Double Club hold a press interview at Saints

In week 6, the Double Club group visited the Saints Study Centre at Franklin’s Garden’s stadium. They prepared for an official press interview with Study Centre co-ordinator Jeanette Campkin putting them through their paces. They practised asking questions, making up their own and voice techniques. Everyone had to think of which media organisation they were ‘from’, such as Sky Sports, Saints news, Sportsround and Setanta. They interviewed Saints community coaches Rowland Winter and Liam Welsh. The students learnt a great deal about the two coaches and made notes about: early sporting memories, heroes, school experiences, reading habits, favourite foods and animals, recently watched films and other sporting interests. Some interesting questions came from the pupils as well. The two lads were excellent in answering a barrage of questions and had a laugh with the group. Next, students worked in the ICT suite to write up their notes in a player profile PowerPoint. To see some of their work, download examples below. We think you’ll agree, the literacy and ICT skills are top-notch! 

Afterwards, the group visited the Saints Club shop with Study Centre manager Pete Austen and senior mentor Vicky Campkin. They completed a numeracy activity around the shop’s items, budgeting, merchandising and sales.

Double Club pupils had also taken part in the usual weekly Multi-skills sessions before they came on the visit, so had been very busy all in all! University of Northampton student Emily Percival and Cobblers Study Centre mentor Jo Morris also joined today’s activities. A big thanks to the coaches and study centre staff at the Saints who made this such an enjoyable and educational visit.

For more on the Saints Study Centre, visit their website: www.saintsstudycentre.org

For more on Saints Rugby Club, visit their website: http://www.northamptonsaints.co.uk/