Barrat’s ‘little bees’ in Beverley are seeing their hard work pay off as professional landscapers have now completed the bee friendly gardens they designed ready for summer. Barratt Yorkshire East commissioned Vertech Plants to deliver a garden which was specifically designed to support the development of the bee population as part of its Save the Bee project which is taking place across the region. Pupils at Tickton C of E…
East Riding’s Year 6 pupils should be proud of their outstanding results in the recent Key Stage 2 examinations, says Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness. East Riding’s results, which were released this week, put the Local Authority in the top 20% in the UK with 78% of students achieving level 4 and above in both English and Mathematics. This is a 5% improvement since 2009. “I am very…
East Riding College is set to become one of the first colleges nationally to offer a range of courses about hybrid vehicle technology. From September, it will offer three courses which start at general awareness raising of the technology and move up to more complex qualifications for those who will need to work on hybrid vehicles. Tutors hope that the courses, as well as appealing to motor mechanics and vehicle…
East Riding of Yorkshire Council would like to congratulate schools on their success as shown in the confirmed Key Stage 2 results, which were released today. Results for 11-year-old pupils clearly demonstrate the health of primary education in the East Riding. This places the East Riding as the highest performing authority in the Yorkshire and Humber region for both English and mathematics and as one of the most improved authorities…
An East Riding College worker is celebrating after winning a national award for championing the opinions of learners. Enrichment officer Tracy Underwood was named learner voice practitioner of the year the Learner Voice Awards, organised by the national Learning and Skills Improvement Service (LSIS) in partnership with the National Union of Students. The award recognises Tracy’s efforts to ensure learners are able to give their views on their course and…
Graham Stuart, MP for Beverley and Holderness is encouraging schools throughout East Yorkshire to apply for the Government’s newly announced school building scheme. The new programme will be privately financed and open to schools, academies and local authorities that can demonstrate the greatest need. Graham said; “I am pleased that the Government is providing funding for school facilities and making sure it goes to those areas with buildings in the…
On Wednesday 6th July the eight members of the East Riding Senior Percussion Ensemble and their director Chris Sykes, travelled to Birmingham to participate in the National Festival of Music for Youth. The group performed two works in the Recital Hall of Birmingham Conservatoire and were highly praised for their “exciting and full- blooded performance”. The adjudicators acknowledged that the group played with “a great sense of style, good individual…
The Friends of Longcroft School Pink Night proved to be a big hit. Several local businesses gave their support to the event that help raise over £1000 which will be used by FOL towards a mini bus for the school. Those there included The Hair Lounge, De Lacy Spa, The Fairy Godmother and Meadow Photography. Music on the night was provided by Paul and Rosie from Viking FM, adding that…
Roisin Gorry won St Nicholas Primary Schools art competition. Following Summer Theme, pupils of the school entered a number of drawings and paintings that were displayed to the public during the schools summer fair last week. Head teacher Lia Pollard said; “This is our first art competition for the school fair.” “We had a really high standard of pictures this year and it was difficult to choose a winner.” “All …
East Riding councillor David Elvidge put himself in the firing line at St Nicholas Primary School Fete. David was put in the stocks as visitors paid for the privilige of pelting him with wet sponges to raise money for the school. As well as the pleasure of watching David get soaked, there were plenty of other attractions on a lovely day for the event. There was chocoalte tombola, hook-a-duck, face-painting…
Andrew Wren has now taken up the post of Vice Principal, Curriculum and Quality, at East Riding College following the retirement of predecessor Sue Tuckey. Andrew, previously the College’s director of employer engagement and marketing secured the position after the post was advertised nationally with a large number of applicants from across the country. Andrew said: “I’m delighted to have the opportunity to build on the excellent work Sue has…
First Hull Trains’ passengers are set to enjoy an enhanced travel experience as train managers and hospitality staff have earned new qualifications in customer service. A total of 60 employees were enrolled on a customer service qualification delivered by East Riding College, resulting in an outstanding 98 per cent success rate. Mike Strickland, training coordinator at the College said: “The College has enjoyed a good working relationship with First Hull…
Carol Tomkinson, headteacher at Keldmarsh Primary School, said: “On behalf of Keldmarsh Primary School, I am delighted to be awarded the ICT Mark. It recognises our positive approach to ICT and the benefits it is bringing to our children. “We believe that ICT can be used in every aspect of learning and that it is essential our children are equipped for the modern world. “We are very proud to include…
An “outstanding” Beverley nursery school is to offer parents more choice by extending their hours and offering full days. From September, parents of children aged between three and five who are entitled to 15 hours a week of free nursery education, will be able to take advantage of breakfast, lunch and evening sessions at Beverley Manor Nursery School. The nursery currently offers morning sessions from 9am-12noon and afternoon sessions from…
Swinemoor Primary School were pleased to welcome Mrs. High and Mrs. White from the Beverley Decorative and Fine Arts Society today. The Society have generously supported a detailed arts project which focused on portraiture and the Victorian era. The work encompassed photography, sculpture, painting, literature and the main focus of the Society’s sponsorship, printing. Swinemoor School’s Art Coordinator Mrs. Bleazard said ‘The generous sponsorship the Society has provided has been…
Time is running out to enrol on a new short course designed to prepare people for a job working with children and vulnerable adults. The Bitesize: Safeguarding and Child Protection course at East Riding College in Beverley, is a six-week level four course (A-levels are level three) to be held at the Beverley campus in Gallows Lane. The first session will take place on Wednesday, May 25, from 1pm to…
National Smile Month 2011 is taking place between 15 May and 15 June and Perfect 32, a NHS and private dental practice in Beverley, is helping to spread the message of good oral health by hosting an event at Walkington Primary School on Wednesday, May 18. A team from Perfect 32 in Ladygate, which includes a dentist, hygienist and dental nurse, has been asked to start the fun-filled educational afternoon…
Longcroft School and Performing Arts College held its annual celebration of dance on 11th and 12th May 2011. Showcasing the various dance groups throughout the school, the production was a fantastic opportunity for parents, family and friends to see the hard work students have put in over the past year. Ranging from pieces choreographed by A-level students for their examinations, through to dance clubs for younger students, the performances highlighted…