Schools & Colleges

Reaseheath College scholarship sends students around the world

Reaseheath College scholarship sends students around the world

Three young agriculturalists will travel worldwide thanks to a Reaseheath College-backed scholarship launched at the Cheshire Show. Dairy vet Nicola Fair and dairy farmers Adam Brown and Paul Billington have been awarded £2,000 John Platt Travel Scholarships.

July 13, 2012
South Cheshire College welcomes Nantwich primary children

South Cheshire College welcomes Nantwich primary children

Youngsters from Nantwich primary schools enjoyed an action-packed week of activities at South Cheshire College. Primary College 2012 gave up to 1,200 primary school children the chance to try new activities, from beauty and break dancing to felt making and falconry.

July 12, 2012
Nantwich primary school celebrates Artsmark Gold award

Nantwich primary school celebrates Artsmark Gold award

A Nantwich primary school is celebrating one of the highest accolades it can achieve for arts provision. Pear Tree School in Stapeley has been awarded Artsmark Gold status by the Arts Council of England.

July 12, 2012
Muller unveils latest “Nantwich South” village centre plans for Stapeley

Muller unveils latest “Nantwich South” village centre plans for Stapeley

A housing developer claims more residents “accept” the need for controversial plans to build a new “Nantwich South” village. Colin Muller unveiled updated plans to create 1,000 homes in Stapeley with a new school, shops, business units and sports pitches.

July 10, 2012
College students in Nantwich celebrate record success

College students in Nantwich celebrate record success

Specialist Reaseheath College in Nantwich has notched up a record year of student enrolments and achievements. Around 1,120 graduating FE students have achieved industry recognised qualifications and skills.

July 6, 2012
Dozens object to 146-homes plan for Stapeley Water Gardens site

Dozens object to 146-homes plan for Stapeley Water Gardens site

A controversial bid to build 146 homes on the old Stapeley Water Gardens site will go before councillors with dozens of objections lodged. But despite fears raised by Environment Agency, highways officers and residents, planners have recommended it be approved.

July 5, 2012
New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

New school planned for “Nantwich South” 600-home development

Plans a for controversial 600-home development in Stapeley, Nantwich, will come under the spotlight again next week. And now updated “Nantwich South” proposals include a new village school to cater for hundreds more families.

July 4, 2012
Nantwich headteacher’s cycle helmet deal could save lives

Nantwich headteacher’s cycle helmet deal could save lives

A Nantwich headteacher has clinched a deal to provide cheaper cycle helmets in a bid to save pupils’ lives. Andrew Cliffe, of Brine Leas School, acted after two accidents involving students in the space of a week.

July 3, 2012
Nantwich college students raise £9,000 for Oliver King Foundation

Nantwich college students raise £9,000 for Oliver King Foundation

Nantwich-based students have donated more than £9,000 to raise awareness of a life-threatening condition affecting young people. Proceeds from Reaseheath College’s RAG (Raising and Giving) activities were handed to the Oliver King Foundation at the students’ summer graduation ball.

July 2, 2012
Nantwich’s Reaseheath College to stage National Insect Week events

Nantwich’s Reaseheath College to stage National Insect Week events

Reaseheath College is gearing up for National Insect Week with a range of family activities. The events at the Nantwich college aim to raise awareness of British invertebrates and the need to conserve them.

June 25, 2012
College teams in Nantwich complete gruelling charity challenges

College teams in Nantwich complete gruelling charity challenges

Two teams overcame tough challenges to raise money for a Nantwich college’s RAG (Raising and Giving) charities. Reaseheath College’s Greg Otto, Lionel Smith, Nick Kennedy, Chris Mann and Natalie Gascoyne completed their own Olympics-style triathlon.

June 19, 2012
Rope residents win double yellow lines battle at primary school

Rope residents win double yellow lines battle at primary school

Campaigners have won their fight to have double yellow lines on streets around a primary school in Wistaston. The lines are now on streets around Berkeley Primary School, Rope, and the traffic order will come into force on June 25.

June 18, 2012
Reaseheath College charity appeal boosted by Crewe firm

Reaseheath College charity appeal boosted by Crewe firm

Reaseheath College’s student charity appeal has received a boost from Crewe company ABC Digital Solutions Ltd. The company, which supplies the college’s photocopiers and printers, donated £500 to the Nantwich college’s RAG (Raising and Giving) fund.

June 15, 2012