Children at Swinemoor Primary in Beverley are at the forefront of using information and communications technology (ICT) to enhance their work, and that’s official! Following an extensive external assessment, Swinemoor has been awarded the prestigious ICT Mark. The award recognises the school’s success in developing the strategic use of ICT in both administration and across the curriculum. Parents will have proof that their children are attending a school at the…
Friends of Longcroft School (FOLS) will paint the town pink at a special night at the school in July. A number of Beverley businesses have already confirmed they will attend the first ever ‘Pink Night’ held at the school, which aims to promote health, beauty and well-being to the girls and their female relatives. FOLS also hope to raise money to buy a much-needed minibus, and promote the hard work…
East Riding College’s new part-time course guide, featuring courses starting after Easter, is now available. Courses featured include those related to career advancement, such as management and supervision qualifications, and many which are specific to job areas, such as hairdressing and beauty therapy, construction, engineering and catering. There is a section on the College’s Discover adult education courses, which are aimed at people who would like to take shorter courses…
Enterprising business student Nader Koder narrowly missed out on winning a regional Dragon’s Den style contest. Nader, 18, who is studying for a BTEC National Diploma in Business at the College’s Gallows Lane campus, pitched his Eco-exerciser idea to a panel of four judges and came a close second to North Lindsey College student Milo Hotchin. Beverley resident Nader, who plans to study accounting and finance at university said: “I…
Pupils at Longcroft School and Performing Arts College joined forces with the Hull and East Yorkshire NHS Trust in a project entitled ‘Healthi’, a work that was commended at the annual NHS Golden Heart ceremony at the KC Stadium on Thursday night. The students from the Creative and Media Diploma group were busy preparing for their latest production when they got a surprise visit from Anne Burdiss and Patrick Appleyard…
Secretary of State for Education Michael Gove declared himself impressed with the standards set by Swinemoor Primary School. He was accompanied on a visit to the school recently by Beverley and Holderness MP Graham Stuart. The Secretary of State described the children’s work, progress and effort as “outstanding”. In a letter to parents, deputy head teacher Jane Sharp said Mr Gove’s comments were testament to the efforts of the children…
Swinemoor Primary School have enjoyed a week of creativity under a renowned professional sculptor. Deputy head teacher Jane Sharp told HU17.net: “Our children from Years 5 and 6 have been lucky enough to participate in a fabulous Paper Sculpture Project this week, led by visiting artist Philip Cox and funded by kind sponsorship from some of the school’s funds, including Beverley Rotary Club. “Philip Cox is a high-profile professional sculptor…
Beverley Grammar School celebrated their victory well as they beat Longcroft School 19-7 in the final fixture of the Beverley Cup. The fixture was moved at the last minute from Beverley RUFC’s Beaver Park home to Longcroft School, although playing at home proved to be no advantage. Beverley Grammar took an early 14 point lead in a game that was hampered by the windy conditions. But Longcroft pulled a try…
Beverley Grammar School beat Longcroft School in the annual rugby competition and, judging by the reaction of the players, it meant a lot to them. Beverley Grammar School won three of the four games yesterday as their Year 7, 8 and 9 teams all beat their Longcroft counterparts. Longcroft did win one of their matches, the Year 10 lads beating Beverley Grammar Year 10 51-6. Beverley Grammar are 3 –…
East Riding College is celebrating following the endorsement of the high quality of its provision given by the education watchdog, Ofsted Students at the College make “exceptional progress” as a result of “outstanding leadership and management”, according to the inspection report made by Ofsted following their visit to the College last month. The report also highlighted the students’ “excellent” employability skills, “outstanding guidance and support” and the “outstanding financial management…
Michael Gove MP, the Secretary of State for education, is to tour some of Beverley’s schools after being asked to come to the town by Graham Stuart MP. The Minister is due to make his visit on April 1. Graham said: “This is great news. A second ministerial visit to the constituency so soon shows how this Government’s Ministers are willing to get out and see the state of the…
High-achieving students from East Riding College were congratulated on their efforts at the annual awards ceremony last night. The event saw 22 students each presented with a glass trophy and a gift voucher at the ceremony at the Gallows Lane campus in Beverley. Winners came from all over the East Riding and Hull and ranged from younger students in full-time further education to adults who were studying as part of…
Business students at East Riding College are appealing for donations of unwanted items for the local charity Real Aid. The students, who are studying towards a BTEC National Diploma in Business at the Beverley campus, are collecting unwanted items as part of their ‘Spring Clean Collection’ project. They are collecting goods such as pots and pans, linen, educational children’s toys, tools, CDs and DVDs, stationery and books. Real Aid is…
Letters to parents telling them the outcome of their applications for secondary school places for next year will be sent out on Tuesday, 1 March 2011. All local authorities have to send the letters out on the same date. Nearly all parents in the East Riding of Yorkshire got places for their children at their preferred school. Of the 3,167 applications received, 3,102 (97.9 per cent) got places at their…
Students at East Riding College are this week learning about different cultures and communities as part of its equality and diversity week. Activities and events, taking place at the Beverley and Bridlington campuses, range from sampling dishes from around the world to learning about the travelling community and trying out belly dancing. As well as enhancing students’ learning experience, the week is also for staff, who are learning about the…
SPORTS ACADEMY TRIUMPH Mr King and Mrs Fitzpatrick took the Y7 and Y8 pupils from the academy and academy potential list plus one or two students who performed well in the recent sprints and jumps competition to take part in the Bridlington School Sports Partnership Sportshall Athletics competition at Beverley High. They totally dominated the event and came away with medals, trophies and a place in the Humber Final. The…
Toll Gavel Church Preschool Playgroup have celebrated two major occasions this week. Children welcomed in the Chinese Year of the Rabbit by making a fantastic dragon. To add to the fun, they got to practise their chop-stick skills sampling a variety of Chinese foods. Also, Sheila Manson was appointed as the new manager. Sheila brings to the Preschool a wealth of experience in childcare and welfare. A Lancashire lass by…
Students from East Riding College found out about a wide range of religions at a “living faith library” as part of a fortnight of special events. They were able to talk to followers of eight faiths as part of the “Enjoy and Achieve Fortnight”, with the religions represented being Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, Hindu, Quakers, Mormonism, Islam and Judaism. The events, one each at the Bridlington and Beverley campuses, were a…
