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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…

Awards Night Celebrates Student Achievements

March 10, 2011

High-achieving students from East Riding College were congratulated on their efforts at the annual awards ceremony last night. The event saw 22 students each presented with a glass trophy and a gift voucher at the ceremony at the Gallows Lane campus in Beverley. Winners came from all over the East Riding and Hull and ranged from younger students in full-time further education to adults who were studying as part of…

Business Students Appeal for Unwanted Goods

March 3, 2011

Business students at East Riding College are appealing for donations of unwanted items for the local charity Real Aid. The students, who are studying towards a BTEC National Diploma in Business at the Beverley campus, are collecting unwanted items as part of their ‘Spring Clean Collection’ project. They are collecting goods such as pots and pans, linen, educational children’s toys, tools, CDs and DVDs, stationery and books. Real Aid is…

Secondary Schools Admissions 2011/12

March 1, 2011

Letters to parents telling them the outcome of their applications for secondary school places for next year will be sent out on Tuesday, 1 March 2011. All local authorities have to send the letters out on the same date. Nearly all parents in the East Riding of Yorkshire got places for their children at their preferred school. Of the 3,167 applications received, 3,102 (97.9 per cent) got places at their…

Increasing Understanding During Themed Week

February 18, 2011

Students at East Riding College are this week learning about different cultures and communities as part of its equality and diversity week. Activities and events, taking place at the Beverley and Bridlington campuses, range from sampling dishes from around the world to learning about the travelling community and trying out belly dancing. As well as enhancing students’ learning experience, the week is also for staff, who are learning about the…

Sports News From Longcroft Schools: February 2011

February 16, 2011

SPORTS ACADEMY TRIUMPH Mr King and Mrs Fitzpatrick took the Y7 and Y8 pupils from the academy and academy potential list plus one or two students who performed well in the recent sprints and jumps competition to take part in the Bridlington School Sports Partnership Sportshall Athletics competition at Beverley High. They totally dominated the event and came away with medals, trophies and a place in the Humber Final. The…

Friends of Longcroft School Prom Fashion Show

February 16, 2011

On Tuesday, in association with “The Fairy Godmothers” of 25 Ladygate, Beverley – FOLS presented their annual Prom Fashion Show. Students from years 11, 12 and 13, were fundamental in the success of the evening by managing all the back stage equipment/lighting/selling of tickets/modelling. The FOLS would like to thank the teachers who supported the students, the Renaissance Dance Company and The Longcroft Gospel Choir for providing the entertainment. Local…

Double Celebration For Beverley Preschool

February 11, 2011

Toll Gavel Church Preschool Playgroup have celebrated two major occasions this week. Children welcomed in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit by making a fantastic dragon. To add to the fun, they got to practise their chop-stick skills sampling a variety of Chinese foods. Also, Sheila Manson was appointed as the new manager. Sheila brings to the Preschool a wealth of experience in childcare and welfare. A Lancashire lass by…

Living Faith Library Brings Religion to Life

February 1, 2011

Students from East Riding College found out about a wide range of religions at a “living faith library” as part of a fortnight of special events. They were able to talk to followers of eight faiths as part of the “Enjoy and Achieve Fortnight”, with the religions represented being Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, Hindu, Quakers, Mormonism, Islam and Judaism. The events, one each at the Bridlington and Beverley campuses, were a…

Alice in Wonderland @ Longcroft School

January 28, 2011

In 1865, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll, published his most well-loved and popular book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Telling the tale of a curious girl who follows a white rabbit to a fantastical world of talking animals and living playing cards, the novel was an instant hit. With witty puns, social satire and mathematical whimsy, it struck a chord with Victorian readers and has done so…

More Power to be Given to Teachers Says MP

January 27, 2011

Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness welcomed today’s introduction of the Education Bill which aims to raise standards in education, improve international competitiveness, give greater freedoms and protection to teachers and provide free nursery education to disadvantaged two year olds. Graham said: “I support much of what is in the bill. It gives greater powers to teachers and heads, provides them with additional protection from malicious complaints and allows…

East Riding College Launches Free Transport Scheme

January 25, 2011

East Riding College is introducing a free transport scheme from September 2011 in a bid to support students who will be affected by the government’s withdrawal of the education maintenance allowance (EMA). More than 70 per cent of the College’s full-time 16 to 18-year-old students currently receive an EMA, which is worth up to £30 a week, and spend much of the allowance of transport to and from the College….

Beverley Schools Perform Well as East Riding Climbs League Tables

January 14, 2011

The performance of East Riding schools at the end of key stage four has jumped 11 places up the national league tables to 42nd. GCSE results have risen again for the sixth successive year. Validated results indicate that 77.7 per cent of pupils achieved five or more A*-C GCSE grades and 58.6 per cent achieved the government’s “gold standard” of five or more A*-C including English and mathematics, both these…

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