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That Was The Week That Was
November 2009
See Also November Update
The Cornish Pirates Learning Zone's CPR Space at Camborne has just had a huge week, ending with 60 children from Camborne, Redruth, St Meriadoc, St John's, Roskear and Pennoweth Schools saying a massive 'THANKS' to the Cornish Pirates players who gave up their time to visit the centre and be interviewed
Taking time out as they recover from injury were Tom Luke, Chris Morgan and Mike Myerscough, who each had to face some interesting and searching questions. Mike, it was great to hear, was looking forward to an expected return by the end of next month, when he'd love to be fit and available for the local 'derby' match at home to Plymouth Albion on the 27 th December.
A particularly good set of questions were saved for Chris, who was asked about his curtailed studies in Chemistry, which he answered by saying that he has started again and is now looking to finish his degree in molecular science.
The children had certainly done their homework researching information about the players, as Tom Luke, after revealing that he is studying Spanish at college, was then asked if he enjoyed his time when he had a spell playing in Italy.
Wes Davies also popped in to be interviewed after attending a gruelling lesson at college, and was asked if he enjoys living in Cornwall. The answer was, of course, a resounding 'yes', and that it felt like returning home when he signed for the Pirates for what is his second spell with the club.
There was also a visit from the Moore family, with thanks to Jimmy for his unique insights into training schedules and the daily calorie intake of a professional player. Bethany from St John's School said that interviewing Jimmy was ‘a great experience’, whilst Jimmy's baby son Jake slept peacefully throughout!
John Watson, teacher at the CPR Learning Space commented: “The support and interest of the Cornish Pirates players is always appreciated, and their involvement was once again of benefit to the youngsters attending the sessions from the Camborne-Pool-Redruth area.”
As usual, information about the players was thoroughly researched, and the questions well thought out, all of which is stimulating education-wise. John added: “I've said it before, but such involvement really does help the pupils make progress in their English and literacy at school - which really does make a difference!”
