National Young Writers' Award
We are thrilled to announce Farnham's regional winner of our 2nd National Young Writers' Award - congratulations to 10 year old Imogen Binelli! Click here to read her winning story.
Additional Courses
Alongside our fantastic maths and English curriculum, we also offer a range of weekly courses. If you are interested in any of these additional courses then please speak to one of the centre managers.
Enrichment Maths
Enrichment Maths is a brand new course at Explore Learning Farnham, designed with NRICH at the University of Cambridge, with the aim of taking children beyond the school curriculum and developing their mathematical thinking. Enrichment Maths is designed to expand children's problem solving skills by solving challenging and stimulating maths problems. The course is offered to gifted mathematicians aged 10+ who work independently or in small groups every Thursday from 5.30pm - 6.30 pm.
We will be hosting an Open Evening for members who would like to find out more about Enrichment Maths on Thursday 22nd July at 5.30- 6.30pm. Please speak to a manager to find out more information or to book your place.
Explore Writing
Explore Writing is a fantastic creative writing course for children aged 8+. This course is designed to stretch budding young authors as well as encouraging more reluctant writers. Children are taught a variety of writing techniques by our enthusiastic tutors and are encouraged to enjoy exploring their creative sides.
We will be hosting an Open Evening for members who would like to find out more about Explore Writing on Wednesday 21st July at 6.45pm - 7.45pm. Please speak to a manager to find out more information or to book your place.
This course runs every Wednesday 6.45pm - 7.45pm.
Succeed in Secondary
Succeed in Secondary invites members in Year 6 and above to engage in topical debates, learn vital presentational skills and develop a mature attitude to learning. Each project is aimed at developing expertise to ease the transition from primary to secondary. Recently the Farnham centre won a nationwide essay competition, where the children argued and debated subjects of their choice. Congratulations to all who took part!
We will be hosting an Open Evening for members who would like to find out more about Succeed in Secondary on Tuesday 20th July at 6.45pm - 7.45pm. Please speak to a manager to find out more information or to book your place.
The Succeed in Secondary course runs every Tuesday 6.45pm - 7.45pm.
11+ / Entrance Exam Tuition
Entrance exams are often an unfamiliar area of study for children. This course helps to develop their verbal and non-verbal reasoning skills, as well as improve their core skills in English and maths. Our enthusiastic and knowledgeable tutors ensure children are given great insight into how to best prepare for the exams, with a range of techniques explored each week and complemented by realistic exam practice.
We will be hosting an Open Evening for members who would like to find out more about the 11+/Entrance Exam course on Thursday 22nd July at 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Please speak to a manager to find out more information or to book your place.
This course runs every Thursday 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
Open Sessions
Open Sessions are a fantastic way for our parents to learn more about their child's course. Parents are invited to attend a session and work through a course while being tutored by their child. This gives the children a great confidence boost as they can show their parents examples of their progress with Explore Learning. It is also a great opportunity to find out more about the other courses we can offer at Explore Learning. You can sign up for any of these workshops at the centre, or alternatively, just give us a ring for more information on 01252 727673.
Open Session dates:
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Friday 9th July 2010, 6pm-8pm "Bring a Family Open Session" Bring along another family and show them how Explore Learning works. Friends and family can all have a turn using the curriculum. Remember, if you have friends that want to join, you will receive a £5 discount per child!
Explore and Schools
At Explore Learning we work closely with local schools, offering free maths and literacy workshops designed to inspire pupils. These workshops can be held within the classroom or the Explore Learning centre. We have recently worked with the following schools:
"Well paced activities that held the children's attention and in some cases fired an enthusiasm for the subject. They loved it and couldn't wait for a return visit."
Alison Retallick, Deputy Head, Binsted C of E Primary School
"[The children] loved it! They wanted to display their work and share what they had done with their class mates. The pupils enjoyed different staff visiting, with a different activity and a different approach."
Deborah Moore, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Woodlea Primary School
Due to popular demand we have now extended our schools programme to cover Aldershot, Fleet, Alton, Bordon and Godalming. If you are a teacher in the local area and would like more information on our free workshops, please contact a manager on 01252 727673.
Centre News
Going away? Don't forget to pick up your Summer Holiday Pack, which has lots of exciting activities to do whilst you are away, and a special 'Holiday Lizard Card'. For each activity you complete, you can claim 1 lizard card when you return to the centre!
During the holiday we will have lots going on to keep your brain working! Make sure you pick up a summer challenge card and collect one stamp for each workshop or special summer activity you complete.
Following the success of our Easter Workshops, we have a range of fun activities for our members to enjoy during the summer.
On Mondays we will be running special challenge days, including a spelling bee, maths bingo, and making comic strips.
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 2-3pm we will be running special workshops, including Horrid Henry, Fantastic Mr Fox, Lizard Maths, Wild Weather, Percentages and Telling the Time. Workshops take the place of one regular session and need to be booked in advance.
On Fridays and during the weekends we will be running special craft days, where you can design a lizard card, create board games, or make friendship bracelets, amongst other things!
Pick up your Summer Holiday Planner inside the centre to see what other fun activities we will be hosting and when they are happening!
Look out for our special 'World Cup' theme in Surf Club where we will have lots of fun new activities to take part in! Come along and design your own football kit, play table football and to show your support for your favourite team!
Congratulations to our 4 lucky 'Golden Lizard Card' winners this month who have been simply outstanding this month. Tutors are on the lookout for our next winners, so keep working hard!
Community News
It was lovely to meet so many families during the Easter break at our local events. This term we will be visiting Shawfield Primary School for their Summer Fair on Saturday 26th June and coming to play some games with St Polycarp's Catholic Primary School and Rowledge Church of England Primary School at their School Fetes on Saturday 3rd July. On Sunday 4th July we will also be attending St Joseph's Catholic Primary School for their Summer Fun Day. We will be bringing our brand new 'Explore Learning Twister' game, so make sure you come along and try it out!
On Tuesday 27th July we will be at Princes Mead Shopping Centre in Farnborough with some exciting maths and literacy games. We will also be at Aldershot Library on Wednesday 28th July for a special "Awesome Egyptians" workshop.
Opening Hours
Opening Hours (term time)
Monday 3-8
Tuesday 3-8
Wednesday 3-6.45 (Explore Writing 6.45-7.45)
Thursday 3-8
Friday 3-8
Saturday 10-6
Sunday 10-4
Opening Hours (holidays) (Monday 26th July to Friday 3rd September)
Monday 10-6pm
Tuesday 12-8pm
Wednesday 12-6.45pm (Explore Writing 6.45-7.45)
Thursday 10-6pm
Friday 10-6pm
Saturday 10-6pm
Sunday 10-4pm
Please note that on Monday 19th July the centre will be closed so that staff can attend a national training day. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may cause.
"The Explore Learning activities provided engaging activities, reinforcing objectives tackled at school" Miss Rowe, Year 5 Teacher, Walsh Junior School.
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