schools
Avenues head stands down
The headteacher of Avenue Junior School is to leave at Easter. Mark Cresswell, who took on the post just one year ago, will become head of a Suffolk middle school. The news comes as a surprise to parents, who received a letter from the school’s Chair of Governors today. The deputy head, Debbie Dismore will become acting head, while the search for a permanent replacement begins. Mark Cresswell took over the headship from Juri Zarins in January 2009, under whose long-standing leadership the school attained a good Ofsted report in September 2008. Pupils were told the news in an assembly this afternoon.
Schools raise funds for Haiti
Local schools have been raising money for the victims of last week’s earthquake in Haiti. At St Thomas More Catholic Junior School, they came up with the idea of wearing Hats for Haiti. So far they’ve raised over seven hundred pounds, with more still coming in, which has been sent to the charity Cafod. The aid charity for the Catholic church is working to supply water, food, medicines and shelter to the worst affected areas. The school will be given with an award for their fundraising, which will be presented to around thirty children during this Friday’s One Show on BBC1. The job of counting the money raised at Avenue Junior School is underway, following a non-uniform day yesterday in support of the Haitian Earthquake Disaster Fund.
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Laptops stolen from local school
Thieves have broken into Recreation Road Infant School, stealing four laptops from the reception classrooms, which back onto the playing fields. Two windows were forced open, sometime between ten pm and two am last night. Read More…
Academy reaches out to community
South Norwich’s only academy school is extending its reach out to the local community – this time by offering access to its high tech gym. Perfect if you’ve put on a few pounds over Christmas.
In November, City Academy Norwich (formerly Earlham High School) invited the community to access its “Future Zone”, offering support on anything, from digital photography to surfing the net. The more parents the school gets through its doors, the more likely they are to take an interest in their own child’s education. Hundreds have already taken the school up on their offer. Read More…
Hospital staff praised for braving weather
Thousands of staff at the N&N University hospital have been thanked by bosses for their efforts to get into work today, despite the snow. Many left for work early, while others left their cars at home and walked.
Chairman David Prior said; “It has been very striking just how many staff have made every effort to get to our hospitals in order to maintain services for our patients. Our staff deserve our sincere thanks for going the extra mile in this morning’s appalling weather.” Read More…
Snow could shut more schools
The cold snap could see more emergency school closures, as staff struggle to get into work. Avenue Junior School warned that parents should check online early tomorrow morning, to see if the school is open. The head, Mark Cresswell said the step will be “a last resort and in consultation with both the Local Authority and Chair of the Governing Body.” Read More…
Gateway to a digital age
South Norwich’s first academy is opening its doors to the local community. Hundreds have tested out the school’s ”Future Zone”, trying anything from wii fit to social networking. In the classrooms, there’s also evidence of change. One pupil has been excluded this term, compared to over thirty last year.
77% want new school in Cringleford
The majority of local people support plans for a new primary school in Cringleford. The purpose built premises on Roundhouse Park would cater for twice as many pupils. The Governors at Cringleford CE VA Primary say the existing building is “past its sell-by date.” But some worry the move will take the heart out of the village.
