A team from Amazon’s fulfilment centre in Kegworth has visited a primary school in Clifton to spend time with the pupils and encourage fun reading in partnership with National Literacy Trust. The visit to Milford Academy was part of a partnership between Amazon and National Literacy Trust. The … [Read more...]
New Nursery and Foundation Unit at Haddon Primary & Nursery School in Carlton is a hit with youngsters
Haddon Primary & Nursery School children in Carlton are enjoying a new nursery, foundation and year 1 classroom following an £83,000 investment by The Flying High Partnership, the multi-academy Trust the school belongs to. This brings the total investment in building improvements at the school … [Read more...]
West Bridgford schools raise over £3,100 for Guatemalan students
Both Lady Bay Primary School and Rushcliffe Spencer Academy celebrated the end of term this July with Spanish themed festivals in aid of The School of Hope in Guatemala. At Lady Bay many local organisations lent their support to produce a two day non-uniform fiesta of Spanish themed learning, … [Read more...]
Rushcliffe Borough Council donates digital devices to pupils in need
Over 20 digital devices have been donated by Rushcliffe Borough Council to local schools to help ensure that pupils in need can continue their education from home during the current national lockdown restrictions. The authority identified schools including Robert Miles Infant School in Bingham, … [Read more...]
Students achieve top Green Flag Eco School Award
Student Eco Reps from Rushcliffe School in West Bridgford, with support from the wider community of School students and staff, have been recognised by Eco Schools and awarded the top Green Flag Award. Here the school talks about the Eco Reps' Achievements: Over the last two years our Eco Reps … [Read more...]
Helping Nottinghamshire get back to school and back on the move
Nottinghamshire County Council has been working with schools to support them as they reopen for the autumn term, as well as helping our transport network respond to the impact of COVID-19.All 337 schools across the county have now reopened, with appropriate measures in place, following national … [Read more...]
Avengers assemble outside Nottingham Schools bringing much needed positivity to local kids
Locals create a marvel by dressing up as superheroes outside schools bringing positivity to children throughout lockdown. During the beginning of the coronavirus lockdown, Tom Bingley and his sister decided to dress up as superheroes and visit local children of their town to spread joy during … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire woman recognised by two separate organisations for humanitarian work
A Nottinghamshire woman has received awards from two different organisations in recognition of her tireless humanitarian work.Val Leivers of Bestwood Country Park in Nottingham will receive the ‘Champions of Change’ award from Rotary International Great Britain and Ireland and has also been made an … [Read more...]
NSPCC East Nottinghamshire 125 Appeal raises £7,500 for Schools Service
An appeal marking the 125th anniversary of the NSPCC in East Nottinghamshire has raised £7,500 ensuring children can be taught vital messages in recognising and reporting abuse. The NSPCC’s East Nottinghamshire branch, which covers Newark, Bingham, Radcliffe-on-Trent, Collingham, … [Read more...]