on 24 June 25
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The dates for the next beer festival are now confirmed and we are looking for sponsors and help on the day. Please use our contact sites to get in touch.
moreOur Youth Services Team who provide opportunities for young people outlined their strategic plan for 25/26 at club assembly on 24 June 25.
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Our major club project is supporting Newclare Primary School, Johannesburg, Use the links to see the story so far.
moreEach month Rotary will have a monthly theme and our club will try to get involved in projects that embrace these themes.
moreThe Youth Service Team will be involved in the following initiatives as agreed at our club assembly.
moreProviding Rotary Service to International Communities. The following programme has been agreed at club assembly.
moreThe Executive Committee has presented its plans for the coming year. The role of the executive is to oversee the service functions of the club.
moreIn the Rotary year 23/24 we have supported the following organisations.
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