Education

Harvest festivals reap goodies for foodbank

Children at three local schools have given a boost to a local foodbank as part of their Harvest Festival celebrations.

Pupils enjoy adventurous fun on residential stay

Fencing, caving, climbing, and shelter building were all part of the fun for Wisbech pupils on a residential stay away from home.

College aims for new ‘Green’ skills academy

Students may soon be able to learn the skills necessary to work in ‘Green’ industries in a specially built teaching building.

Secondary school won’t accept periods as excuse for absence unless details are given

A secondary school’s new attendance policy has sparked tension with parents after it refused to accept periods and colds as reasons for absence.

Mayor tours Combined Authority-funded training centre

Cambridgeshire’s mayor Dr Nik Johnson has paid a fact-finding visit to the purpose-built, cutting-edge North Cambs Training Centre in Chatteris.

School to host reunion for former Wisbech High School pupils

A Wisbech school is to host a special anniversary party and is inviting former pupils to join the fun.

Schools need ‘immediate work’ to repair potentially dangerous ceilings

Several schools in our area require “immediate work” on parts of their ceilings which could be at risk of collapsing.

Open evening introducing families to new academy proved as success

More than 500 prospective parents and students got an insight into secondary school life as they attended a joint open evening.

Academy raised thousands for trip to beach

A school raised thousands by taking part in a fun sponsored walk.

‘Children can be themselves and be free and wild’ says former teacher who has started forest school in fens

A former teacher is sharing her passion for the benefits of outdoor learning by setting up a ‘forest school’.

Volunteers sought for school place appeals panels

Volunteers are urgently needed to hear appeals when children are not offered a place at their preferred school.

Whole school are skipping crazy as new initiative launched

A primary academy has introduced an exciting new skipping scheme aimed at promoting physical activity and engagement during lunchtimes.

It’s time for schools to get festive for charity’s Rudolph event

With less than 100 days until Christmas Day, a charity is inviting schools to warm hearts and raise smiles by participating in a 2024 Rudolph Run.

Care home is ‘buzzing’ after In Bloom win

A Wisbech care home is celebrating coming first in an In Bloom competition run by its owners that saw homes across the country taking part.

School appeal to create special outdoor space

A school is appealing for community help to create “the very best learning support and environment” possible for its special needs pupils.

Bronze for school in trust’s ‘Olympics’

Young Wisbech athletes showed they had what it takes to be a winner when they competed in an inter-school sports event.

Kingsfield celebrates opening of its new library

Kingsfield Primary School in Chatteris is celebrating the opening of its newly refurbished library.

Football club is offering chance of a sports scholarship

A local football club is offering the opportunity for school leavers to obtain a sports scholarship while training every day.

Upset as secondary school cancels A-level courses blaming a lack of numbers

Numbers as low as one or two students wanting to take a course have been blamed for the cancellation of some A-levels at a Fenland school.

New academy welcomes pupils and allows them to stay local

The new Wisbech Academy has welcomed its first pupils this week meaning students who faced journeys to schools outside the town can now stay local.

International research for Thomas Clarkson Academy student

One of Thomas Clarkson Academy's highest-achieving GCSE students has joined an international research project with Cambridge University.

Education

Harvest festivals reap goodies for foodbank

Pupils enjoy adventurous fun on residential stay

Pupils enjoy adventurous fun on residential stay

College aims for new ‘Green’ skills academy

College aims for new ‘Green’ skills academy

Secondary school won’t accept periods as excuse for absence unless details are given

Secondary school won’t accept periods as excuse for absence unless details are given

Mayor tours Combined Authority-funded training centre

Mayor tours Combined Authority-funded training centre

School to host reunion for former Wisbech High School pupils

School to host reunion for former Wisbech High School pupils

Schools need ‘immediate work’ to repair potentially dangerous ceilings

Schools need ‘immediate work’ to repair potentially dangerous ceilings

Open evening introducing families to new academy proved as success

Open evening introducing families to new academy proved as success

Academy raised thousands for trip to beach

Academy raised thousands for trip to beach

‘Children can be themselves and be free and wild’ says former teacher who has started forest school in fens

‘Children can be themselves and be free and wild’ says former teacher who has started forest school in fens

Volunteers sought for school place appeals panels

Volunteers sought for school place appeals panels

Whole school are skipping crazy as new initiative launched

Whole school are skipping crazy as new initiative launched

It’s time for schools to get festive for charity’s Rudolph event

It’s time for schools to get festive for charity’s Rudolph event

Care home is ‘buzzing’ after In Bloom win

Care home is ‘buzzing’ after In Bloom win

School appeal to create special outdoor space

School appeal to create special outdoor space

Bronze for school in trust’s ‘Olympics’

Bronze for school in trust’s ‘Olympics’

Kingsfield celebrates opening of its new library

Kingsfield celebrates opening of its new library

Football club is offering chance of a sports scholarship

Football club is offering chance of a sports scholarship

Upset as secondary school cancels A-level courses blaming a lack of numbers

Upset as secondary school cancels A-level courses blaming a lack of numbers

New academy welcomes pupils and allows them to stay local

New academy welcomes pupils and allows them to stay local

International research for Thomas Clarkson Academy student

International research for Thomas Clarkson Academy student

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