Ferrers Specialist Arts College spend a day at the Diamonds Study Centre

In preparation for examinations

 A group consisting of four staff and forty-four Year Eleven pupils from Ferrers Specialist Arts College spent the whole day at the Diamonds Study Centre on Wednesday 19^th December 2007. The aim of the day was part of the schools drive to raise standards in Maths and a target group of students focused on their GCSE coursework in preparation for their forthcoming examinations.

The day was a huge success as students commented on their ability to focus on their work within a completely different learning environment. Alex Rudgalvis, aged 16 said, "we had a really good time in a relaxed environment but work was always the priority!" Sasha Leone, aged 15 said, "I thought it was a very interesting approach towards Maths and it was really good!" To add to the excitement of the day the group were given a guided tour of the Nene Park stadium and they were also served with a buffet lunch by the chefs in the players' restaurant, which is adjacent to the Study Centre classroom.

Rob Jones, Diamonds Study Centre Manager said, "the newly refurbished classroom is an ideal venue for such an activity and the location of the centre, with its panoramic views over the Stadium Complex, the river and the fields beyond, adds to the "wow" factor!"

Helen Thompson, Chief Executive at Rushden & Diamonds said " We have written to all the local schools and colleges in an effort to engage their interest in what we have to offer at Nene Park.As well as the 44 students who came for the specialist maths day, we also have teams of media students from Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire schools coming in to work with Radio Diamonds and the Sports Centre.It is mutually beneficial to all concerned."