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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…

Sally Bolton Wins Longcroft’s Young Musician of the Year

May 7, 2011

Talented musicians from Longcroft School and Performing Arts College were rewarded for their hard work at their Young Musicians awards night. Sally Bolton on the oboe won the overall award, with singer/ guitarist Sarah Shiels picking up a worthy award for best singer. Other awards went to Peter Bolton on the bassoon, to Madelaine Rann, Jess Lowery and Eva Lawrence. Longcroft School’s head of music Jonathan Chapman was effusive in…

Higher Level Short Course on Safeguarding and Child Protection

May 5, 2011

A new short course to prepare people for a job working with children and vulnerable adults will begin at East Riding College this month. Bitesize: Safeguarding and Child Protection is a six-week level four course (A-levels are level three) starting at the College’s Beverley campus on Wednesday, May 18, from 1pm to 4pm. It will give participants a thorough grounding in the essential concepts of safeguarding and child protection and…

Local School Gains Prestigious ICT Mark Award

May 5, 2011

Children at Swinemoor Primary in Beverley are at the forefront of using information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance their work, and that’s official! Following an extensive external assessment, Swinemoor has been awarded the prestigious ICT Mark. The award recognises the school’s success in developing the strategic use of ICT in both administration and across the curriculum. Parents will have proof that their children are attending a school at the…

Pink Night At Longcroft School

April 30, 2011

Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) will paint the town pink at a special night at the school in July. A number of Beverley businesses have already confirmed they will attend the first ever ‘Pink Night’ held at the school, which aims to promote health, beauty and well-being to the girls and their female relatives. FOLS also hope to raise money to buy a much-needed minibus, and promote the hard work…

East Riding College: Summer Courses in New Prospectus

April 13, 2011

East Riding College’s new part-time course guide, featuring courses starting after Easter, is now available. Courses featured include those related to career advancement, such as management and supervision qualifications, and many which are specific to job areas, such as hairdressing and beauty therapy, construction, engineering and catering. There is a section on the College’s Discover adult education courses, which are aimed at people who would like to take shorter courses…

Entrepreneur Nader Takes on Business Dragons

April 12, 2011

Enterprising business student Nader Koder narrowly missed out on winning a regional Dragon’s Den style contest. Nader, 18, who is studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Business at the College’s Gallows Lane campus, pitched his Eco-exerciser idea to a panel of four judges and came a close second to North Lindsey College student Milo Hotchin. Beverley resident Nader, who plans to study accounting and finance at university said: “I…

Golden Heart Commendation for Longcroft Pupils

April 8, 2011

Pupils at Longcroft School and Performing Arts College joined forces with the Hull and East Yorkshire NHS Trust in a project entitled ‘Healthi’, a work that was commended at the annual NHS Golden Heart ceremony at the KC Stadium on Thursday night. The students from the Creative and Media Diploma group were busy preparing for their latest production when they got a surprise visit from Anne Burdiss and Patrick Appleyard…

Swinemoor Primary Praised By Education Secretary

April 7, 2011

Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove declared himself impressed with the standards set by Swinemoor Primary School. He was accompanied on a visit to the school recently by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart. The Secretary of State described the children’s work, progress and effort as “outstanding”. In a letter to parents, deputy head teacher Jane Sharp said Mr Gove’s comments were testament to the efforts of the children…

Paper Sculpture Project @ Swinemoor Primary School

April 6, 2011

Swinemoor Primary School have enjoyed a week of creativity under a renowned professional sculptor. Deputy head teacher Jane Sharp told HU17.net: “Our children from Years 5 and 6 have been lucky enough to participate in a fabulous Paper Sculpture Project this week, led by visiting artist Philip Cox and funded by kind sponsorship from some of the school’s funds, including Beverley Rotary Club. “Philip Cox is a high-profile professional sculptor…

It’s Grammar Time:You Can’t Touch Us

March 31, 2011

Beverley Grammar School celebrated their victory well as they beat Longcroft School 19-7 in the final fixture of the Beverley Cup. The fixture was moved at the last minute from Beverley RUFC’s Beaver Park home to Longcroft School, although playing at home proved to be no advantage. Beverley Grammar took an early 14 point lead in a game that was hampered by the windy conditions. But Longcroft pulled a try…

Grammar School Beat Longcroft in Schools Rugby

March 31, 2011

Beverley Grammar School beat Longcroft School in the annual rugby competition and, judging by the reaction of the players, it meant a lot to them. Beverley Grammar School won three of the four games yesterday as their Year 7, 8 and 9 teams all beat their Longcroft counterparts. Longcroft did win one of their matches, the Year 10 lads beating Beverley Grammar Year 10 51-6. Beverley Grammar are 3 –…

Ofsted Report Highlights Outstanding Leadership and Exceptional Student Progress

March 30, 2011

East Riding College is celebrating following the endorsement of the high quality of its provision given by the education watchdog, Ofsted Students at the College make “exceptional progress” as a result of “outstanding leadership and management”, according to the inspection report made by Ofsted following their visit to the College last month. The report also highlighted the students’ “excellent” employability skills, “outstanding guidance and support” and the “outstanding financial management…

Education Minister to tour Beverley Schools

March 26, 2011

Michael Gove MP, the Secretary of State for education, is to tour some of Beverley’s schools after being asked to come to the town by Graham Stuart MP. The Minister is due to make his visit on April 1. Graham said: “This is great news. A second ministerial visit to the constituency so soon shows how this Government’s Ministers are willing to get out and see the state of the…

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