Lichfield teenager ‘overcomes significant challenges” as school hosts Oscars-themed award ceremony.
A Lichfield teenager who has “overcome significant challenges” throughout the year has been praised by his co-headteachers after he picked up a top prize at his special school’s awards night. Louis Fanshaw, 16, was among a host of worthy winners when Queen’s Croft High School held the Oscar-themed event earlier this month to recognise the […]
Roast dinners and football – Chinese children get a taste of British life
Chinese children enjoyed roast dinners, football and school trips last week as they were welcomed to Derby primary and secondary pupils as part of a visit arranged through the Global School Alliance. Cherry Tree Hill Primary School in Chaddesden welcomed pupils from Hongxing Road Primary School in the Chinese city of Hefei, while Lees Brook […]
SkegVegas 100-mile bike ride set to return as charities net £50,000 windfall
Organisers of a sponsored 100-mile bike ride which took cyclists from Derby to Skegness have handed over £50,000 to two city charities – and are already looking for people to take part next year. Cosy Foundation has given the money to the Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre and Derby Kids’ Camp following the SkegVegas 100 event, […]
Marketing industry could act as a “canary in the coalmine” to gauge the UK’s post-election mood
Activity levels across the UK’s marketing agencies could act as “a canary in the coalmine” when it comes to showing if businesses have been buoyed by Sir Keir Starmer’s election, according to an industry expert. Leanne Mordue, director of Derby-based digital marketing agency JDR Group, predicts that any positive change in the nation’s mindset could […]
Award-winning homelessness organisation Derventio Housing Trust expands into new Warwick office space due to soaring demand
An award-winning housing trust providing accommodation for people otherwise at risk of homelessness is expanding into new office space this July after seeing a rise in demand in Warwickshire. Derventio Housing Trust, which provides single bed-space accommodation across five UK counties, launched in Warwickshire in 2021 and since then has seen an increase in need […]
Students get byte-sized introduction to tech careers thanks to Derby company
Aspiring computer scientists from Lees Brook Academy were given a tour of a leading tech company and learned about the different careers available in the field. A group of Year 10 students from the school in Chaddesden were taken to Barron McCann Limited in Derby on June 20 as part of the school’s work […]
Children’s green fingers help school raise the flag
Pupils at Asterdale Primary School have worked to achieve international accreditation for their exceptional work in promoting sustainability and raising environmental awareness among their peers. They have achieved the Eco-Schools‘ Green Flag award, a symbol of their work to improve the environment and commitment to appreciating the outdoors. The Spondon school’s Eco Council, which has a […]
Voting fever hits Derby school as it holds mock general election for the first time
Election fever is sweeping a city secondary school where every pupil has the chance to vote for sixth formers representing the three main political parties. Every pupil at Derby Cathedral School has the opportunity to vote in the mock general election and even those on a school trip to Malaga have been invited to place […]
Lubrizol bowls over local club after donating eco picnic table made by award-winning business TDP
A thriving Derbyshire sports club is being kept bowling along after a generous neighbouring science company donated a new picnic table made by an award-winning local company. Hazelwood Bowls Club, which is 30 years old next year, has been given a brand-new picnic table funded by the science company next door – Lubrizol – through […]
Pupils help devise a campaign about school attendance
CHILDREN across the city have contributed to a campaign about school attendance which was launched this week at an annual conference. Pupils from schools including City of Derby Academy, Chellaston Academy, Hardwick Primary and Bishop Lonsdale Church of England School worked on the campaign about the positive reasons for attending school. It is part of […]