Education

Burnley students debate terrorism

Burnley students debate terrorism

STUDENTS from two Burnley secondary schools took over the council chamber at county hall in Preston to debate issues around terrorism.

Forty young people from Sir John Thursby Community College and Blessed Trinity Roman Catholic College visited Lancashire County Council as the culmination of two months of study into the subject as part of their citizenship programme.


 

Striking jewellery designs earn students national success

Striking jewellery designs earn students national success

STUDENTS from a Preston school scooped a top prize at the recent UK Young Scientists’ and Engineers’ Fair.

Students turn on the style

Students turn on the style

A FUN-FILLED fashion show was held at Levenshulme High School for Girls in Manchester.


 

Sri Lanka day toasts positive school exchange

Sri Lanka day toasts positive school exchange

A STOCKPORT school held a Sri Lanka day to celebrate the success of its exchange programme and wave a fond farewell to some new friends.

£230m schools vision unveiled

SWEEPING plans to issue pupils with laptop computers and offer new subjects such as golf, robotics and horse riding have been unveiled by Oldham education bosses.

 

 

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