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A Fresher approach
LAKES College buzzed with excitement this month as the new term kicked off and the freshers festival was rolled out at the Lillyhall campus.
Last updated 29 September 2010
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From Dragon’s Den to Energus
ENGINEERING apprentices were treated to an induction this month that only dragons are used to.
Last updated 29 September 2010
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The A-team
WEST Cumbrian students danced, cheered and toasted the dawn of a new era after achieving record-breaking A-Level results.
Last updated 26 August 2010
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Dont panic!
THURSDAY August 19 is the day thousands of students and their parents have been waiting for and it’s fast approaching. It is, of course, A-level results day and for many young people it marks the end of a long wait to see if they’ve got a place at their chosen universities.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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Surviving exams: Here’s our top tips
AN examination is a test of learning, not memory. Examiners want to see evidence that students have drawn on their knowledge to develop a reasoned argument, rather than replicate course notes and textbook facts.
Last updated 26 May 2010
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TESTING times
WITH the exam season in full swing, teenagers across the country are feeling the heat. Socialising falls to the bottom of the list as revision timetables and last-minute work preparations take top priority.
Last updated 26 May 2010
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So many skills to pick up
THE dedication and commitment of Cumbria’s police has never been more prevalent than during the devastating floods that hit the county in November – the force was hailed as a team to be proud of and its efforts thrust into the limelight.
Last updated 30 April 2010
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Proudmans prove a class act as both go to school
LILLYHALL’S Lakes College sees hundreds of students pass through its doors every day each with their own educational ambitions, but two students have made their own mark at the site for a very different reason.
Last updated 15 April 2010
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Variety proved spice of life for teacher Lorraine
MOTHER of two Lorraine Hamer made the decision to leave her career as a researcher behind and train as a primary school teacher.
Last updated 15 April 2010
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Cindy’s long stretch as authentic Pilates teacher
CINDY Zudys is well known around West Cumbria where she has been teaching Pilates for more than 25 years, but few people would know the Keswick woman is Britain’s most experienced teacher of the exercise technique.
Last updated 15 April 2010
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Mum’s the word for teacher training
JULIA Wilson, from Cockermouth, was on a career break as a full-time mum before deciding to re-train as a primary teacher. But it was the experience she gained looking after her three children that encouraged her to make the move.
Last updated 15 April 2010
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Nicola has designs on life as a teacher
NICOLA Pennington always had a dream of working in textiles and with a degree in textiles from Glasgow School of Art, she was sure to have a lasting career in the industry.
Last updated 15 April 2010
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a new-look to your futures
WELCOME to the new look Futures! As you’ll probably notice we’ve decided to give the supplement a facelift with more of the things inside that you love to read – from the latest education and training news to features and even top tips.
Last updated 14 April 2010
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Mechanical engineers
MECHANICAL engineers provide solutions to the development of processes and products, ranging from small component designs to extremely large machinery or vehicles.
Last updated 1 March 2010
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