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Unsworth Primary School Receive Award

19th October 2011

Unsworth Primary School has been awarded the British Council’s prestigious International School Award in recognition of the school’s commitment of bringing the world into their classrooms. The school has worked very hard on several international projects, including developing links with partner schools in India and France. Through this work the school’s aim has been to […]

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Clown Around at The Barlow RC High

Children at The Barlow RC High are actively encouraged to clown around. The pupils at this school are getting additional lessons in juggling, tumbling and plate-spinning. The Didsbury based school is setting out to give students a taste of local activities in their area, by providing after-hours lessons. Although the school day is now slightly […]

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Nottingham Office Opens!

New Directions Nottingham office officially opened on Monday 17th October with Branch Manager, Sandra Mayfield supported by Edward Mawson, Account Manager who has a previous career in supply teaching. They are already gaining interest from local schools and training organisations and are both busy this week out visiting prospective clients. The Nottingham office will initially be working with […]

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Ellesmere Primary School Achieve SEN Silver Quality Mark

Good news at Ellesmere Primary School in Shropshire. The school received a letter from David Taylor, Corporate Director of People’s Services at Shropshire Council, to congratulate them on achieving the SEN Silver Quality Mark. There were a number of areas identified as being of particular merit such as the ‘careful monitoring and tracking of pupil […]

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Shrewsbury School takes part in ‘The Tucks’

A big event will be taking place this week as the whole of Shrewsbury School will be competing in a traditional race called the ‘Tucks’. The event will see over 700 pupils, 100 teaching staff and 30 grounds staff taking part in the 3.5 mile race which starts and finishes on the football pitch in […]

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New Finnish School In Cardiff

Members of the Finnish community in Cardiff have opened their own school for those wishing to boost links to their heritage. This Finnish School provides classes for children with Finnish roots and also lessons for the parents who want to learn the language. This school is based in Llanishen, Cardiff. They currently have three sessions available on […]

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Dolau Primary to Save The Bumble Bee!!!

The children of Dolau primary are teaming up with students from Bridgend College to compose an original hip-hop track that will raise money to help save the bumble bee from extinction. In this fund raising event, they hope to not only raise an important message to all, but secure a slot in the top 100 […]

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GCSE’s – 40 Years later

14th October 2011

Debbie Riddle, at the age of 15, prematurely walked out of the school without any qualifications, only to return to Glyn Derw High School 40 years later to sit her GCSE exams. The 54-year-old carer began a literacy course at Glyn Derw High School in May and admittedly is now addicted to learning! Debbie said: It’s […]

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Whitchurch High’s World Stars, Warburton & Bale

As Bale took to the round ball game and earned himself a spot in the academy at Southampton, Warburton drifted towards rugby. He represented Cardiff Schools and Cardiff Blues Academy before finally winning his spurs with Wales, while Bale went on to play for Tottenham Hotspur and Wales. Even Williams, who is still in charge […]