A NEW free school planned for Gedling will become part of the Flying High Trust The new school will be built on the Teal Close development in Colwick, Nottinghamshire and will offer 210 primary places. The new school, which is anticipated to open in September 2021, is needed to meet … [Read more...]
Over 90% of Nottinghamshire parents have been offered their preferred secondary school place
More Nottinghamshire children than last year have been offered their parents’ first preference secondary school (92.2%) for this September (2019), which is 8,246 students out of a total of 8,946. Friday, 1 March - known as National Offer Day - sees parents across the country find out which … [Read more...]
Come along to Rushcliffe School and be crafty
Rushcliffe School are excited to be holding their first ever Craft Fair on the 9th February between 9.00 am and midday. Mr Dunning and the PTA have organised the fair to raise some money for much needed equipment for the School’s Design and Technology department. There will be lots of stalls, … [Read more...]
Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School use ‘reverse’ advent calendar to help Hope House charity
Children of Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School have been using a ‘reverse’ advent calendar to collect items to help their local charity, Hope House in Beeston. Hope Nottingham are a Christian charity who support food banks and provide support for people in crisis, as well as providing a … [Read more...]
Greythorn swimmers are flying high after swimming challenge
A group of children from Greythorn Primary School took on a challenge to show what can be achieved when you aim high. The National Curriculum advises that children should be able to swim 25m/one length by the time they leave primary school, but seven year six children wanted to take it one step … [Read more...]
Foxwood Academy pupils help plant trees and bulbs
Pupils from Foxwood Academy got stuck into a tree planting event, digging the holes for the trees, positioning the trees into place and planting daffodil bulbs. It was all part of Broxtowe Borough Council’s involvement with National Tree Week and the borough’s Clean & Green … [Read more...]
Edwalton Primary School’s new curriculum has ‘transformed’ children’s work
Edwalton Primary School children have been having fun while learning with their newly designed curriculum, transforming the way they learn, teachers say. Head teacher, Anthony Thomas, said that it was a holistic approach to learning, making lessons relevant to the wider … [Read more...]
Reflections on a great autumn term for Lowdham CofE Primary
The autumn term is a terrific one in primary schools with so much happening from fun, festive events to more thoughtful and reflective ones. At Lowdham CofE Primary School (LPS), the children have engaged with many visitors from the local church of St Mary’s, Notts Fire Team, various … [Read more...]
Calverton schools perform in special Shakespeare festival
Two local schools and a drama group participated in the recent Calverton Shakespeare Festival. St Wilfrid’s CE Primary School were joined by Sir John Sherbrooke and St Wilfrid’s Youth Drama for the fantastic event. Ian Bullock, head teacher at St Wilfrid’s, said: “We performed a magical … [Read more...]
Nottingham teacher calls on local people to consider joining the profession that helps shape lives
National teacher recruitment campaign visits Nottingham next week. A local teacher has called for more people in Nottingham to help shape the lives of the next generation by choosing a career in teaching, ahead of a recruitment event at the Crowne Plaza Nottingham on Wednesday 17 … [Read more...]