Applications are now open for the role of Junior Civic Mayor 2022-23. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, enthusiastic, passionate, determined and kind year 4 child to help make a difference for the children of Doncaster. The Junior Civic Mayor's role is to be an ambassador for the City and represent the local children of Doncaster. They attend high profile events throughout the year alongside Doncaster's Civic Mayor. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to be a Primary Ambassador should they be unsuccessful in their application to Junior Civic Mayor. There will be an open event at The Mansion House for parents/carers who want to know more about this opportunity- time & date TBC If you are a year 4 pupil who is interested in this event then please inform your teacher at school to email Juniorcivicmayor@doncaster.gov.uk on your behalf. If you are a school who would like to sign up for an information pack then please email Juniorcivicmayor@doncaster.gov.uk The deadline for application submission is 31st July 2022    

Join Showroom Workstation in Sheffield for Filmosophy for Families, a season of films and fun, interactive philosophy sessions designed to get the whole family engaged in answering some of life’s biggest questions. From friendship to hope, prejudice to fame, they’re taking a philosophical voyage through some of the most curious and intriguing kids’ films to discuss the issues that matter most to us, all led by experienced philosophers from Thinking Space. From cult classics to old favourites, via heart-warming tales and beautifully animated documentaries, there’s something for children and young people of all ages, with a whole host of intriguing themes and topics to get those philosophical brains whirring. Spend some quality family time together this July, getting lost in the curious world of cinema and philosophy with Filmosophy for Families at the Showroom! These events are part of Film Feels Curious, a UK-wide cinema season, supported by the National Lottery and BFI Film Audience Network. Explore all films and events at Showroom Cinema, Sheffield | Film Feels or visit the Showroom website at Filmosophy for Families - Showroom Workstation - Sheffield

To celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Doncaster Stories has set a new challenge for Doncaster Schools! Phil has created the below video to help schools write a song for the Queen. We're changing the lyrics from the Christmas carol 12 days of Christmas to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II spending 70 years on the throne - the longest serving monarch in history! The challenge has been split into three steps:

1. Ideas for the gifts - swap out the Christmas gifts for something spectacular for the Queen, the more imaginative the better.
2. Counting syllables - make sure that your ideas fit to the rhythm of the original song
3. Write the song!

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