Bemrose students get a front-row seat to engineering and sustainability at the Houses of Parliament
STUDENTS from The Bemrose School were invited to the House of Lords to listen to industry experts discuss the latest developments in engineering and sustainability. The year 10 pupils, who all study triple science with a keen interest in engineering, heard a debate on how the UK is working towards reducing our carbon emissions and how […]
Allestree Woodlands School gives girls a boost in science
A Derby secondary school says sciences are now just as popular for girls as boys thanks to successful efforts to attract more females into STEM (sciences technology engineering and maths) subjects. In fact, the sciences are proving popular across the board, with more than 30 students in A-Level classes for subjects such as chemistry and […]
William Gilbert….ARE YOU READY?!
One of the stars of the BBC series Gladiators, Zack George – also known as Steel – has paid a visit to William Gilbert CofE Primary School in Derbyshire, where he led a workshop for pupils to promote good health and wellbeing. The former UK’s fittest man, has launched his initiative ‘Zacktiv’ in a personal […]
Derby students are looking for their own fairy godmothers to get them to the ball
Students at a Derby school are looking to the community to ‘make their dream come true’ with a £10 donation, for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity of a school prom. Due to a lack of funds after government cuts this year, the prom committee at The Bemrose School, in Uttoxeter New Road, is asking the Derby community […]
Teacher’s cancer journey inspires quilt that unites school community
A headteacher who faced a life-changing diagnosis has turned her experience into a heartfelt project that symbolises the strength and unity of her school community. After a routine mammogram, executive headteacher Paula Martin was diagnosed with breast cancer and immediately underwent surgery. Just two weeks later, she returned to work, where she finds comfort and […]
Bemrose takes careers day into the community to break barriers
STAFF from a Derby school have taken a careers event into the community to help teach families – particularly those of Roma children – about the benefits of higher education. The Bemrose School reached into the heart of the community by hosting the careers night at Hardwick Primary School, on Dover Street, in Normanton. By […]
Firefighter’s BSL skills make critical difference for deaf accident victim
A deaf lady who was involved in a road traffic accident has paid tribute to the firefighter who used his recently acquired British Sign Language skills to look after her. June Carol Lush described Ben Middleton as ‘a huge comfort’ after he was called to the scene of the incident on the A6 in Ambergate, […]
Murray Park summer school is a hit with new starters
Almost 300 children from 34 different primary schools were invited to attend a week of activities at their new secondary school to make new friends and get a taste of their new academic life through a summer school initiative. Through a carefully curated mix of academic workshops, team-building exercises, and creative projects, pupils transitioning into year 7 […]
Derby teachers dig deep to help local families get through the summer
Staff at a Derby school are set to give up their spare time to deliver food hampers to families living across the community to help them through the cost-of-living crisis during the summer. The hampers, which contain everything from tinned vegetables to cornflakes to pasta, will be handed out to the households this week after […]
Derby school strikes gold with prestigious accreditation
A Normanton school is one of only 24 in the UK this year to receive a “gold-standard” accreditation for pupils’ speaking and listening skills – despite just 4% using English as their first language. Hardwick Primary School, located on Dover Street, has become the first school in the city to receive this accolade for its […]