Primary school latest

Eden schools praised for approach to philosophy

Children have proved themselves proper little philosophers.

Last updated 13 April 2012
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Degree drop-out numbers increase at Cumbria university

New figures show an increasing number of first-year students dropping out of their degree courses at the University of Cumbria.

Last updated 13 April 2012
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Wigton pupils put down roots for future avenue

A cycle path will have a special significance to school pupils who planted young trees along the route.

Last updated 13 April 2012
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Carlisle quartet get Houghton School pupils speaking French

Trinity School pupils photo Ten and 11 year olds at a north Cumbrian primary school have been learning to speak French thanks to a group of talented teenagers.

Last updated 5 April 2012
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Pupils appoint new fund-raisers at north Cumbrian school

After a year of charitable projects, Hayton Primary School’s Rotakids committee has appointed new members to continue their good work.

Last updated 5 April 2012
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Rosley school's mosaic paints picture of Cumbria

Rosley school mosaic photo A colourful mosaic will greet visitors and passers-by at a primary school thanks to a collaboration with an artist.

Last updated 30 March 2012
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Carlisle school's past and present pupils invited to share memories

Yewdale School photo Pupils past and present are being urged to share their memories ahead of a milestone being marked.

Last updated 23 March 2012
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Carlisle pupils going the extra mile for Sport Relief

ptbrooksteeeeee Pupils will be walking the distance from Carlisle to London for next week’s Sport Relief charity telethon.

Last updated 17 March 2012
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Cumbrian primary school kids take on 'dragons'

Lees Hill photo Rarely do you have to enter a ‘Dragons’ Den’ before going to a ceilidh. But that is exactly where youngsters found themselves during preparations for a school social.

Last updated 16 March 2012
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Titanic project as north Cumbria pupils learn about ship sinking

Titanic project photo Primary school pupils are stepping back in time to learn about life on the Titanic as the centenary of the stricken liner’s sinking approaches.

Last updated 9 March 2012
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Ofsted joy for Carlisle primary school where 14 languages are spoken

Brook Street school photo Cumbria's most multi-cultural primary school is celebrating following its latest Ofsted inspection.

Last updated 9 March 2012
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Rockcliffe school pupils throw party to say farewell to dinner lady

Anne Johnston photo Pupils at a village school in north Cumbria have thrown a surprise farewell party for one of their favourite dinner ladies.

Last updated 2 March 2012
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Cumbrian pupils unmask secrets of the eerie Spectral Army

Fellview School Spectral Army puppets photo 1 Pupils at Fellview School in Caldbeck have been making puppets as part of a project on the Spectral Army.

Last updated 2 March 2012
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Memories of Allhallows School wanted for new book

A historian is looking for memories and stories about a Cumbrian school that closed more than 30 years ago.

Last updated 24 February 2012
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School's £60,000 extension opens for whole Great Corby community

Great COrby School extension photo A school in a flood-hit Cumbrian village has opened a new extension which will put it at the heart of its community.

Last updated 24 February 2012
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Failing Carlisle school out of special measures

St Cuthbert A primary school has completed a two-year transformation to turn around its failings.

Last updated 24 February 2012
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Microsoft and Apple asked to help with design of new Carlisle primary school

Sue Blair photo A Carlisle headteacher has thrown down the gauntlet to some of the world’s brightest minds to help ensure her proposed new £8.8 million school will be at the cutting edge of technology.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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History of Welton Primary School captured in new book

Mick Jane photo The history of a small north Cumbrian primary school which closed last month features in a new book that will be launched at a reunion tomorrow.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Equal opportunities approach earns Cumwhinton school top mark for quality

A village school near Carlisle has won a national mark of quality for the way it provides equal opportunities for all its pupils, including those with special needs.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Carlisle MP wants to see more male teachers in schools

Carlisle MP John Stevenson is urging the government to do more to encourage men to go into teaching to ensure children have both male and female role models.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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