Primary school latest
Brampton pupils wrap up warm for nature lessons
Published 5 December 2008
Youngsters at a north Cumbrian primary school have defied the big freeze to learn more about the great outdoors.
Shankhill pupils prove you can teach the older ones new clicks
Published 5 December 2008
Shankhill School pupils near Brampton are giving computer lessons to the grown-ups.
Singers get gold for music marvels
Published 5 December 2008
YOUNGSTERS at a north Cumbrian school are singing for joy today – but that’s nothing new.
School goes extra mile
Published 5 December 2008
A PRIMARY school in Wigton has narrowly missed out on a national award for its efforts to extend activities beyond the school day.
Speaking up for Sir in the classroom
Published 22 November 2008
The sound of chatter resonates around the brightly-coloured classroom.
Muddy boots discoveries
Published 21 November 2008
A NEW world has been opened up for Carlisle children unfamiliar with the countryside.
Penrith headteacher quits for dream job in New Zealand
Published 7 November 2008
He may have been born in the UK but it seems Cumbrian headteacher Allan Short has always been destined to become an honorary New Zealander.
Carlisle school’s lottery vote
Published 7 November 2008
A Carlisle school’s bid for lottery cash to help build outdoor classrooms will be put to the public vote.
After-school squash class proves big hit
Published 31 October 2008
A SQUASH club has been set up as a new after-school activity for pupils of James Rennie School in Carlisle.
Plans for centenary
Published 24 October 2008
PLANS are being drawn up to celebrate the centenary of Warwick Bridge School next September.
School celebrates 40 years at its new home
Published 24 October 2008
STAFF, parents and pupils of Fir Ends School, Smithfield, have been celebrating its 40th anniversary at its current site.
After-school squash class proves big hit
Published 24 October 2008
A SQUASH club has been set up as a new after-school activity for pupils of James Rennie School in Carlisle.
Coming soon to a catalogue near you
Published 21 October 2008
Caitlin, Thomas and Lucy come into the hall, grinning from ear to ear as they slip off their shoes and wait for instructions to sit in front of the camera. Paula Holden, headteacher at St Cuthbert’s, said: “It’s absolutely fantastic. Jo approached us and we instantly said yes.
Holm Cultram school celebrates its tenth birthday
Published 17 October 2008
Pupils, parents and staff at a Holm Cultram School celebrated 10 years at the heart of Abbeytown’s community.
New Kingmoor junior head is one of youngest in Cumbria
Published 10 October 2008
A Carlisle teacher is poised to become one of the youngest heads in Cumbria.
One stop shop for council services
Published 10 October 2008
WIGTON schoolchildren will have designs on the town’s new Community Office at its official launch on Tuesday.
Durdar youngsters help to uncover windows to a bygone world
Published 3 October 2008
Renovation work at a north Cumbrian school uncovered a set of windows hidden for 40 years.
Cumbrian schools rewarded for good practice
Published 3 October 2008
Four schools in Cumbria have achieved a national Leading Aspect Award for areas of good practice in the past school year.
Teachers chalk up a win for Cumbria
Published 3 October 2008
Two north Cumbrian teachers are heading to London to discover if they are winners in the 2008 Teaching Awards.
School pupils make beastly new friends – including The Dude
Published 3 October 2008
A scorpion, bearded dragon and hissing cockroaches were the latest additions to Bolton Low Houses CE School this week.
