Snow closes secondary schools in Nantwich and Shavington
Overnight snow has forced headteachers to close secondary schools in Nantwich and Shavington today.
The schools made the announcements in the last few minutes for “safety reasons”.
Schools & Colleges
Ofsted praises Cheshire College with latest “Good” rating
Cheshire College – South & West has earned a “Good” rating from its latest Ofsted inspection.
The college, which attracts hundreds of students across Nantwich and Crewe, has also been awarded top grade of “strong contribution to skills” in its latest report.
Reaseheath students bring festive flower power to Arley Hall
Reaseheath College students in Nantwich have brought a touch of festive flower joy to Cheshire’s Arley Hall this Christmas.
The floristry students transformed the hall into a floral wonderland, showcasing their artistry as part of Arley Hall’s beloved Christmas floral festival.
Calveley Academy spreads festive cheer with charity Elf Run
Calveley Primary Academy near Nantwich was full of festive fun and generosity when pupils took part in a fundraising “Elf Run”.
The event was a huge success, with an impressive £1,322 raised for St Luke’s Hospice.
Nantwich girl chops off hair to raise money for cancer charity
A young Nantwich girl had her long locks chopped off to raise money for a cancer charity.
Big-hearted Aria Ruiz, a pupil at Highfields Primary, wanted to do something in aid of The Little Princess Trust.
Reaseheath College hails T Levels as “transformative”
Reaseheath College in Nantwich has hailed its offering of T Levels as “transformative”.
“T Levels Week” in December aimed to highlight the importance of T Levels in bridging the gap between education and industry.
Stapeley pupil, aged 9, wins MP Christmas Card competition
A young Stapeley pupil has been chosen ahead of more than 270 entries to win MP Connor Naismith’s Christmas card competition.
Oliver Kostic, aged nine, a pupil at Stapeley Broad Lane primary school, will now see his design posted off to the Prime Minister as well as other MPs and dignitaries.
Nantwich RDA wins star backing for ‘Horse of Hope’ crowdfunding appeal
TV star Martin Clunes is backing Nantwich & District Riding for the Disabled’s new crowdfunding campaign to purchase a ‘Horse of Hope’ and specialist equipment.
The Doc Martin actor, who is President of the British Horse Society, has thrown his weight behind the fundraising drive to replace Patrick – a well-loved and trusty steed now retired from the charity after five years of service.
RSPCA appeal after dead dog’s body found on Nantwich school field
WARNING – Story contains details and images some may find distressing
The RSPCA has launched an appeal after a dead dog was found on the playing field of Malbank School in Nantwich.
The grim discovery of an emaciated, female mastiff was made by a local man walking along a nearby footpath.
Nantwich school joins “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign
A Nantwich school has joined the “Don’t Be Fooled” campaign to teach SEND pupils about the dangers of becoming a “money mule”.
The campaign, highlighted during International Fraud Awareness Week (17-23 November), is a partnership between UK Finance and Cifas.
University Centre Reaseheath students honoured at graduation
Nearly 150 graduates from University Centre Reaseheath in Nantwich gathered with their peers from the University of Chester for a graduation ceremony.
The event, set against the backdrop of Chester Cathedral, marked a milestone in the recent graduates’ academic and professional journeys.
Millfields Primary Academy pupils dance to fundraising success
Pupils at Millfields Primary Academy in Nantwich have been putting their best feet forward to fundraise for local causes!
A recent dance-a-thon raised an amazing £2,700.10, to be split between two charities close to the school’s heart – Macmillan Cancer Support and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.
Crewe’s Flag Lane Baths to be “Engage Academy” for excluded pupils
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire East Council is expected to press ahead with plans which would see the former Flag Lane Baths bulldozed to make way for an alternative provision school.
The initial proposal by the Always Ahead charity to transform the Crewe building into a community hub was abandoned earlier this year.
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