Education
Pre-school wins praise and ‘good’ rating from Ofsted
THE service provided by Tiddlywinks Pre-School, in Tilton-on-the-Hill, was found to be ‘good’ by Ofsted.
Cow delivery is udder surprise for Whissendine Primary School pupils video
PUPILS and teachers at Whissendine Primary School were left highly am-oosed when a blue and white cow turned up at their gate.
Who’ll be hired in Apprentice challenge?
BUSINESS students from John Ferneley College are taking part in a Young Apprentice challenge - to sell the Melton Times.
Pupils thrilled by visit to miniature railway
THRILLED schoolchildren learned about trains and got the chance to ride on a small locomotive when they visited Stapleford Miniature Railway.
Teacher in running for national award
A NEW teacher has gone straight to the top of the class in the eyes of her pupils after being nominated for a national award.
College wins an extra £13m for campus plans
BROOKSBY Melton College has secured an extra £13m to transform its two campuses and invest in new teaching and learning facilities.
Tots are heroes for Save the Children
CHILDREN and staff at Pea Pod Day Nursery, Hickling Pastures, have been dressing up to raise money for Save the Children.
Long Clawson pupils impress in dairy’s cheese-making competition
IMAGINATIVE pupils churned out some interesting flavours when they took part in a cheese-making competition run by Long Clawson Dairy.
Dancing pupils are in a spin
ENERGETIC pupils have gained a greater understanding of the importance of culture by taking part in a Maypole Dance.
Brooksby Melton College student’s film to be shown at prestigious Cannes Festival video
AN AMBITIOUS young filmmaker will be rubbing shoulders with movie stars, producers and distributors when he heads to the Cannes Film Festival later this month.
Pupils recognised for promoting bird life
A MELTON school has been recognised by national charity the RSPB for its work on supporting local bird life.
Sainsbury’s warns pupils of building site dangers
SAINSBURY’S project team staff have been visiting primary schools to warn pupils about the dangers found on building sites.
N-ice work! School builds its own milk bottle igloo video
N-ICE work from children, parents and staff culminated in the creation of a huge milk bottle igloo at Thrussington Primary School.
Mars cash helps Knossington Grange School introduce fish tank therapy
AN UNUSUAL therapy tool helping pupils of Knossington Grange Therapeutic School is to be introduced thanks to a donation from the Mars in the Community fund.
BBC presenter supports Somerby Primary School’s ‘Grow Your Own’ project
BBC Radio Leicester presenter Ben Jackson visited Somerby Primary School as part of his ‘Grow your Own’ project 2013, encouraging people to grow their own vegetables.
Ellie’s anti-racism modal is a winner
A TWELVE year old pupil has been named as one of the winners of a national anti-racism competition.
Top school choices success
NEW figures have revealed that record numbers of children have places at their first choice primary, infant or junior school.
Delight at author’s visit
A PARENT’S Christmas present to Stathern Primary School helped to bring author Michaela Morgan to work with the children for a day.
Free trees for communities
THE Woodland Trust is giving away free packs of trees to schools and communities and is now taking applications for free trees in the autumn.
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Monday 20 May 2013
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