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Former Head Teacher Gets on his Bike for Charity

24th July 2013

A retired head teacher has pledged his support to raising vital funds for leading cancer charity Beating Bowel Cancer. Rob Ratcliffe, who lost his own son Jonnie, aged just 28 to the disease five years ago will take to his bike along with thousands of others to complete the ‘Ride London’ challenge. This ‘Ride London’ […]

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‘Elvis’ visits Oldford Infants

23rd July 2013

Oldford primary school in Powys held their annual sports day, the sports day was held in the last week of term. During the week there were lots of competitive races with winners being awarded gold medals. This year however Oldford Primary welcomed a special visitor to the sports day, none other than Elvis impersonator, Rev […]

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Liverpool’s Employee of the Month June 2013

Mark Savage was the winner of Liverpool’s employee of the month for June 2013. Mark was nominated for the award because of his continuous dedication and hard work at University Academy in Birkenhead. Mike Childs Account Manager at New Directions Education went to present Mark with the certificate and vouchers commented’ Mark is a pleasure to work […]

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Fun Day at Christchurch Primary, Rhyl

18th July 2013

Over the last week of term Ysgol Christchurch in Rhyl has been having action packed week of events, including a penalty shoot-out competition between the classes of years 3/4 and year 5/ 6. During the day, the pupils of Ysgol Christchurch battled it out to win a medal which was donated by New Directions Education with eight worthy winners […]

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New Directions Support Cwmaber Infants in their Summer BBQ

16th July 2013

New Directions have been working in partnership with Cwmaber Infants for many years helping them with their day-to-day and long-term staffing requirements. Recently the school held a Summer BBQ to raise funds for the academic year ahead. Liz the School Secretary comments on the relationship ‘New Directions have always been supportive of events held at the school, […]

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Herbert Thompson Primary School Adults Have Got Talent

Herbert Thompson Primary came together as a school to prove the infamous phrase that ‘you are never too old or too young to learn a new skill’ and defy the saying ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks’. As adults we can inspire children to take up a new skill or discover a hidden […]

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The Big Five-O!

Happy Anniversary St Mary’s RC Primary School Friends, family and pupils gathered recently to celebrate the golden 50th anniversary of St Mary’s RC Primary School, Merthyr Tydfil with a 1960’s themed fete and festival. Festivities kicked off on 12th July at 1pm with a 60’s concert and celebrations which continued into the evening. The School […]

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Pontybrenin Primary School’s Summer Fete.

12th July 2013

On Thursday 4th July 2013 Pontybrenin Primary School held their annual Summer Fete. The fete was held in and around a marque with bunting decorating the entire school. The event was organised by the school’s PTA and all proceeds went to the school. During the event the Local Bobby delivered ‘Stranger Danger’ awareness activities for […]

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New Directions Education Manchester ‘Temp of the Month’

New Directions Education Manchester would like to announce Lucy Moffitt from Manchester as their Temp of The Month. The Manchester based recruitment and training provider awarded Lucy describing her as ‘consistently professional, reliable and always willing to go that extra mile in her role as a teacher’. Since joining New Directions Lucy has built up a very good reputation, […]