Primary school latest

Outdoor stage for Carlisle primary school

A courtyard in the grounds of a Carlisle primary school could be transformed thanks to the imagination of its pupils.

Last updated 30 July 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

‘Our favourite was Living on a Prayer’

On Wednesday, July 7 the choir headed to the Sage but first we stopped for lunch at the Angel of the North.

Last updated 24 July 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Retiring Cumbrian teachers say their end of term farewells

When she walked through the doors of Stanwix School as a young pupil, Janet Twizell could not have imagined that after almost six decades she would be the last of her family to leave.

Last updated 16 July 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Council set to bow to protests over Carlisle schools expansion plans

Proposals to expand primary schools in north Carlisle are set to be shelved or scrapped in the face of protests from parents, teachers and governors. (5 comments)

Last updated 9 July 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Brampton school set to stage Shakespearean musical

Preparations are well underway for Brampton’s annual Shakespearean musical.

Last updated 25 June 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Mr Johnston bids goodbye to England

Reflecting on his favourite part of the school day at Stanwix Primary School, Bill Johnston opts for first thing when, each day, he stands in the playground as pupils and parents arrive.

Last updated 18 June 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Recycling lesson for green project schoolchildren

PUPILS from Silloth Primary School have taken the first steps towards a greener future after joining forces with a recycling business.

Last updated 11 June 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

New acting headteacher for Silloth Primary School

Silloth Primary School will welcome another new acting headteacher after half term.

Last updated 4 June 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

'Wedding ceremony' links Brampton primary schools

Pupils and staff have held a ‘marriage’ ceremony to link the two halves of their new Brampton Primary School.

Last updated 3 June 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Ceremony links Brampton primary schools

Pupils and staff have held a ‘marriage’ ceremony to link the two halves of their new Brampton Primary School.

Last updated 3 June 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Mum wins battle to get daughter into Carlisle junior school

A mother has won a 16-month battle to get her daughter into a Carlisle school of her choice.

Last updated 28 May 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Meet a little school with big conscience

ONE of Cumbria’s smallest schools, nestled in the heart of a Lake District valley, has been short-listed in the regional final of the 2010 Teaching Awards.

Last updated 28 May 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Free school meals scheme for Cumbrian kids in doubt

A scheme to introduce free school meals for almost 3,000 pupils in Cumbria is in doubt following the arrival of the new coalition Government in Westminster.

Last updated 21 May 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

The Flying Foxes can teach you how to win

The Flying Foxes from Norman Street School in Carlisle brought home trophies from the F1 in Schools technology challenge national finals recently.

Last updated 21 May 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Parents still in dark over suspended Silloth head - one year on

Parents at Silloth Primary School remain in the dark over allegations against their headteacher – a year after he was suspended from his post.

Last updated 14 May 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Cumbrian village school plagued by gangs of yobs

A Cumbrian village school, plagued by gangs of young vandals, is urging the community to help stop the damage.

Last updated 14 May 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Cumbrian schools set to shun Sats tests from Monday

Chaos surrounds primary school exams for thousands of 10 and 11-year-olds across the county with a national boycott of Sats tests due to begin on Monday.

Last updated 8 May 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Buddies help make school life colourful for all

Six-year-olds Lennon Cleminson and Sophie Walker are not hard to spot in the playground wearing their bright yellow bibs.

Last updated 2 May 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk

Cumbrian teacher shortlisted for top primary school award

A Dalston teacher is in the running to be named “outstanding primary teacher of the year” two years after her boss scooped the headteacher’s accolade in the same awards.

Last updated 30 April 2010
Published by http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk