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Delight at school’s progress
A HEADTEACHER has expressed his pride after his school was given a glowing Ofsted report.
Teachers look forward to running challenge
THREE teachers who are used to running around after children will be running a half marathon for charity at the end of the month.
Children wrap up warm for Age UK
CHILDREN at Elveden Primary School got their woolies out in support of Age UK’s Spread the Warmth campaign.
Mum gets creative with new business
AN ENTERPRISING mother is hoping to make a big splash with her new art classes for under-fives.
TV magician dazzles at school’s special show
A TV magician dazzled more than 200 pupils, parents and guests when he performed a series of tricks at Culford School.
Speeding drivers come face to face with pupils
EMBARRASSED drivers came face to face with their potential victims as primary school pupils teamed up with the police.
Trio invited to think tank
THREE Thetford teachers have been asked by an influential think tank to give their views on how maths should be taught in the UK.
Science week inspires school’s young boffins
THE pupils of Cockfield Primary School have taken a trip into space, delved into the mysteries of water and explored the properties of materials this week.
Competition gives students inspiration
HOSPITALITY students at West Suffolk College, in Bury St Edmunds, have competed in the first heat of a national competition to inspire and educate young people in the industry.
Safety concern over bus
CONCERNS have been raised over the risks posed to children by a bus driving down a ‘narrow’ village road.
Children enjoy signing and singing
CHILDREN at Wood Ley Primary School have been taking part in the Sign2Sing event when schoolchildren across the country simultaneously performed a signing and singing song.
New Year brings prosperity to school
A RESTAURATEUR has united the Chinese and Bury St Edmunds communities by fund-raising for a local cause during an important event in the Chinese calendar.
Pupils create feeders for feathered friends
PUPILS have ensured their feathered friends are well catered for after creating a range of bird feeders.
School principal set for ‘chilly’ run
A SCHOOL principal is expecting a rather chilly experience when he takes on the challenging North Pole Marathon on April 5.
Primary school takes African trip
A PRIMARY school has been getting in touch with African culture after a special week of activities.
School joins Olympic scheme
STUDENTS at Stowmarket High School have been celebrating their success after the school’s PE department was accepted as part of the Olympic Get Set network.
‘Inspiring’ insight into Iraq ahead of school trip
STUDENTS were given an eye-opening glimpse into Iraq by a diplomat in preparation for a school visit to the recovering nation.
Schools celebrate results progress
SCHOOLS are celebrating their progress at GCSE and A-level following the release of annual league tables.
Course for youngsters
THE Prince’s Trust has teamed up with the NHS to help young people in Bury St Edmunds kick start a career in the health service.
Budding writers see their own stories in print
BUDDING authors had their work published in a book after winning a competition.
Nick delivers a special story treat
A GROUP of primary school pupils were given a special story-time this week when a children’s author read from his new book.
Dragons, ceramics and fashion in art
ART students at West Suffolk College have been helpijng usher in the Year of the Dragon.
Principal visits palace for OBE
PRINCIPAL of West Suffolk College Dr Ann Williams was yesterday visting Buckingham Palace to receive her OBE for services to education.
School raises cash in memory of popular Katie
A SCHOOL raised more than £460 for charity in memory of a former staff member, who died aged 17.
£5.5m for schools
COUNCILLORS have agreed to set aside £5.5 million for a proposed switch to two-tier education in Stowmarket and Stowupland.
Town celebrates Year of the Dragon
MYTHICAL creatures lured hundreds of people on to the streets of Bury St Edmunds this week, as crowds joined in with the Chinese New Year celebrations.
Free School wins DfE approval
CAMPAIGNERS were celebrating this week as a ground-breaking Free School was rubber-stamped after a three year struggle.
Children snap life on two continents
AN exhibition of photographs linking schools in Bury St Edmunds and Mali will open next Friday.
School league table results
SUFFOLK’S schools have shown a three per cent improvement at GCSE – but are still behind the national average.
Students set for ground-breaking journey to Iraq
A GROUP of brave Bury St Edmunds teenagers are to journey to Iraq for a ‘ground-breaking’ school venture.
Academy plans get thumbs up
PLANS for Thetford Academy’s single site have been approved by council members.
Youngsters given a lesson in Sikhism
THE teachings and practices of Sikhism was the focus of a multicultural afternoon at Barningham Primary School.
Kathy spills secret of Morse code
AMILDENHALL teacher has been asked to give her view on one of TV’s best-loved detectives.
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Weather for Bury St Edmunds
Thursday 23 February 2012
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