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Eleanor picks up special prize from Sir Patrick Stewart
WHITEHAVEN-born student Eleanor Hinde received a special prize from Huddersfield University chancellor, Sir Patrick Stewart, at her recent graduation ceremony.
Last updated 10 August 2011
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Ofsted
A SCHOOL judged four years ago to be failing its students has been praised by education inspectors.
Last updated 4 August 2011
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Pupils rewarded for their hard work
PUPILS at Hensingham Primary School have been treated to a special awards ceremony.
Last updated 4 August 2011
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Keswick School is ‘outstanding’
KESWICK School is celebrating after Ofsted inspectors rated all aspects of it as outstanding.
Last updated 4 August 2011
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4,000 pupils suspended
NEARLY 4,000 pupils were suspended across Cumbria last year.
Last updated 4 August 2011
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‘Improvements’ at academy – Ofsted
THERE have been “significant improvements” at West Cumbria’s original academy school in Egremont over the last 12 months, Government inspectors have ruled.
Last updated 28 July 2011
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Low carbon degree launched
THIS September will see the launch of an new course by the University of Cumbria aimed at students interested in a career in the ever-expanding low carbon industry.
Last updated 28 July 2011
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Child’s play!
THE children at Haile Village Hall Playgroup undertook an obstacle course to raise funds for the group and the charity Give Us a Break.
Last updated 21 July 2011
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Your chance to nominate people or places for award
THE academic year comes to a close this week but there is still time to enter the 2011 CN Group Education and Learning Awards.
Last updated 21 July 2011
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Bishop cuts ribbon to open extension
THE Bishop of Lancaster was the guest of honour at the official opening of St Joseph’s Primary School’s new extension.
Last updated 21 July 2011
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Schools share head teacher
A GROUNDBREAKING arrangement has been put in place for the new head teacher of a South Copeland primary school.
Last updated 21 July 2011
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Lakes College fees below average
LAKES College has announced that it will be charging under £6,000 a year for higher education courses starting in September 2012.
Last updated 21 July 2011
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Pupils call for education for all
NEARLY 400 messages of support for a global campaign have been handed to Copeland’s MP from two schools.
Last updated 15 July 2011
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Theatre packed as Academy winners revealed
STUDENTS from West Lakes Academy have been rewarded for their achievements during the last school year.
Last updated 14 July 2011
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Our spirit of adventure
A CLEATOR Moor school has become one of the first in the country to be officially named an Adventure Learning School.
Last updated 14 July 2011
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Young Million job scheme launched
A YOUTH employment scheme that aims to save a “generation of Cumbrian talent” from the dole queue has been launched.
Last updated 8 July 2011
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Sign up for Golden Apples
THERE are less than 30 days left to nominate who you think should win one of Cumbria’s Golden Apple awards.
Last updated 7 July 2011
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School appeals success in Cumbria
PARENTS in Cumbria have an even chance of winning appeals to get their child into the school of their choice, new figures show.
Last updated 7 July 2011
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Entries roll in for Golden Apples
THE first entries seeking to win one of our 2011 Golden Apple Awards have been received – and the keynote speaker has been picked.
Last updated 30 June 2011
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College students walk the corridors of power
STUDENTS from Lakes College have been on a fact-finding trip to London to discover how decisions are made in the corridors of power.
Last updated 17 June 2011
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