Children from Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School were given special access to one of Nottingham’s NET trams to film a video that will be shown at the Flying High Trust Awards event at the Motorpoint Arena in July. Tramlink reserved a stationary Tram to be available at the Toton Lane stop … [Read more...]
Whitegate Primary School goes beyond rainbows for Pride
Every year, since 1970, June is recognised by communities across the world as the month of Pride - a significant event that commemorates the LGBTQI+ community’s history, visibility and honouring the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. Whitegate Primary School in Clifton, Nottingham shares how … [Read more...]
Opticians help keep safety on track for school train trip
An Opticians in Colwick is supporting Burton Joyce Primary School as they embark on a series of school trips as part of six-week project with The Friends of Lowdham and Burton Joyce Stations. The project will culminate in a piece of artwork which will be displayed at Burton Joyce … [Read more...]
Schools from across Nottinghamshire come together in girls friendly football tournament
One hundred and thirty primary school pupils from across Nottinghamshire came together to play in a Girls Football Tournament at The Forest Sports Zone. Organised by Nottingham Forest Community Trust and The Flying High Partnership, the emphasis of the tournament was for school children to have fun … [Read more...]
Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School receive gift of 400 Books!
Children at Beeston Fields Primary & Nursery School had something extra to celebrate on World Book Day following a whopping book donation. In total 400 hundred books were donated to the school by ‘Chase Rewarding Futures School Libraries Programme’, a scheme created by The National Literacy … [Read more...]
Cotgrave school create magical reading libraries for children
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School teachers have created magical Reading Libraries for children throughout their school - transporting pupils into a world of wonder and imagination. Alice Lilley is the English Subject Lead and Year 3/4 phase leader, and she said the rooms are designed to stimulate … [Read more...]
Pierrepont Gamston Primary supports Rosie May Foundation
Pierrepont Gamston Primary School held their Harvest Festival Worship on Monday 4th October. However, rather than collecting produce, they decided to raise money for a local charity. The children in school met with representatives from the Rosie May Foundation and were each given a tube of … [Read more...]
Cotgrave Candleby Lane School seek help to restart their school farm
Cotgrave Candleby Lane school is planning to reinstate its school farm and says it intends to make it a resource centre for pupils and the local community. Caroline Armstrong is Head Teacher at the school and said, “Working with and learning about animals and their care is such a valuable … [Read more...]
Arnold school pupils observe ‘Thy Kingdom Come’
Children at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy have observed ‘Thy Kingdom Come’; an 11-day Christian prayer movement held across the globe each year. Heather Gabb is Head Teacher at Burntstump Seely C of E Academy, a school located at the top of Burntstump Hill in Arnold. She said, “Our children … [Read more...]
Nottingham schoolchildren go dance crazy for online maths learning
A Nottingham business owner has devised a novel way for pupils to have fun with maths during lockdown – and it helps them keep fit and active. West Bridgford mum Rebecca Hart and her dance team offer fun school sessions where the youngsters bounce around to music and learn about maths, including … [Read more...]