http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/ York Press /news/education/ en-gb Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:37:30 +0000 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 18:37:30 +0000 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk http://www.thepress.co.uk/resources/images/178952/?type=rsslogo http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/ http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/4031738.First_day_back_at_York_High_School___s_new_building/ IT was the first day back yesterday for pupils at York High School’s new building. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 10:53:17 +0000 4f0fb114346b79fe6254401d984bfac4 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/4025816.York_High_School_pupils_return_in_stages/ PUPILS at York High School are returning from the festive holiday in stages so they can be properly acquainted with their new building. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 13:10:00 +0000 2fe9a299dd3558a65dedae8886c0c09e http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/4026360.Chinese_whispers/ CHILDREN’S Chinese classes in York are expanding due to their increased popularity. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:38:49 +0000 b644f89099e40fa79c1b0606d414714d http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/4011964.Devoted_York_teacher_dies_after_battle_with_rare_form_of_cancer/ A POPULAR, long-serving teacher has died of cancer at the age of only 48. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 13:20:00 +0000 4a98997f850c45fe859f27e044bcf4e9 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/4012026.How_to_aim_high/ Education reporter Haydn Lewis brings news of an initiative which aims to give pupils at state schools a chance to thrive at top universities. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:40:00 +0000 10dcb3eaabe5b2c5305b3bba170ae542 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/4012021.Thinking_outside_the_classroom/ SCHOOLS parents, teachers and governors are being urged to make a New Year’s resolution to follow in the footsteps of Harrogate Grammar School, and offer their pupils learning outside the classroom in 2009. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 11:30:21 +0000 938f22e19e797f4fec0de5d978597306 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/4009336.A_glowing_report_for_St_Barnabas_school/ A SCHOOL in York received a glowing report by education watchdog chiefs. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 16:40:00 +0000 0c339c6481715b103134be5c5dc8f909 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/4009361.How_to_Mount_a_rock_spectacular/ An ACADEMIC institution in York was turned into the School Of Rock. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 11:03:59 +0000 36ba1bdebdf494b86f589628db38a7a3 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3997815.Manor_School_pupils_bury_time_capsule_at_new_site/ PUPILS at a York secondary school have been back to the future for their latest venture. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 15:40:00 +0000 a92ebe2fd48e6fb04f8a1c8ae8ebc322 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3997832.Honour_for_York_based_Japanese_academic/ AN academic from York has received a top commendation from the Japanese foreign minster in recognition of his outstanding achievements and for the work he has carried out over the last decade. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 10:26:02 +0000 055dfdfa04ddae123fbcd4be77ca3081 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3995604.Tadcaster_Grammar_School_praised_in_Ofsted_report/ PUPILS and staff at a North Yorkshire secondary school are celebrating a glowing Ofsted report from inspectors. Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:00:00 +0000 bd21fa86a89465070d4ac3c55b8701a6 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3992496.100_000_school_days_are____lost___/ MORE than 100,000 school days a year are being lost across our region, as cash-strapped parents take their children on holiday during term-time. Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:10:00 +0000 2eb71536025c7b733274f88a45ddd3f4 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3991065.Tru_friend_gives_York_school_kit_cash/ PUPILS at a York school have been given a helping hand with their fundraising efforts by a city nightclub. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:46:01 +0000 e09f5373694604de81f275860cce1ada http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3991064.A_time_for_giving/ Boxes of goodies are on their way to the homeless thanks to the generosity of students at Tadcaster Grammar School. Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:45:07 +0000 3b1900b64da5f971ab349b4232c4485f http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3987576.Westfield_Primary_School_head_teacher_steps_down_after_17_years/ THE Press’s Teacher Of The Year is standing down after more than 17 years as head of York’s largest primary school. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 18:10:00 +0000 302bdfd94ba0aa6d8f3dd028fa90377e http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3988118.York_University_stays_in_the_top_ten/ THE University of York has retained its top ten ranking for the research it carries out in the new Research Assessment Exercise published today. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 15:50:00 +0000 f235b28af126afa8f76d9fd805bcc56e http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3988395.Instruments_scheme_hits_the_right_notes_for_county___s_pupils/ CHILDREN across North Yorkshire have been making the most of a council music-making scheme this Christmas. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:23:04 +0000 44d82deac4bb418df641f7cf6104d196 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3988396.Calendar_girls____and_boys/ PUPILS of St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Malton are helping to raise funds for its big building programme by creating their own calendar. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:23:16 +0000 ed87d8c6450d80f558c1d6b83c4e37ca http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3988398.Geoff_scrambles_for_teaching_mission/ YOUNGSTERS from North Yorkshire have been hearing about bombing raids in a history lesson given by an RAF veteran from Strensall. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:23:45 +0000 d529a4c4975082464a3db076514db917 http://www.thepress.co.uk/news/education/3988400.Sparkling_spokes_are_just_the_bling/ BICYCLES have been getting a bit of festive bling to encourage children to ride them to school. Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:24:16 +0000 47ad86cd6f4c5b87dc7d6264306a9366