Education
Pupils at St Mary’s get their hands dirty with donation from housebuilder
Pupils from St Mary the Virgin primary school in Gillingham have been given the opportunity to get their hands dirty and enjoy outdoor play with a difference, thanks to the donation of a …
Redrow launches fund to help local schools and community groups
For the second year running, housebuilder Redrow Southern Counties has launched its annual community fund to help support the incredible community work led by groups, schools, organisations and individuals across parts of the …
How Gillingham Medical Practice helped pupils moving up to secondary school
This summer, children in their final primary school year were offered the unique opportunity to take part in two fun activity days, as part of the Moving Up! project. The project was organised …
Dorset pupils get their first pick of primary school
Some 95.8 per cent of applicants in Dorset have been offered their first choice of primary school -for reception), and just under 95 per cent have been offered their middle school of choice …
Dorset launches new schools attendance strategy
Children and young people will get the support they need to get the most enjoyment from their educational experience and improve their life opportunities following the launch of a new attendance strategy, says …
Merck uses Gillingham School to launch its European tour to attract tomorrow’s scientists
Science and technology company Merck has begun its European tour to attract a new generation of scientists with an unusual mobile lab at Gillingham School. The company, which has a major facility in …
Shaftesbury pre-school says council’s Covid funding policy will force it to close for good
The Garden Montessori pre-school at St Mary’s School, Shaftesbury, says that the way Wiltshire Council is choosing to fund establishments that have to close during the coronavirus crisis may force it to shut …
Most Dorset pupils offered their first choice of primary school
Families in Dorset will find out today, Thursday,` which school their children will be joining in September. Most pupils, nearly 95 percent, have been offered their preferred choice of infant, first, primary, junior …
Gillingham Primary School closes after parent tests positive for virus
Gillingham Primary School was forced to close ‘with immediate effect’ on Monday after a parent of one of its pupils tested positive for the Covid-19 coronavirus. The school, which had stayed open to …
