Education

School boy excluded over haircut

Nathan's offending hair cut has fallen foul of Hagley Park's rules. (TS7152-5145LM)

Thursday, March 11, 2010

A TEENAGE motorcycle champ has ridden foul of his Rugeley school by sporting his race number – razored into his hair.

In a fashion statement common on the UK motorcycle circuit, Nathan Westwood has "worn" his number 16 during the racing season for the past two...

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Award success for pupils as healthy living pays off

Pupils Pippa Peet and Victoria Pickering celebrate scooping the award.

Sunday, February 07, 2010

A LICHFIELD primary school is celebrating after scooping an award for pupils' efforts to be healthy. Staffordshire's deputy lieutenant Sarah Elsom...

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Caring school given 'super' Ofsted report is celebrating

Springhill Primary School headteacher Bob Cadman celebrating the Ofsted report with (clockwise from front left) Daniella Widdowson, Kyle Makin, Lucy West, Kieren Cart, Oliver Bayliss, and Bethan Hayes. (CS151209-1040LM)

Sunday, January 10, 2010

SPRINGHILL Primary School in Burntwood is celebrating after being given the thumbs-up by Government inspectors Ofsted. The school was found to be...

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Boards protect Chasewater park

Eleanor Pickard from Natural England cuts the ribbon while (back, from left) Ian Karnes, deputy head at Chasetown Community School, Dave Knowles, of The Forest of Mercia, Chris Walsh, biodiversity officer for Lichfield District Council, and youngsters from Chasetown Community School look on. (SIP)

Thursday, January 07, 2010

A SPECIAL boardwalk designed to protect fragile flora and fauna at Chasewater Country Park has been officially opened with the help of youngsters from...

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School stalwart retires after 23 years in post

Chadsmead Primary School headteacher Lester Davies presents a bouquet of flowers to retiring administration officer Margaret Bolt on behalf of the staff and pupils. (SIP)

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

CHADSMEAD Primary School in Lichfield has said farewell to its administrative officer, who retired last week after 23 years of service. Margaret Bolt...

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Super-school for Rugeley a step closer

Saturday, November 28, 2009

A SUPER-SCHOOL for Rugeley came a step closer this week with more rubber-stamping of plans by council chiefs. The £35 million scheme aims to...

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Healthy Lichfield school gets top award

Friary School students Katie Wilkinson and Alex Liddiard with the award.

Monday, November 23, 2009

A SECONDARY school in Lichfield has been recognised for its efforts to promote healthy living. The Friary School was presented with a nationally...

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Shop says 'I do' to film students' plea

Kiss XX proprietor Joanne Hackwood (second right) is backing Lichfield film production students (from left) Thomas Cope, Paul Parker, Robert Tipping, Charlotte Allwood, Adam Burgess, Jo Smith, Eoin Edwards and Becca Yates. (AK221009-3035LM)

Tuesday, November 03, 2009

A TALENTED group of Lichfield film students are delighted to have been offered a 'star' for their forthcoming production courtesy of a city shop. The...

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Pupils gain taste for business life after eco project

The Nether Stowe pupils behind Good 2 Bee Green, from left, Jordan Yearsley, Ashley Andrews, Hannah Bayliss and Alex Smith. (AK240909-2957LM)

Tuesday, October 06, 2009

BUDDING Richard Bransons at Nether Stowe School in Lichfield have been inspired to set up their own gardening business after designing an 'eco area'...

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Top marks for extension at Fradley primary school

Right, head-teacher Rob Davies outside part of the new extension at St Stephen's Primary School, in Fradley.

Monday, October 05, 2009

TEACHERS, parents and pupils of St Stephen's Primary School in Fradley are 'thrilled' with the completion of a new extension. The building, which was...

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