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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cumbrian school announces elite sports programme
A secondary school in Dalston has announced an elite sports programme as part of a £10 million investment. Caldew School has started the first phase of plans that were announced in October aimed at improving sporting opportunities for students. The investment, by the Story Group companies Story Contracting, Story Homes and Story Plant, aim to create a centre of 'educational excellence.' Year 7 Girls football team who beat Trinity School 5-0 at Brunton Park last week in the City Schools Finals (Image: Supplied) As part of the plans, an improved performance sporting offer has been introduced to help students reach their sporting potential. The summer programme, focusing on athletics, is underway, with international standard coaches joining PE classes and offering masterclasses during extra-enrichment opportunities. Vicki Jackson, headteacher, said: "As we announced last October, our ambitious plans will provide the highest quality teaching and learning to elevate the environment in which our students work to inspire them and create a culture of high aspiration. "The investment from the Story Group has enabled us to invest in not only our talented sports people but also the equipment and the coaching to ensure our students reach their potential." Mark Butler, head of PE, said: "We are delighted with the hard work and commitment shown by our students as we start the summer term focusing on athletics, tennis, and cricket. "During the autumn in September, we will turn our attention to rugby, football, hockey, and netball with high-quality coaching, mentoring, guest speakers, masterclasses, trips, and visits aimed at inspiring our super talented sport stars." Evie Ingham, Year 10 student, at a hurdles 'Masterclass' (Image: Supplied) Ryan, a Year 7 student who had never thrown a javelin before, said: "The coaches have taught me the correct technique, only moving onto the next stage when I had mastered the previous one. "I represented the school at the athletics event at Sheepmount and really enjoyed the experience." Sophie W, Year 8 student, said: "I have taken part in extra classes during the school day and after school session learning to throw the javelin, shot putt, hammer and discus and have enjoyed learning new techniques. "I am excited to take part in extra coaching sessions in the autumn."
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Cumbrian school announces elite sports programme
A secondary school in Dalston has announced an elite sports programme as part of a £10 million investment. Caldew School has started the first phase of plans that were announced in October aimed at improving sporting opportunities for students. The investment, by the Story Group companies Story Contracting, Story Homes and Story Plant, aim to create a centre of 'educational excellence.' Year 7 Girls football team who beat Trinity School 5-0 at Brunton Park last week in the City Schools Finals (Image: Supplied) As part of the plans, an improved performance sporting offer has been introduced to help students reach their sporting potential. The summer programme, focusing on athletics, is underway, with international standard coaches joining PE classes and offering masterclasses during extra-enrichment opportunities. Vicki Jackson, headteacher, said: "As we announced last October, our ambitious plans will provide the highest quality teaching and learning to elevate the environment in which our students work to inspire them and create a culture of high aspiration. "The investment from the Story Group has enabled us to invest in not only our talented sports people but also the equipment and the coaching to ensure our students reach their potential." Mark Butler, head of PE, said: "We are delighted with the hard work and commitment shown by our students as we start the summer term focusing on athletics, tennis, and cricket. "During the autumn in September, we will turn our attention to rugby, football, hockey, and netball with high-quality coaching, mentoring, guest speakers, masterclasses, trips, and visits aimed at inspiring our super talented sport stars." Evie Ingham, Year 10 student, at a hurdles 'Masterclass' (Image: Supplied) Ryan, a Year 7 student who had never thrown a javelin before, said: "The coaches have taught me the correct technique, only moving onto the next stage when I had mastered the previous one. "I represented the school at the athletics event at Sheepmount and really enjoyed the experience." Sophie W, Year 8 student, said: "I have taken part in extra classes during the school day and after school session learning to throw the javelin, shot putt, hammer and discus and have enjoyed learning new techniques. "I am excited to take part in extra coaching sessions in the autumn."
Gulf News
06-02-2025
- Health
- Gulf News
Research reveals new insights into retinal thickness that may detect type 2 diabetes, dementia early
Parkville: : Researchers have conducted one of the largest eye studies in the world to reveal new insights into retinal thickness, highlighting its potential in the early detection of diseases like type 2 diabetes, dementia and multiple sclerosis. The Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) led study used cutting-edge artificial intelligence technology to analyse over 50,000 eyes and produced maps of the retina in unprecedented detail to better understand how retinal differences link to various diseases. The retina is part of the central nervous system, which also comprises the brain and spinal cord. Many diseases are linked to degeneration or disruption of this critical system, including neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia and metabolic disorders like diabetes. Sported by AI, the research has created the most detailed maps of the retina ever produced. WEHI researchers have used these maps to link retinal thinning to a range of diseases as well as identifying new genetic factors that influence retinal thickness. The findings could pave the way for routine eyecare imaging as a disease screening tool. Unlocking a window into the brain.. Lead researcher, WEHI's Dr Vicki Jackson, said the findings broaden the horizons for using retinal imaging as a doorway into the central nervous system, to help manage disease. "We've shown that retinal imaging can act as a window to the brain, by detecting associations with neurological disorders like multiple sclerosis and many other conditions," said Dr Jackson, a statistician and gene expert. "Our maps' fine-scale measurements reveal critical new details about connections between retinal thinning and a range of common conditions." The study also identified new genetic factors that influence retinal thickness, which are likely to play a role in the growth and development of a person's retina. "This research underscores the potential for retinal thickness to act as a diagnostic biomarker to aid in detecting and tracking the progression of numerous diseases. We can now pinpoint specific locations of the retina which show key changes in some diseases." The international research team, led by WEHI, applied AI methods to big population data of retinal imaging and compared information about each person's genetics and health to reveal unprecedented links to disease. The results created 50,000 maps with measurements at over 29,000 locations across the retina, identifying retinal thinning relating to 294 genes that play an important role in disease. Sign up for the Daily Briefing Get the latest news and updates straight to your inbox
New York Times
31-01-2025
- Health
- New York Times
3 Lessons for Living Well, From the Dying
What if you knew that you were at the end of your life? Would you have done anything differently? A friend of mine volunteers at a hospice, and she hears one regret over and over from patients: letting relationships wither. They wish that they had made more plans with good friends, or they thought about getting back in touch with an old buddy, and talked themselves out of it. For the past few years, I have been trying to prioritize my friendships, but after hearing her words, I'm making a bigger effort. I send silly texts. I invite friends to dinner. I squelch that inner voice that says, 'They're probably too busy to hang out.' I do not want any regrets. Dr. Vicki Jackson, president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Board of Directors, said that for the same reason, she doesn't hesitate to tell people that she loves them. 'I am not Pollyanna; I'm a big academic,' said Dr. Jackson, who has treated dying patients for a quarter century. 'But I tell people I appreciate them a lot. I have a lot of deep gratitude, because I know it is dumb luck that it's not me in that bed. And I know tomorrow it could be.' I asked Dr. Jackson and other palliative and hospice care experts about what they've learned from patients. They offered advice that you can apply to your life, from those at the end of theirs. Suzanne B. O'Brien, a former hospice nurse and author of 'The Good Death: A Guide for Supporting Your Loved One Through the End of Life,' told me that many dying patients look back with longing on the more mundane parts of their routines, like walking their dogs or making pancakes on a Saturday morning. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
