Juniors to join school

ST Bees School is to open its doors to younger pupils by creating a junior class.

Last updated 9 July 2008
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Safety and burgers event a big success

WHITEHAVEN firefighters have paid an evening call to McDonald’s in a bid to encourage young drivers to slow down.

Last updated 2 July 2008
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Numbers fun for all

AROUND 300 primary school pupils have been invited to a Magic Maths Circus at Whitehaven School.

Last updated 2 July 2008
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Academy plan for Whitehaven

WHITEHAVEN could be getting a state-of-the-art Academy School. Some £30 million of investment has already been promised by the Government. (3 comments)

Last updated 25 June 2008
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Jericho School leads the way

WHITEHAVEN’S Jericho School and its headteacher, Shaun Monaghan, are the first in West Cumbria to be selected for a national leadership programme.

Last updated 25 June 2008
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Special measures school impresses Ofsted inspectors

ST PATRICK’S Catholic Primary School, Cleator Moor, is out of special measures – and in record time!

Last updated 25 June 2008
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Lakes Academy logo

STUDENTS from both Ehenside and Wyndham Schools joined together to develop ideas for a new logo for West Lakes Academy.

Last updated 18 June 2008
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Probation questions

CUMBRIA probation chiefs will be holding a question-and-answer session at their annual conference at Rheged tomorrow.

Last updated 18 June 2008
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Your future, your choice

Last updated 11 June 2008
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School is improving

MILLOM School is stepping up the pace after it was plunged into special measures last year.

Last updated 11 June 2008
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School tools

CHILDREN who work at St Begh’s School’s after-school gardening club have been presented with nearly £200 worth of gardening equipment by B and Q’s Workington store.

Last updated 11 June 2008
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‘We’re committed to community’ says firm

CHILDREN at Kells Infants School, Whitehaven, gave a rousing welcome to a VIP visitor from Southern California.

Last updated 11 June 2008
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Grant helps more local children

CHILDREN’S services in Copeland received a cash boost this week when the Local Area Committee of the County Council agreed a request for £9,783.

Last updated 11 June 2008
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Term-time to end after half century

FRIDAY July 18 sees the final day of education at Ehenside School, Cleator Moor. THE future of the Ehenside School site at Cleator Moor is an issue of concern to the local community, a meeting heard.

Last updated 4 June 2008
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School floodlight plans are refused

IN a surprise move, Copeland councillors have refused consent for a floodlit sports development at a Mirehouse school.

Last updated 4 June 2008
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St Bees pupils’ tougher exams won’t be tabled

THE Headmaster of St Bees School, Philip Capes, praised pupils and staff for their hard work and commitment at this year’s annual speech and prize giving ceremony.

Last updated 30 May 2008
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Beacon shines a light on learning

THE Beacon in Whitehaven has hosted a special visit in conjunction with Cumbria Coast Learning Network and Copeland Occupational and Social Centre to mark Adult Learning Week (May 17-23).

Last updated 28 May 2008
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Gifts from America for Kells pupils

ONE of the top bosses from US multinational Fluor is coming from America to help the children of a Kells school develop their own school garden.

Last updated 28 May 2008
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Give your child the best start

Choosing the right nursery education for your child can seem like a daunting task. It may be one of the first experiences your child has of learning outside your home.

Last updated 25 May 2008
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