Education
Pupils turn podcast journalists on nuclear issue
Students at Workington’s Stainburn School will make four-minute radio podcast news reports about the consultation for an underground radioactive waste repository in West Cumbria.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Inspiring next generation with the magic of science
Youngsters from across West Cumbria were shown the fun side of science last week at an event organised by the University of Cumbria.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Firefighter hopefuls learn about apprentice scheme
Budding firefighters were given a taste of life in local fire stations on Wednesday as part of National Apprenticeship Week.
Last updated 9 February 2012
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Students will rock you
Wrapped around her minion, Heather Bradshaw urges Jack Pike to go out and bring back those who will destroy her empire.
Last updated 2 February 2012
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Fare to West Cumbrian school costs just £1
A West Cumbrian primary school has slashed the cost of bus fares for youngsters to encourage more pupils to join.
Last updated 12 January 2012
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West Cumbrian primary pupils get lessons in Latin
Youngsters at Distington Community School are being taught Latin.
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Kids shed light on energy-saving idea
A group of Cockermouth youngsters have persuaded the town council to turn on the town’s Christmas lights 30 minutes later in 2012 to save energy.
Last updated 12 January 2012
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Cockermouth School pupil wins New York scholarship
A Cockermouth School student has won a place at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York.
Last updated 5 January 2012
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Contract awarded to build new construction centre at Lillyhall
A contractor has been chosen to design and build a new multi-million pound construction skills centre at Lakes College, Lillyhall. (1 comment)
Last updated 5 January 2012
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Pupils in Workington collect food for the community
A Workington school has become a food bank collecting point to help people in the local community.
Last updated 22 December 2011
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Nursery nativity helps Cockermouth flood fund
Strawberry How Nursery in Cockermouth held its nativity to raise money for the town’s flood defences fund.
Last updated 22 December 2011
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West Cumbria council says ‘you’re hired’ to apprentices
Allerdale council has taken on four new apprentices and a graduate to encourage other businesses to support young people. (1 comment)
Last updated 15 December 2011
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West Cumbrian school says goodbye to head after 22 years
The headteacher of a rural primary school near Cockermouth is retiring after 22 years there. (1 comment)
Last updated 15 December 2011
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Awards for healthy food
Six West Cumbrian schools have received awards for making sure their pupils eat fresh and healthy food.
Last updated 8 December 2011
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Sun shines on Lorton’s green way of learning
Pupils at Lorton school are being taught in solar-powered classrooms.
Last updated 8 December 2011
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Workington pupils are first to join Rotary
Workington's St Gregory’s School is the first school in the town to run a junior version of the Rotary club.
Last updated 1 December 2011
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West Cumbrian headteacher leaves
The headteacher of Seaton Junior School is to leave at Christmas after 11 years at the school.
Last updated 1 December 2011
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Bridekirk Dovenby named outstanding by Ofsted
Bridekirk Dovenby Primary School has been given an outstanding grade from an Ofsted inspection.
Last updated 24 November 2011
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Outstanding tag for Workington school and Maryport centre
A Workington infant school and Maryport children’s centre have been named on the list of the country’s outstanding providers by Ofsted.
Last updated 24 November 2011
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Curtain up on new-look West Cumbrian school hall
Cockermouth School has completed a £32,000 refurbishment of its hall.
Last updated 3 November 2011
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