Schools & Colleges

Government funding chief hails Reaseheath College

Government funding chief hails Reaseheath College

Reaseheath College’s new animal management centre has been given top marks by the head of one of the government’s funding agencies. Peter Lauener, chief executive of the Education Funding Agency (EFA), officially opened the Nantwich college’s teaching centre.

April 5, 2012
Nantwich CC pre-school stages Easter bonnet parade

Nantwich CC pre-school stages Easter bonnet parade

Nantwich youngsters and their parents showed some Easter spirit at a pre-school bonnet parade competition. Children put on a colourful display of bonnets at the Nantwich Cricket Club Pre-School.

April 4, 2012
Nantwich college student scoops regional education award

Nantwich college student scoops regional education award

A Nantwich student who left school without being able to read or write has won a regional award. Laura Mockford was named winner of an Open College Network West Midlands Region (OCNWMR) Access to Higher Education Learner Award.

April 1, 2012
Reaseheath College and cheese detective host Italian students

Reaseheath College and cheese detective host Italian students

A cheese detective and dairy experts at Reaseheath College joined forces to give Italian visitors a taste of the region’s artisan cheeses. Peter Papprill, of Pendrill Foods in Chester, was at the Nantwich college to show students what the north west has to offer.

March 29, 2012
Nantwich Access to HE student scoops top regional award

Nantwich Access to HE student scoops top regional award

Two students from South Cheshire College have good reason to celebrate after scooping prestigious accolades against the odds. Thomas Uda, of Nantwich, and Corina Scanlan-Messamare, of Alsager, are over the moon after winning Access to HE Open College Network West Midlands Region awards.

March 28, 2012
Review: Malbank School performs ‘Stags and Hens’

Review: Malbank School performs ‘Stags and Hens’

By Claire Faulkner Students at Malbank School in Nantwich have worked incredibly hard over the last few months to produce and perform ‘Stags and Hens’. A sell out on the first night, the entire cast and crew should be proud of their performance and achievement.

March 26, 2012
Nantwich recycling youngsters undergo Cheshire East training

Nantwich recycling youngsters undergo Cheshire East training

Junior Recycling Officers in Nantwich and Crewe have been working hard to boost recycling and save energy. More than 177 primary school pupils from across Cheshire East have taken part in special training days this month.

March 26, 2012
Reaseheath College students plant Queen’s Jubilee bluebells

Reaseheath College students plant Queen’s Jubilee bluebells

College students in Nantwich have planted thousands of bluebells to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Ten students from Reaseheath College planted 5,000 bulbs alongside the Crewe to Nantwich Greenway in Wistaston.

March 24, 2012
Reaseheath College students first to visit African wildlife reserve

Reaseheath College students first to visit African wildlife reserve

Reaseheath College  students were the first group to venture into unchartered territory at a developing wildlife reserve in South Africa. The animal management students, studying wildlife conservation, zoo management or animal behaviour and welfare at the Nantwich college, visited Limpopo.

March 21, 2012
College dad ready for charity fight at Nantwich nightclub

College dad ready for charity fight at Nantwich nightclub

A South Cheshire College student  is putting the final preparations in place for the fight of his life at a Nantwich nightclub. Father-of-two Phil Jones is hoping to pack a punch when he steps into the ring for the charity stunt at Gregory’s in Nantwich on March 31.

March 20, 2012
Malbank pupils in Nantwich enjoy BBC School Report day

Malbank pupils in Nantwich enjoy BBC School Report day

Malbank School students enjoyed the taste of life as a news reporter as part of a BBC national initiative. The Nantwich pupils were joined by RedShift Radio’s Liz Southall for the BBC School Report day which involved 30 students from Year 8.

March 19, 2012
Brine Leas pupils enjoy London outing at Commonwealth Service

Brine Leas pupils enjoy London outing at Commonwealth Service

Pupils from Brine Leas School in Nantwich enjoyed a memorable day out in London at the Commonwealth Day Service. The group of youngsters won tickets to the service at Westminster Abbey on Monday, and took advantage of the occasion to do some sight-seeing!

March 15, 2012
Reaseheath College and local schools team up for rabbit project

Reaseheath College and local schools team up for rabbit project

Reaseheath College’s rabbits and guinea pigs should be jumping with joy after students made special toys to keep them entertained. Animal management students at the Nantwich college have created enrichment boxes for the bunnies from cereal packaging and kitchen roll tubes with hay, shredded paper and healthy treats.

March 13, 2012