Schools & Colleges

Nantwich primary pupils enjoy Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution” day

Nantwich primary pupils enjoy Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution” day

Budding chefs at a Nantwich school have been taking part in Jamie Oliver’s “Food Revolution”! Pupils at Wyche Primary and Nursery School joined forces with children around the world to take part in a record-breaking cookery lesson.

June 2, 2014
New Nantwich Football Academy to be launched by club and college

New Nantwich Football Academy to be launched by club and college

A new Nantwich Football Academy run by Nantwich Town and Malbank School & Sixth Form College, will kick off in September. Sixteen-year-olds can study for a BTEC Diploma in Sport at Malbank Sixth Form while being coached at Nantwich Town FC.

June 2, 2014
New Reaseheath College hall in Nantwich dedicated to late governor

New Reaseheath College hall in Nantwich dedicated to late governor

A new Reaseheath College halls of residence in Nantwich has been dedicated to a man who helped turn them  into a training leader. Platt Hall has been named in memory of John Platt OBE.

May 28, 2014
Judicial review bid over Cheshire East Council housing ruling

Judicial review bid over Cheshire East Council housing ruling

A controversial planning decision which could open the gates for housing developers in Nantwich, is to be challenged in the courts. Cheshire East Council has announced it is to fight a decision by a planning inspector which ruled in April the authority does not have a 5-year supply of housing land.

May 20, 2014
Thousands flock to Reaseheath College family festival in Nantwich

Thousands flock to Reaseheath College family festival in Nantwich

Bumper crowds flocked to Reaseheath College to enjoy its annual Family Festival. Thousands of visitors spent the day at the college’s Nantwich campus in warm sunshine and a carnival atmosphere.

May 20, 2014
Brine Leas Academy to host “Summer Spectacular” in Nantwich

Brine Leas Academy to host “Summer Spectacular” in Nantwich

A Nantwich school is to open its doors to show off the town’s talented pupils as part of a “summer spectacular” exhibition. Brine Leas Academy, on Audlem Road, will be open to the public on May 22 between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.

May 14, 2014
Chancellor George Osborne hails Nantwich college’s food effort

Chancellor George Osborne hails Nantwich college’s food effort

Chancellor George Osborne gave Nantwich’s Reaseheath College a big pat on the back – after visiting its dairy parlour. Mr Osborne praised Reaseheath for its efforts to help food producers meet the challenge of world population growth and climate change.

May 13, 2014
Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Nantwich school winners of 2014 Rotary Art competition unveiled

Young artistic talents of Nantwich primary schools are celebrating success in a local competition. Five schools participated in the 2014 Rotary Art Competition organised by The Rotary Club of Nantwich.

May 12, 2014
Ex Crewe Alex star Nick Powell presents Shavington pupil awards

Ex Crewe Alex star Nick Powell presents Shavington pupil awards

Manchester United and former Crewe Alexandra star Nick Powell was back in South Cheshire to present awards at a Shavington school. Powell was invited to Shavington High School to reward pupils at their fourth annual “Shavington’s Got Talent” event.

May 8, 2014
Pupils given life-saving defibrillator for Tarporley High School

Pupils given life-saving defibrillator for Tarporley High School

Pupils at a school near Nantwich have raised enough money to fund a life-saving defibrillator to be based on site. Tarporley High School students were given one final donation by First Responders in the village to afford the machine.

May 7, 2014
Nantwich based social media firm forges link with South Cheshire College

Nantwich based social media firm forges link with South Cheshire College

South Cheshire College has forged new links with a Nantwich-based social media marketing company. Momentum Factor Europe is to have a permanent base at the college’s Crewe campus, moving from its Stapeley office.

May 5, 2014
Nantwich school pays tribute to stabbed teacher Ann Maguire

Nantwich school pays tribute to stabbed teacher Ann Maguire

A school in Nantwich has been flying its flag half mast in honour of Ann Maguire, the teacher stabbed to death in her classroom in Leeds. Brine Leas Academy, on Audlem Road, wanted to pay its respects to the 61-year-old whose death has rocked the country.

April 29, 2014
New Millfields Cubs and Beavers group launches in Nantwich

New Millfields Cubs and Beavers group launches in Nantwich

A new Cubs and Beavers group has been launched in Nantwich to cope with soaring demand for the popular movement. The 7th SWC Nantwich Millfields Beavers and Cubs colony has just opened its doors to more than 25 children.

April 29, 2014