Education
Seaton school reopens as the Cumbria’s first academy
Infant school pupils in Seaton will start the new school year on Monday at Cumbria’s first academy for primary school children.
Last updated 2 September 2010
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Best ever GCSE results for Maryport school
MARYPORT’S Netherhall School has recorded the best GCSE results in its history. (1 comment)
Last updated 26 August 2010
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Flood hit students rise to A-level challenge
West Cumbrian students, who had their lives turned upside down by the November floods, put the pain of losing their homes and possessions behind them by achieving record-breaking A-level results. (1 comment)
Last updated 19 August 2010
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West Cumbria Learning Centre out of special measures
THE West Cumbria Learning Centre has come out of special measures following a satisfactory Ofsted report.
Last updated 30 July 2010
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New cash for Cockermouth School £3.8m science lab plan
COCKERMOUTH School has received £5,000 towards the second stage of its feasibility study for a £3.8 million science skills laboratory and planetarium.
Last updated 15 July 2010
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Maryport students go to the prom
Maryport's Netherhall School pupils were at the prom.
Last updated 9 July 2010
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Maryport rock stars win national award
Netherhall School has won a national Rock Challenge award – the only school in Cumbria to do so this year.
Last updated 9 July 2010
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Cockermouth School funding hopes despite blow to £61.5m programme
COCKERMOUTH School headteacher Geoff Walker has described the Government’s move to scrap a £61.5 million investment programme in West Cumbria secondary schools as a massive blow.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Maryport school leaders vow to fight on after huge £61.5m blow
A PLANNED £20 million revamp of Maryport’s Netherhall School has been axed by the Government. (1 comment)
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Teachers retire with 125 years of service
FIVE teachers with 125 years of experience between them will leave Maryport’s Netherhall School at the end of this term.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Workington schools ‘will live to fight another day’
A SCHEME to build a new secondary school in Workington has been scrapped by the Government just three months after it was approved by Labour. (1 comment)
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Cumbrian primary schools take up the Rock Challenge
Primary school pupils from across Allerdale took to the stage for this year’s Junior Rock Challenge at the Sands Centre, Carlisle.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Caution over bid for academy status for West Cumbria primary
EAGLESFIELD Paddle Primary School is proceeding with caution after being offered the chance to fast-track a move to academy status.
Last updated 8 July 2010
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Record-breaking Workington school art exhibition
WORKINGTON Sixth Form Centre celebrated this week after an art exhibition broke records with the largest ever number of entrants.
Last updated 1 July 2010
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Workington school headteacher to retire after 35 years
THE headteacher of Westfield Primary School, Workington will retire at the end of this term after eight years at the school.
Last updated 1 July 2010
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West Cumbrian primary schools show interest in academy status
TWO Allerdale schools have expressed an interest in becoming academies.
Last updated 1 July 2010
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Rock Challenge triumph for Workington school
A WORKINGTON school has made it to the highest division in a national performing competition.
Last updated 1 July 2010
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West Cumbria exam cheat teacher suspended for a year
A WEST Cumbrian teacher who passed off her own work as that of her students has been suspended for 12 months. (8 comments)
Last updated 1 July 2010
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Workington pupils put on the glitz for school prom
Youngsters from Stainburn Science and Technology College in Workington celebrated the end of school at their prom at Hunday Manor, near Workington.
Last updated 28 June 2010
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Workington student impresses chef Jean Christophe Novelli with his skill
Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli praised the quality of Workington's Lakes College students at a special cookery class.
Last updated 25 June 2010
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