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Students’ Champion Tracy Wins National Award

August 2, 2011

An East Riding College worker is celebrating after winning a national award for championing the opinions of learners. Enrichment officer Tracy Underwood was named learner voice practitioner of the year the Learner Voice Awards, organised by the national Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) in partnership with the National Union of Students. The award recognises Tracy’s efforts to ensure learners are able to give their views on their course and…

MP Encourages Schools To Apply For New school Facilities Funding

July 29, 2011

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness is encouraging schools throughout East Yorkshire to apply for the Government’s newly announced school building scheme. The new programme will be privately financed and open to schools, academies and local authorities that can demonstrate the greatest need. Graham said; “I am pleased that the Government is providing funding for school facilities and making sure it goes to those areas with buildings in the…

National Festival Award For East Riding Musicians

July 12, 2011

On Wednesday 6th July the eight members of the East Riding Senior Percussion Ensemble and their director Chris Sykes, travelled to Birmingham to participate in the National Festival of Music for Youth. The group performed two works in the Recital Hall of Birmingham Conservatoire and were highly praised for their “exciting and full- blooded performance”. The adjudicators acknowledged that the group played with “a great sense of style, good individual…

An Evening of Perfect Pampering

July 12, 2011

The Friends of Longcroft School Pink Night proved to be a big hit. Several local businesses gave their support to the event that help raise over £1000 which will be used by FOL towards a mini bus for the school. Those there included The Hair Lounge, De Lacy Spa, The Fairy Godmother and Meadow Photography. Music on the night was provided by Paul and Rosie from Viking FM, adding that…

Roisin Gorry Wins St Nicholas Schools First Summer Art Competition

July 8, 2011

Roisin Gorry won St Nicholas Primary Schools art competition. Following Summer Theme, pupils of the school entered a number of drawings and paintings that were displayed to the public during the schools summer fair last week. Head teacher Lia Pollard said; “This is our first art competition for the school fair.” “We had a really high standard of pictures this year and it was difficult to choose a winner.” “All …

Great Day Out @ St Nicholas School Fete

July 2, 2011

East Riding councillor David Elvidge put himself in the firing line at St Nicholas Primary School Fete. David was put in the stocks as visitors paid for the privilige of pelting him with wet sponges to raise money for the school. As well as the pleasure of watching David get soaked, there were plenty of other attractions on a lovely day for the event. There was chocoalte tombola, hook-a-duck, face-painting…

New Vice-Principal Looks Forward to Future Challenges

June 21, 2011

Andrew Wren has now taken up the post of Vice Principal, Curriculum and Quality, at East Riding College following the retirement of predecessor Sue Tuckey. Andrew, previously the College’s director of employer engagement and marketing secured the position after the post was advertised nationally with a large number of applicants from across the country. Andrew said: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to build on the excellent work Sue has…

Train Crew Take ‘On Board’ Principles of Great Customer Service

June 15, 2011

First Hull Trains’ passengers are set to enjoy an enhanced travel experience as train managers and hospitality staff have earned new qualifications in customer service. A total of 60 employees were enrolled on a customer service qualification delivered by East Riding College, resulting in an outstanding 98 per cent success rate. Mike Strickland, training coordinator at the College said: “The College has enjoyed a good working relationship with First Hull…

Prestigious ICT Mark Award For Keldmarsh Primary School

June 9, 2011

Carol Tomkinson, headteacher at Keldmarsh Primary School, said: “On behalf of Keldmarsh Primary School, I am delighted to be awarded the ICT Mark. It recognises our positive approach to ICT and the benefits it is bringing to our children. “We believe that ICT can be used in every aspect of learning and that it is essential our children are equipped for the modern world. “We are very proud to include…

Outstanding Beverley Nursery Extends Hours

June 1, 2011

An “outstanding” Beverley nursery school is to offer parents more choice by extending their hours and offering full days. From September, parents of children aged between three and five who are entitled to 15 hours a week of free nursery education, will be able to take advantage of breakfast, lunch and evening sessions at Beverley Manor Nursery School. The nursery currently offers morning sessions from 9am-12noon and afternoon sessions from…

Swinemoor Primary School Welcome Project Sponsors

May 20, 2011

Swinemoor Primary School were pleased to welcome Mrs. High and Mrs. White from the Beverley Decorative and Fine Arts Society today. The Society have generously supported a detailed arts project which focused on portraiture and the Victorian era. The work encompassed photography, sculpture, painting, literature and the main focus of the Society’s sponsorship, printing. Swinemoor School’s Art Coordinator Mrs. Bleazard said ‘The generous sponsorship the Society has provided has been…

Still Time To Sign Up For Bite Size Course

May 20, 2011

Time is running out to enrol on a new short course designed to prepare people for a job working with children and vulnerable adults. The Bitesize: Safeguarding and Child Protection course at East Riding College in Beverley, is a six-week level four course (A-levels are level three) to be held at the Beverley campus in Gallows Lane. The first session will take place on Wednesday, May 25, from 1pm to…

Walkington Primary School Children Get ‘The Smile Factor’!

May 19, 2011

National Smile Month 2011 is taking place between 15 May and 15 June and Perfect 32, a NHS and private dental practice in Beverley, is helping to spread the message of good oral health by hosting an event at Walkington Primary School on Wednesday, May 18. A team from Perfect 32 in Ladygate, which includes a dentist, hygienist and dental nurse, has been asked to start the fun-filled educational afternoon…

An Evening Of Dance @ Longcroft School

May 18, 2011

Longcroft School and Performing Arts College held its annual celebration of dance on 11th and 12th May 2011. Showcasing the various dance groups throughout the school, the production was a fantastic opportunity for parents, family and friends to see the hard work students have put in over the past year. Ranging from pieces choreographed by A-level students for their examinations, through to dance clubs for younger students, the performances highlighted…

East Riding College: Glowing Report From Investors In People

May 18, 2011

East Riding College has earned glowing praise from Investors in People for the way it looks after its staff. Following an inspection in March, the report confirmed the retention of the Investors in People mark and highlighted a number of areas of best practice. It said it was staff are with the managers in the change process, staff are positive to the requirement for flexibility and consider it a good…

School Garden Goes Public

May 18, 2011

St John of Beverly Roman Catholic Primary School, Yorkshire, one of only a handful of schools across the country to be listed in the National Garden Scheme’s (NGS) The Yellow Book 2011, opens its gates to the public July 15 and 17. Pupils at the school are very excited about this recognition of their efforts. St John’s has embraced gardening fully into their curriculum. Inspired by Assistant Headteacher Jonathan Roe…

Students’ Extreme Sport Fundraiser For Third World Children

May 11, 2011

A group of health and social care students at East Riding College are taking part in the extreme sport “zorbing” to raise money for children they sponsor in Third World countries. The daring Beverley-based learners will jump into giant inflatable balls before rolling at speed down grassy slopes at the ‘Roll-Mania’ centre near Leeds. They hope to raise at least £100 each – a total of £1,300 – for their…

ERYC Primary School Admissions

May 9, 2011

East Riding of Yorkshire parents who have applied for 2011/2012 primary school places at schools will be told the results of their applications in the next few days. Letters were posted to parents on Friday, 6 May 2011. This is the first year that local authorities have been required to use co-ordinated schemes for school admissions. Under the co-ordinated schemes, parents apply for school places through the local authority for…

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