Education news

Teachers to be balloted over tests for 11-year-olds

tnNDA HUNDREDS of Cumbrian primary school head teachers are expected to be among thousands balloted by two leading teaching unions campaigning for an end to national tests for 11-year-olds.

Last updated 27 January 2010
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Good leadership steers school to success

A SCHOOL has been given a glowing Ofsted report for giving its pupils outstanding care, guidance and support and playing a vital role in the community.

Last updated 27 January 2010
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Helping out Haiti fund

beeslunch STAFF and pupils at St Bees School have raised over £300 for people in Haiti by organising a hunger lunch.

Last updated 27 January 2010
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Masters level opens up for county teachers

MORE than 500 teachers across Cumbria are eligible to become the first in the country to embark on the profession’s new masters-level qualification.

Last updated 27 January 2010
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School praise

THE Whitehaven News has been praised after we ran a story last week about Bookwell School’s links with street-kids in Mexico.

Last updated 21 January 2010
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Fun-filled trip for pupils

tmmayfield AN activity-filled trip for pupils from Mayfield School has received the backing of The Whitehaven News.

Last updated 20 January 2010
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Hitting the high notes

mayfieldsch PUPILS at Mayfield School have benefited from a musical donation from rock star, Francis Dunnery.

Last updated 20 January 2010
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Reformed gangster gives talk

tmgangster FORMER East End gangster John Pridmore was at St Benedict's School in Whitehaven this week to educate the pupils on the pitfalls of his former life.

Last updated 20 January 2010
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Science success adds to revival

cebees02 CUMBRIAN school pupils enjoyed another record-breaking series of GCSE and A-level results last summer.

Last updated 13 January 2010
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School’s thank-you for firm’s donation

A THANK-YOU buffet was held at St Benedict’s recently to show the school’s appreciation to Sellafield for a recent donation.

Last updated 8 January 2010
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Alison’s retiring (sort of)

moorrwoteach MOOR Row School teacher Alison Boyd, has retired from teaching after 26 years at the school.

Last updated 8 January 2010
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Radioactive waste is on the curriculum at St Benedict's

STUDENTS at St Benedict’s School joined a discussion on the disposal of radioactive waste in underground facilities around Copeland.

Last updated 5 January 2010
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The right pre-school – the right start for your child

valley2 A PRE-SCHOOL can be one of the first experiences your child has of learning outside your home but choosing the right setting can seem like a daunting task.

Last updated 2 December 2009
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Apprentices acquire tools to thrive in world of work

SIX young apprentices are benefiting from a scheme that aims to give them the knowledge and skills they will need in the world of work.

Last updated 1 October 2009
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GEN II's apprentices make history

GEN II new intake pic THE new GEN II intake of West Cumbrian apprentices are marking a significant milestone this week as they start their engineering apprenticeship training in the new world class Energus facility based at Lillyhall, Workington.

Last updated 21 September 2009
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St Bees School

cebeesgate FOUNDED in 1583, St Bees School can be justifiably proud of its history and traditions.

Last updated 9 September 2009
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Windermere St Anne’s School

cewindannes WINDERMERE St Anne’s School is situated on an idyllic lakeside location amidst the Lake District’s breathtaking scenery.

Last updated 9 September 2009
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West Lakes Academy

CELASTACAD At West Lakes Academy we are embracing change.We recognise that we need to change and develop so that we can continue to support and challenge our young people to do the very best they can.