Education news

Professorship for Westlakes man

Published 7 January 2009

cemcdonald WESTLAKES’ Paul McDonald has been awarded the title of Professor in Environmental Radiochemistry.

Head calls for free school lunches Add your comments

Published 23 December 2008

A WHITEHAVEN head-teacher is supporting a growing campaign for universal free school meals.

Mop caps and smiles during Victorian Day

Published 23 December 2008

Nursery donation just fits the Bill

Published 23 December 2008

Tories back heads on pupil exclusions

Published 23 December 2008

ALMOST 4,000 children were sent home from school last year for offences including physical assault, sexual misconduct and theft. Of these 96 were alcohol- or drug-related.

Hundreds of children worship together

Published 17 December 2008

IN His Hands was the theme of a joint advent service that was enjoyed by more than 300 children.

£80m bid to revamp schools

Published 10 December 2008

COUNTY education chiefs have submitted an £80 million bid to revamp schools in West Cumbria – including building a new secondary in Workington.

Bishop at the double

Published 10 December 2008

THE Bishop of Penrith, the Rt Rev James Newcome, visited Whitehaven’s St James’ School last week on a double duty, to dedicate a new mosaic at the infants and to bless a new classroom at the juniors.

Retired teacher joins in school’s celebrations

Published 3 December 2008

RETIRED teacher Barbara McGuinness returned to Monkwray School recently to share in the celebrations as the school received a plaque to mark the children’s work helping maintain Trinity Gardens in town.

Thanks a million, say Jericho School pupils

Published 3 December 2008

WHITEHAVEN’S Jericho School has said “Thanks a million” to Jordan Nuclear, following their donation of £1,500.

Students see red over their mounting debts

Published 3 December 2008

WHEN Lauren Tranter graduates from university next year it should be a happy start to a new chapter in her life.

Busy Bees on bikes

Published 3 December 2008

THE children at Busy Bees, Low Moresby, recently took part in ‘Beep Beep Day’.

Team GB’s Paula pops in

Published 19 November 2008

TEAM GB paralympian basketball player Paula Johnson came to Whitehaven recently.

Children’s services changes

Published 19 November 2008

CHANGES are being made to the county’s Children’s Services to make it easier for people to get the support they need.

School party rescued as bus stuck in flood water

Published 12 November 2008

THIRTY children had to be rescued from a bus which got stuck in floodwater near St Bees just before midnight on Saturday.

Pupils step back in time and on to evacuation train

Published 12 November 2008

PUPILS from St Mary’s and Monkwray schools in Whitehaven relived a World War II experience that many children had when they were evacuated.

Students stage own American elections

Published 5 November 2008

YEAR 6 pupils at St James’ Junior School, Whitehaven, have taken part in the American elections this week, by nominating their own Barack Obama and John McCain in class.