Dovestones Express An entry level literacy and numeracy group at Dovstones College has worked together to create this edition of the Dovestones Express. The group has worked with journalist, Alison Barton-Simmons, to come up with their own story ideas. The newsletter will be given out to schools, students and families, to show others the work that goes on at Dovestones, and so students can remember what they have been doing. The group worked for seven weeks to come up with their own ideas and write their stories. Alex Rewcastle from the group said: “It has been a good thing to do because we have all done this together.” Meet the Editorial Team A group of students from Dovestones meet each month as part of the student council to give students their say. The group meet in the common room for about half an hour to talk and make plans. Alex Rewcastle, is chairman of the council, which organises events and helps students to solve their problems. The most recent event organised by the group was Children in Need. Events at the college raised £115.25 for the charity. Alex said: “It’s all about us.” Everyone at Tameside College has taken part in Maths Week. From November 25th to 29th, students worked on different maths activities including photographic journeys using directional language, challenges like beanbag count, magnetic darts and timed walks. Student Amanda Sutcliffe said: “I enjoyed taking pictures in college and the Student Council -It’s All About Us! Maths Week - A plus point for college The Dovestones Express editorial team is (back row) Amran and Ian, and (front row) Alex, Josh, Harry and Amanda. Alex Rewcastle: Chairperso n 1 4