The Pirates Learning Zone

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.