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Ben Wins 'Cornish Pirates' Press Pack Competition 14th April 2008

Earlier in the rugby season, aspiring young journalists were asked for a contribution to a competition hosted by the Cornish Pirates and the Cornish Pirates Learning Zone.

Invited as guests to watch a Cornish Pirates home match at Camborne, school pupils were tasked with writing a rugby match report, with over 100 entries received. Appointed judges considered all entries to be of a very high standard and commented on how much talent we have schools across the county.

Matt Evans
Cornish Pirates Host World Book Day Event 24th February 2008

The Cornish Pirates and their players are hosting a World Book Day Event on Thursday 6th March, as part of official 'World Book Day'.

With reading something that is enjoyed by almost everyone, there is a good reason for book lovers to visit the Pirates Rugby Club in Alexandra Road, Penzance, from 12 noon to 2pm next Thursday.


Matt Evans
Press Pack Competition October 2007

The Cornish Pirates Learning Zone are looking to build on the success of the National Literacy Trusts Reading Champion programme by launching a writing competition for Cornish school children.


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Stained glass window installation at The Cornish Pirates Club House September 2007

Five pupils from Humphry Davy School spent the first week of their Summer Holiday at The Pirates Learning Zone designing and creating a stained glass window inspired by the impact of rugby in Cornwall.

Victoria Reid, professional stained glass artist, whose work includes the window at Trinity Community Centre, Newlyn, said, 'The students were very imaginative and knew exactly what they felt would represent the importance of both sport and living in Cornwall


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Cornish Pirates Learning Zone Winners 13th June 07

Talented young website designers from Mousehole Primary School have beaten 25 study centres throughout the South of England including, Gloucester RUFC, Reading FC and Southampton FC, to win first prize in a multi media competition staged by South West Consortium of the Playing for Success Centres.


Nick Makin
Learning Zone Salutes Reading Champion Who Gave So Much May 07

Nick Makin leaves the Pirates this season to pursue a career in the City.

Nick's involvement in the Reading Champions iniative has been immeasurable at the Pirates Learning Zone, part of the Playing for Success iniative. Over the course of two years Nick gave 50 hours to the iniative, meeting and discussing reading over 300 children.


Sport and technology used to inspire young people in literacy.

Young people across the southwest are being invited to take part in an exciting multi media competition through the Playing for Success (PfS) scheme. The competition aims to excite young people in the use of new technology and advance their skills in ICT through producing a multi media magazine. >>>>>

 
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