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Hands-on science experiments for north Cumbria schoolkids

School science photo Home-made rockets and flame throwers were fired around a village hall as schoolchildren got hands on with science experiments.

Last updated 5 March 2010
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West Cumbrian school on target to come out of special measures

In January 2009 St Matthew’s Primary School in Westnewton was put into special measures following a damning Ofsted report, shaking to the core the foundations of this small rural school and the wider community.

Last updated 26 February 2010
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Carlisle teacher's TV, football and fashion packs could improve reading and writing skills

Fancy being the next Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole or football club tycoon like Chelsea’s Roman Abramovich?

Last updated 24 February 2010
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North Cumbria primary school planning nursery

A primary school near Carlisle has launched plans to provide nursery education at the school.

Last updated 19 February 2010
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Is the end in sight for places wrangle?

Views are being sought on new proposals that could resolve the shortage of places witnessed in the north of the city following moves to close Belah School.

Last updated 16 February 2010
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Cumbrian school wants help to celebrate 100th birthday, all year long

Armathwaite School is appealing for former pupils to help with its centenary celebrations.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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Carlisle school’s foundation stone saved by head teacher

THE headteacher of Kingmoor Infant School has saved Belah School’s foundation stone from being destroyed by demolition crews.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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Carlisle's longest serving female headteacher to leave at Easter

Irene Roberts-Green’s school bursts with colour. She adores children and thinks they deserve the best.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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Building work on Cumbrian school's extension set to finish on time

Brampton's multi-million pound new primary school is on track to be completed in a matter of months.

Last updated 5 February 2010
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Mixed feelings about leaving Wigton Infant School after twenty years

A TEACHER is waving goodbye to the her school after 20 years – but while she’s looking forward to the future, she’s already full of promises to return.

Last updated 18 December 2009
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First choice of primary school will get less likely, warns Carlisle head

It will become increasingly difficult for parents to get their children into the primary school of their choice as education chiefs cut surplus places across the area, a leading Carlisle headteacher has warned.

Last updated 11 December 2009
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Contents of Cumbrian primary school sold at auction

Children's desks and play equipment from a Cumbrian school have gone under the hammer.

Last updated 11 December 2009
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Cumbria above national average for SATs results

Children across Cumbria are continuing to perform well in the controversial Key Stage 2 tests – better known as SATs.

Last updated 4 December 2009
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Falling pupil numbers force Cumbrian school to close

The end of an era has come for Wigton as St Ursula’s School prepares to close its doors for good.

Last updated 4 December 2009
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Carlisle schools in F1 national finals

Budding engineers from two Carlisle schools are bidding for their own F1 crowns.

Last updated 27 November 2009
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The only school to close due to floods

ALMOST 100 Cumbrian schools were closed when the disaster hit a week ago but only one – Crosby-on-Eden near Carlisle – was forced to shut because it was flooded.

Last updated 27 November 2009
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New leaders of the governors for suspended head’s school

THE top two governors at a Cumbrian primary school, rocked by the suspension of its headteacher, have been replaced.

Last updated 27 November 2009
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Right ingredients to make food facts fun

In the centre of Calthwaite a huge, brightly-coloured articulated lorry has been transformed into a state-of-the-art cooking classroom.

Last updated 21 November 2009
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The Focus on Food Cooking Bus is a national initiative supported by the Food For Life Partnership, a network of schools and communities across England committed to revolutionising school meals, reconnecting young people with farms, and inspiring families to cook and grow food.

Last updated 21 November 2009
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