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Calling All Student Composers!
Published: Fri, 31/10/2008 09:47Have your own compositions performed by The Composers Orchestra. Do you ever wish your that your masterpieces could be played as intended,by a proper orchestra instead of synthesized using computer software? Are you involved in composing for GCSE and/or A Level Music? Want to hear how your piece will really sound? Then read on.................Full story -
Council Secures Funding to Improve Primary Schools
Published: Wed, 19/11/2008 20:23Stockport children and local communities are set to benefit from improved primary school facilities following a bid for funding from the Government's Primary Capital Programme. Stockport Council recently learned that it will gain over £3million of funding in 2009/10, giving a massive financial boost to primary school education in the borough.Full story -
Stockport Children Takeover
Published: Wed, 19/11/2008 15:14'11 Million Children Takeover Month' is a national initiative to celebrate the importance of listening to children and young people, which is being supported by Stockport Council's Children & Young People's Directorate.Full story -
Council Project to be Rolled Out Nationally
Published: Wed, 19/11/2008 15:07An innovative project designed by Stockport Council to reduce the spread of infectious diseases in schools is to be rolled out nationally. 'Hands up for Hygiene' was developed by the Council's Environmental Health and Trading Standards department. The project was run in primary schools across the borough with some 2,500 children taking part in handFull story -
Stockport Schools Hit the High Notes with the Hallé
Published: Mon, 27/10/2008 20:17Children from four Stockport schools performed a special concert in theFull story
borough after working with the Hallé Orchestra. Young musicians from Great Moor Junior, Dial Park Primary, St Thomas' CE Primary, and St George's CE Primary Schools delighted a packed audience of over 100 people at a concert at Offerton School this week. -
Student Flys into the Final of Regional Science Competition
Published: Mon, 20/10/2008 19:27A science wiz from a Stockport secondary school has flown into the final ofFull story
the BAE Systems Aeroplane Challenge. Jimmy Walker, aged 13, from Windlehurst Secondary School in Marple entered the competition on a school visit to the BA Festival of Science at Liverpool University last month. -
October Deadline for Secondaty School applications
Published: Fri, 05/09/2008 11:19Parents in Stockport with children due to start secondary education in 2009 have until 24th October 2008 to complete school application forms. The forms have recently been distributed by the Council to all parents with children attending Stockport maintained primary schools and, where known, attend independent or out of area primary schools. ThoseFull story -
All Stockport Secondary Schools Meet Government Target
Published: Tue, 15/07/2008 17:12Stockport is one of only 15 local authorities in the UK to meet the Government's target of 30% of 16-year old pupils obtaining five or more good GCSEs including English and MathsFull story -
Teacher Celebrated for cycling
Published: Fri, 11/07/2008 00:27After serving 27 years at Rose Hill Primary in Marple, Deputy Headteacher Lewis Collins is to retire this summer.Full story -
New School Travel Website
Published: Mon, 09/06/2008 16:13A new website which helps children, parents and teachers make a healthier choice for the journey to school has been launchedFull story -
School Librarian Scoops Top National Award
Published: Mon, 26/05/2008 14:02A Stockport school librarian has fought off strong competition from across the country to win the School Librarian of the Year Award.Full story -
Driver Testing and Training to be overhauled
Published: Sat, 17/05/2008 16:04New proposals to reform the way people learn to drive and how they are tested have today been announced by Transport Secretary Ruth KellyFull story -
Diplomas Help Students Gain Real-Life Work Experience
Published: Wed, 14/05/2008 18:458 Year 9 students from Reddish Vale Technology College have been gaining real-life experience working in the construction and building industriesFull story -
The Dale Primary School In Stockport Has 'Outstanding' Features
Published: Wed, 14/05/2008 18:22Staff, parents, pupils and governors at The Dale Primary School in Marple, Stockport are delighted after an Ofsted inspection judged the school to have 'outstanding' featuresFull story -
Christmas Card Recycling Scheme is a Massive Success
Published: Thu, 13/03/2008 20:00A bus load of Christmas cards were recycled during January, thanks to the efforts of Stockport schoolchildren.Full story -
St. George's Primary School in Stockport has 'Outstanding' Features
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Reddish Vale Pupils Star At 'Fairtrade Fortnight' Event
Published: Sun, 09/03/2008 13:06Pupils from Reddish Vale Technology College in Stockport visited the Co-operative Group headquarters in Manchester during national 'Fairtrade Fortnight' (25th February-9th March).Full story -
Change of Status for Stockport Secondary School
Published: Tue, 04/03/2008 23:09Reddish Vale Technology College's Governing Body has agreed to change the status of the school to a foundation school and acquire a charitable trust.Full story -
Stockport Pupiles Riding High At Key Stage 3
Published: Mon, 03/03/2008 23:11Stockport Council was one of only two local authorities in the North West where pupils met the government's expectations at Key Stage 3 for all 14-year-olds.Full story -
Prospectvale awarded 'Children's Champion Award' certificates
Published: Sat, 01/03/2008 17:43At a special assembly, the children and staff of Prospect Vale Primary School,our Chair of Governors, Anne Thompson and the Chair of the Parents' Association Helen Morgan.....Full story
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