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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 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
Young Nantwich tennis star goes close to Wimbledon place

Young Nantwich tennis star goes close to Wimbledon place

Nantwich tennis starlet Robin Bloomer insisted he can hold his head up high despite falling just short of a dream outing at Wimbledon.

Robin, a Brine Leas School student, had the chance to book himself a spot at the world-famous venue when he competed in the HSBC Road to Wimbledon North Regional Qualifier.

June 21, 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
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
Nantwich tutoring business looks to expand and recruit

Nantwich tutoring business looks to expand and recruit

A Nantwich businesswoman who runs a personal tutoring company, is looking to recruit more teachers to cope with demand.

Former Brine Leas School student Laura Smith launched One-To-One Learning UK, just three years ago.

May 19, 2016
Brine Leas students in Nantwich prove hit with “Fame” show

Brine Leas students in Nantwich prove hit with “Fame” show

Talented Brine Leas School students were a stage hit with their latest production of Fame.

The week-long series of shows were staged after six months of rehearsals.

March 11, 2016
Brine Leas School careers convention is big success

Brine Leas School careers convention is big success

Brine Leas School in Nantwich opened its doors for a major careers convention to help students focus on their futures.

Representatives from commerce, industry and both Further and Higher Education attend the Audlem Road school’s annual Careers Convention.

January 27, 2016
Brine Leas head hails “strong partnership” amid latest performance tables

Brine Leas head hails “strong partnership” amid latest performance tables

The headteacher of Brine Leas School in Nantwich has hailed a “really strong partnership” amid latest performance tables published by the Government.

Andrew Cliffe said staff, students and families working together has helped to achieve strong results for the Audlem Road school.

January 25, 2016
Brine Leas tutor’s Channel 4 appearance is icing on the cake

Brine Leas tutor’s Channel 4 appearance is icing on the cake

A Nantwich tutor has been singled out for praise by TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp for her cake-making skills.

Ann Turnbull reached the finals of a Channel 4 competition to find the UK’s best Gingerbread House Designer.

December 8, 2015
Brine Leas pupils talk their way to final of UK debating competition

Brine Leas pupils talk their way to final of UK debating competition

Bright sparks from Brine Leas School in Nantwich have talked their way to success – in one of the UK’s toughest debating competitions.

Four teams of students from Cheshire schools competed at Loreto College for a place in the regional final.

December 2, 2015
Wainhomes bid for 104 homes in Nantwich booted out by Cheshire East

Wainhomes bid for 104 homes in Nantwich booted out by Cheshire East

A developer’s bid to build 104 houses in Nantwich, which was supported by Brine Leas School, has been refused by Cheshire East Council.

Wainhomes North West wanted permission to build 104 homes off Audlem Road, and free up extra land for Brine Leas for future expansion.

November 18, 2015
Brine Leas students help with Nantwich shoebox campaign

Brine Leas students help with Nantwich shoebox campaign

Brine Leas pupils have teamed up with Nantwich Rotary Club for this year’s Christmas shoebox campaign aimed at Eastern Europe.

Youngsters have filled their ‘charity shoe boxes’ with festive gifts that children in impoverished areas would not normally receive.

November 15, 2015