Author Archives: cathywint

About cathywint

A ESOL teacher trainer interested in technology for learning. This is my personal space to reflect on aspects of my professional life and how I engage with technology to support my own CPD. Views are my own.

Fundraising Fun

Posted on May 22, 2014 by cathywint

Thank you to everyone who came to join us at our first social & fundraising event. We raised £100.00 for the Ruth Hayman Trust from the party games, raffle & a generous donation from the Glyde House manager.

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A Big Shout out for Bradford: A raffle of prizes ….

Posted on May 1, 2014 by cathywint

What is the collective noun for prizes??? Y&H committee have been Busy Little Bees putting on our Cheeky Faces to ask local businesses & organisations to donate prizes for our Spring Social on May 10th. Get your tickets here.

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Small Steps to Fundraising by Molly Drake

Posted on April 27, 2014 by cathywint

Last year my Entry 3 level ESOL group raised a small amount of money for the Ruth Hayman Trust. Having been asked to blog about this, on reflection there is much to be gained through this kind of class project. … Continue reading →

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NATECLA & The Ruth Hayman Trust

Posted on April 23, 2014 by cathywint

  The Ruth Hayman Trust gives grants to support students, who speak English as a Second Language, on the widest range of courses – from helping doctors with exams to gain registration in the UK, to providing money for trainee … Continue reading →

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A Successful Day

Posted on December 15, 2013 by cathywint

A big thank you for everyone who helped make the #ESOLdiversity event so successful. Firstly to Cambridge ESOL, who donated memberships which we used in a prize draw of returned evaluation forms. We had such positive feedback from the event: … Continue reading →

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Resources from #ESOLdiversity

Posted on December 9, 2013 by cathywint

Here is a link to the folder containing resources from all the sessions at the Y&H ESOL:Diversities within Diversity conference on Dec 7th at the Kirklees College conference suite. Below you will found the brief overview of the sessions & … Continue reading →

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Small Calm

Posted on December 7, 2013 by cathywint

I arrived at Kirklees College at 9am this to the Small Panic of lifts not working – not so great when hosting a conference on the 5th floor. ESOL teachers are not to be trifled with, and the fabulous Y&H … Continue reading →

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Arriving at Kirklees College #ESOLdiversity

Posted on December 5, 2013 by cathywint

Arriving on public transport Full directions from the train station can be found here. If you are coming through the town, you will arrive at the college at the Manchester Road entrance. Please walk down the stairs to Level 0, … Continue reading →

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Five Cambridge English Teacher annual memberships

Posted on December 1, 2013 by cathywint

Come along to the Y&H regional conference on December 7th for a chance to win one of five annual memberships to Cambridge English Teacher.

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Diversities in Diversity: 12 days to go

Posted on November 25, 2013 by cathywint

With only 12 days to go before the Y&H regional conference there are still places available but popular workshops are filling up fast. Please book your place soon to guarantee your first choice of workshop. The program and directions to … Continue reading →

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