Schools & Colleges

Nantwich officers grilled on radio by Brine Leas students

Nantwich officers grilled on radio by Brine Leas students

By Georgina Hardy
Two members of the Nantwich’s community police team were grilled by Brine Leas students during a visit to the town’s radio station.

PCs Matt Stonier and Marc Harley called in to RedShift Radio on London Road for the start of a monthly show aimed at connecting with the community.

July 2, 2016
Nantwich braced for annual Skoolzfest event

Nantwich braced for annual Skoolzfest event

Nantwich is set to be packed out when it stages the annual fete and Skoolzfest tomorrow (July 2).

The event is a joint initiative between Nantwich Education Partnership which embraces the local schools, and St Mary’s Church.

July 1, 2016
Nantwich schools warn of closure over NUT strike action

Nantwich schools warn of closure over NUT strike action

The headteacher of a Nantwich academy has warned the school may have to shut if teachers walk out on strike.

Andrew Cliffe, head of Brine Leas School on Audlem Road, has written to parents of the 1,000+ students as strike action looms on July 5.

June 28, 2016
Nantwich students earn success at Royal Cheshire County Show

Nantwich students earn success at Royal Cheshire County Show

Nantwich students enjoyed success at the Royal Cheshire County Show.

Reaseheath College agriculture students competed in cattle and pig showing classes, winning a series of awards.

June 27, 2016
Inbetweeners star Simon Bird to honour Crewe and Nantwich students

Inbetweeners star Simon Bird to honour Crewe and Nantwich students

Inbetweeners star Simon Bird will be in town when he honours Crewe and Nantwich college students at an awards event.

Bird will be guest of honour at South Cheshire College Student Awards night to celebrate student success.

June 26, 2016
Former Malbank pupil launches photo app with Apple

Former Malbank pupil launches photo app with Apple

A photo-sharing app designed by a former Malbank School pupil, has been launched by tech giant Apple.

Serag Amlesh, who also studied ICT at South Cheshire College, has seen his new app hit the world’s biggest app stores.

June 25, 2016
Art students from Brine Leas show off their talents

Art students from Brine Leas show off their talents

Talented Nantwich art and design students have been showing off their creative side at Brine Leas School.

The Art and DT Exhibition was an evening hosted by the Creative Arts and Technology departments to celebrate students’ talents.

June 21, 2016
Self-defence scheme for youngsters launched in South Cheshire

Self-defence scheme for youngsters launched in South Cheshire

A national-self defence initiative for children has been launched across South Cheshire, reaching over 200 children.

The MANTIS (Manage Any Nasty Trouble in Society) programme prepares children to defend themselves in difficult situations to keep them safe from violence.

June 12, 2016
College students win competition at Nantwich Film Festival

College students win competition at Nantwich Film Festival

College students are celebrating after winning a short film competition in the run-up to the Nantwich Film Festival.

The South Cheshire College trio created and filmed a short masterpiece called ‘The Journey Of A Heart’.

June 9, 2016
Floristry students from Nantwich star at Chelsea Flower Show

Floristry students from Nantwich star at Chelsea Flower Show

Nantwich floristry students proved they are among the nation’s best by taking two awards at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

Reaseheath College’s diploma in floristry students were runner-up for the second consecutive year in the show’s College of the Year class.

June 5, 2016
Nantwich falconer flies high after winning regional award

Nantwich falconer flies high after winning regional award

A falconer from Nantwich who is flying through his college course after returning to learning, has been recognised with a prestigious regional award.

Joe Cooper will be presented with a £500 Open College Network (OCN) West Midlands Learner Award for Outstanding Achievement in June.

June 1, 2016
Nantwich head hits out at ‘punitive’ fines for parents amid High Court ruling

Nantwich head hits out at ‘punitive’ fines for parents amid High Court ruling

A Nantwich headteacher has hit out at the use of “punitive” fines for parents who take their children out of school for holidays.

Mary Hennessy Jones, head at Pear Tree Primary in Stapeley, spoke after a High Court ruling backed Isle of Wight parent Jon Platt for refusing to pay a £120 fine after he took his daughter out last year.

May 23, 2016
Young artists and scribes honoured at Nantwich Museum

Young artists and scribes honoured at Nantwich Museum

Young Nantwich artists and scribes were honoured at the town’s museum as winners of an art and handwriting competition.

A record 860 entries from nine local primary schools were received by organisers, Rotary Club of Nantwich.

May 21, 2016