EDDIE’s LAUNCHPADS

Up The Garden Bath

Cap'n Dave and Eddie use the LaunchPad to meet Dave Poulton, one of the project leaders of 'Up The Garden Bath'.
This is a community resource that provides schools with planters made from recycled baths and activity workshops to encourage children and families to grow plants and vegetables in their garden. 
https://www.upthegardenbath.co.uk
 

Literacy Tree

Captain Dave and Eddie discover the wonderful literacy and book resources found at 'Literacy Tree'. 
Whether you be a teacher or a parent with a child at primary school, explore the many resources of 'Literacy Tree' yourself here. 
https://literacytree.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/theliteracytree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliteracytree/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theliteracytree
 
 

LaunchPad 100

Time to launch... the 100th Dogsthorpe Infant School podcast. 
This landmark episode features..... 
Local Musician Johnny Dee 
BBC & ITV Broadcaster: Louise Hulland 
BBC Newsreader: Amir Suleman 
International Voice-over Artist: 'Jane'
(hear her on TV announcements and TV ads for the Ninja air fryer) 
Our headteacher: Mrs Waters (with Eddie, of course) 
and local historian, David Maile who tells us all about... 
HEREWARD THE WAKE. 
WakeHereward Project
Website - herewardthewake.co.uk
Children's competition - herewardthewake.co.uk/herewardtrail
Facebook Page - Facebook.com/WakeHereward
Facebook Group - Facebook.com/groups/HerewardTheWake
Twitter - @WakeHereward
Instagram @Hereward_The_Wake

The Health Kick

Captain Dave and Eddie welcome back the award-winning nutritionist, trainer and podcaster, Louise Mercieca from 'The Health Kick'.
https://www.thehealthkick.co.uk
 

P.O.D.S. (Sister Act)

Captain Dave and Eddie meet Dogsthorpe Infant School teacher, Miss Pettit. She tells us about the importance of music and dance in children's lives, her work with the Peterborough Operatic and Dramatic Society and their latest production of 'Sister Act'.
These performances of 'Sister Act' take places in the beautiful Peterborough Cathedral May 31st to June 3rd. 
Tickets and details of 'Sister Act' below.
https://www.peterborough-cathedral.org.uk/143/section.aspx/142/sister_act
Keep in touch with P.O.D.S. here: 
https://www.facebook.com/PODS1901/?locale=en_GB
 

Adam D. Searle - Author

On today's Dogsthorpe Infant School LaunchPad, Captain Dave and Eddie meet the children's author, Adam D. Searle.
https://www.adamdsearle-author.com
 
 

Coronation Day

A very special weekend to celebrate the Coronation of The King Charles III begins on the Friday before the big day.
Eddie Edster our school well-being dog (himself being a King Charles (spaniel)) is crowned 'King Charles Eddie' of Dogsthorpe Infant School by our children in 'Shine Time' (assembly). 
In this special episode of Eddie's LaunchPads, our headteacher, Mrs Waters (the owner of 'Eddie') is interviewed on BBC Radio Cambridgeshire by Breakfast Show presenter, Louise Hulland. 
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live:bbc_radio_cambridge
https://www.dogsthorpeinfants.co.uk
 

Sue Atkins: Well-being

Sue Atkins, Dogsthorpe Infant School's online Family Support adviser, guests on today's LaunchPad to offer her advice on parents, children and teachers well-being. 
https://sueatkinsparentingcoach.com