Sixth-formers spend a day at The Guardian

COCKERMOUTH Sixth Form students were given a unique insight into the world of journalism when they spent a day working at The Guardian.

Last updated 21 August 2008
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Students get animated about experts’ advice

Last updated 21 August 2008
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Who’s in the Partnership?

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Grand idea to encourage engineers

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Workington Sixth Form Centre

WE ARE a combined Sixth Form with Southfield Technology College and Stainburn School and Science College and based on a purpose built site for Post-16 Education.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Whitehaven Post 16 Centre

MAKING the decision to continue your education beyond 16 can be a big step but a rewarding and enjoyable one, providing you with new knowledge, skills, friends and prospects for your working life ahead. But don't just take our word for it... see what our students have to say.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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St Bees School Sixth-Form

ST BEES School has a Sixth Form of around 100 pupils and is seen by many parents as the ideal place for their son or daughter to spend the transition years between the very structured GCSE courses and the freedoms of university.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Myerscough College

MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE …more than you think! The college is one of the UK’s largest land-based colleges, offering a wide range of courses. It’s a popular choice for Cumbrian students, with a fantastic campus situated between Lancaster and Preston.

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Course for the nuclear scientists of tomorrow

Last updated 20 August 2008
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Students tackle a mini- decommissioning project

React Engineering was celebrating the 10th anniversary of its Into Engineering Week recently.

Last updated 31 July 2008
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Engineering new interest

WHAT better way to really understand the engineering industry than have the top engineers from across Cumbria visit your school?

Last updated 25 July 2008
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Things to do this summer

SUMMER holidays… nothing to do? Don’t worry there are plenty of activities and action packed days to keep your children occupied and out of trouble over the six week summer period.

Last updated 25 July 2008
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Deadlines, pressure and responsibility

SINCE October last year work experience has been the only thing on every student’s mind, myself included.

Last updated 23 July 2008
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Students get closer look at careers that attract them

COCKERMOUTH School students got the chance to speak to industry professionals at a careers convention recently.

Last updated 23 July 2008
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Pupils’ ‘awesome’ week at shipyard

PUPILS from St Joseph’s Catholic High School in Workington showed dedication and enthusiasm recently on their work experience placement. The five teenagers spent a week with BAE Systems Submarine Solutions in Barrow, making a daily three-and-a-half hour round trip to get to the shipyard.

Last updated 27 June 2008
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Speech day rounds off another year of success

THE Headmaster of St Bees School, Philip Capes, praised pupils and staff for their hard work and commitment at this year’s annual speech and prize giving ceremony.

Last updated 27 June 2008
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Your future, your choice...

THERE has never been better opportunities for 16-year-olds to continue their education or train for an exciting career.

Last updated 27 June 2008
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Forging links between business and schools

SOME of Cumbria’s major employers have attended a workshop to build links with local schools.

Last updated 25 June 2008
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Pupils help younger colleagues

A WORKINGTON school is pioneering a new course for some of its older pupils to equip them with the skills to guide and support younger pupils.

Last updated 25 June 2008
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