Education
School remembers the war
WORLD War Two was remembered at Allonby Primary School this week .
Last updated 11 December 2008
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Sam sets sail for the Olympics
A COCKERMOUTH school pupil could be the next big sailing star of the Olympic games.
Last updated 11 December 2008
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Meaning of Christmas
DR Seuss’s Grinch and Trotters World of Animals have been teaching Maryport school pupils the true meaning of Christmas.A WOMAN who fell down a crag on Scafell Pike died as a result of her injuries, an inquest heard.SATELLITE navigation systems are guiding drivers into treacherous conditions on some of Cumbria’s most remote roads, say police.WORKINGTON and District Amateur Music Society’s production of Babes in the Wood will be performed at the town’s Carnegie Theatre later this month. The show will start on December 26 at 1pm and 4pm, and on December 27 and 28 at 2pm and 5pm. Tickets are £7.
Last updated 11 December 2008
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Pupils help out with river song
PUPILS at Crosscanonby St John’s School have mounted an exhibition at Maryport’s Wave Centre based on their studies of the River Ellen.
Last updated 11 December 2008
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Pupils prepare Xmas wreaths
BEACON Hill School students in Aspatria have been making Christmas wreathes.
Last updated 4 December 2008
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School’s teamwork gets glowing report
TEAMWORK has earned Northside Primary School a glowing Ofsted report.
Last updated 4 December 2008
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Schools closed – but no blizzard
MARYPORT’S Netherhall School was closed to all pupils yesterday on the basis of Wednesday night’s severe weather warnings.
Last updated 4 December 2008
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Master of mathematics
PUPILS at Cockermouth School took part in a maths master class with an international mathematician.
Last updated 4 December 2008
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Iggesund helps school exercises
DANCE tutor Albie Ollivierre visited primary school pupils in Workington last week, thanks to a donation from Iggesund Paperboard.
Last updated 4 December 2008
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Workington school's fitness challenge
PUPILS at a Workington school slipped on their running trainers and straddled their bikes to take part in a sponsored fitness challenge.
Last updated 28 November 2008
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New head for Maryport infant school
THE new headteacher at Maryport’s Ellenborough and Ewanrigg Infant School is a familiar face around school.
Last updated 28 November 2008
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Euro students say thank you to Dave
TEN Cockermouth School students who were given grants to go on educational trips abroad have given presentations about how the money was spent.
Last updated 27 November 2008
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High praise for village school from Ofsted
EDUCATION at Eaglesfield Paddle Primary School has been rated as outstanding.
Last updated 27 November 2008
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School’s savings aid for families
A MARYPORT school is helping townsfolk to beat the credit crunch.
Last updated 27 November 2008
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School’s book day
PUPILS from a school in Cockermouth attended a book day on Wednesday.
Last updated 27 November 2008
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Anti-bullying bands success
CHILDREN at Cockermouth School have raised £237 during anti-bullying week.
Last updated 27 November 2008
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New after-school club
BRIDEKIRK Dovenby School has opened the doors of a new club, set up by parents who wanted their children to have a safe place to go after school.
Last updated 27 November 2008
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Fire risks message to schools
THE fire service and police have joined together to warn children about the dangers of lighting fires.
Last updated 27 November 2008
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School’s support for rescue team
EAGLESFIELD Paddle Primary School has raised more than £350 for Cockermouth Mountain Rescue Team.
Last updated 27 November 2008
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School’s growing efforts
A WORKINGTON school is being helped to grow vegetables by a town DIY store.
Last updated 27 November 2008
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