Local charity makes Christmas unforgettable for two outstanding Bemrose students
Two outstanding pupils have been rewarded for their hard work with early Christmas presents after a city charity surprised them both with brand new PlayStation five’s. Derby-based Audrey’s Charity, has partnered with local company Albatross Cars to donate two PS5 consoles—each complete with two games—to The Bemrose School, to recognise students’ hard work this Christmas. The […]
High-flying entrepreneurs use Christmas fayre to raise funds
Students from a Derby school had a taste of The Apprentice when they used their entrepreneurial skills to raise funds for school essentials like hoodies and residential trips. Year six pupils from The Bemrose Primary School, in Radcliffe Drive, devised and executed business ideas which led to them setting up fundraising stalls at a Christmas […]
Keep carers in mind to help them cope at Christmas
Friends and neighbours are being encouraged to check up on people who are carers over Christmas to make sure they’re not feeling isolated at what can often be their loneliest time of the year. Raj Johal, executive director of Derby carers organisation Blue Sky Brokers, says the festive period can be a particularly tough time […]
Businesses urged to make a difference to families going through trauma by adopting me&dee as their “Charity of the Year”
Businesses have been urged to go local and make a huge impact on families going through the worst times by adopting Derbyshire’s big-hearted “me&dee” as their Charity of the Year. Founded by Maria Hanson MBE, the charity is marking its 18th birthday in 2024 and helps hundreds of families a year when a life limiting […]
Bolsover Church of England Junior School SIAMS report praises vision
A Derbyshire school, Bolsover Church of England Junior School, described by parents as a ‘refuge’, has been praised for the way its Christian vision and values allow children and families to flourish. Bolsover Church of England (VC) Junior School was visited by an inspector as part of the Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools […]
Mural artist returns to his primary school to transform library
When mural artist Leigh Irvine received a call about painting a wall at a school library, he was filled with nostalgia when he found out the school’s name. Cherry Tree Hill Primary School in Chaddesden, part of the Odyssey Collaborative Trust, was in need of an artist and had seen some of Leigh’s work locally […]
Dedicated teaching assistant Katie retires after four decades
WHEN Katie Brown started her career at a Derby school, she enjoyed the job so much she worked for free for the first two years. Now, an incredible 43 years later, Katie is retiring from her role as a senior teaching assistant at Royal School for the Deaf Derby, in Ashbourne Road. Katie has worked […]
Sports for all reaps rewards for Allestree Woodlands School
A celebration of sport has been held at Allestree Woodlands School as staff highlight the benefits of physical education for young people. On July 5, the whole school, including sixth form students, were involved in a Sports Day promoting the benefits of physical exercise on the mind and body. The event, which is part of […]
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 […]
Veterans walk from Crich to Derby remember our military heroes
Army veterans were given a send-off by a D-Day survivor when they walked 20 miles across Derbyshire to remember our military heroes and raise money for the Royal British Legion. The walking party, which include three former soldiers, undertook the journey from Crich to Mickleover last Saturday, ahead of Armed Forces Day, which takes place […]