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Isca Academy Staff Perform Christmas Panto for Students

The final day of term at Isca Academy ended on a high as staff from across the school came together to perform a festive Christmas pantomime for students.

Teaching staff, support staff and senior leaders swapped classrooms and offices for the stage, delivering an Isca-style take on classic pantomime stories.

The performance was packed with audience participation and jokes, including playful nods to school routines, busy corridors between lessons, and the traditional cry of “oh no it isn’t!”.

Students filled the hall with laughter as staff embraced the spirit of...

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UK-wide funding boost for STEM learning opportunities in schools

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 06/08/2023 - 8:50pm

The National Space Academy has announced its participation in Space to Learn, a new scheme funded by the UK Space Agency which is dedicated to improving access to STEM careers and learning opportunities for young people across the UK.

Since 2008, the National Space Academy has been delivering high quality curriculum-focused masterclasses which use space as an inspirational context to excite the next generation about the possibilities offered by STEM subjects.

The Space to Learn project means that these opportunities, along with careers conferences and space camps, will...

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Revolutionizing the Industry: The Evolution and Impact of Interior Design Software

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Wed, 06/07/2023 - 8:16am
Introduction

The interior design industry has undergone a significant transformation with the advent of technology and the rise of interior design software. This powerful tool has revolutionized the way designers conceptualize, visualize, and execute their ideas. From streamlining the design process to enhancing communication and collaboration, interior design software has had a profound impact on the industry. For advanced software solutions, you can consider Foyr. Foyr is an innovative technology company that specializes in providing advanced software solutions for the architecture,...

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University of Exeter introduces Digital Internship Scheme for students

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 05/28/2023 - 7:28am

The University of Exeter has welcomed nine students from a variety of faculties and subjects on its Digital Internship Scheme through its Student Campus Partnership.

The interns will take up the role of Digital Strategy Communication and Engagement Assistants and will support the Digital team with communication and engagement activity for the Digital Strategy and any of its associated products, services, and events, especially those related to the student experience and digital upskilling.

The University of Exeter first launched its 2030 Digital Strategy last year and...

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Bikeability in Devon - 100,000 and counting!

More than 100,000 children in Devon have now received Bikeability cycle training.

The impressive milestone has been reached after 17 years of the scheme being run in the county by Devon County Council.

West Exe School pupil Beatrice Stothert is the 100,000th Bikeability trainee in Devon. To celebrate the occasion, she was presented with a certificate by Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council Cabinet Member with responsibility for cycling.

Beatrice, aged 11, gained her Bikeability Level 3 award. She said: “I was really surprised to hear that I was the 100...

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St Luke's Life to the full

St Luke’s Church of England School students live life to the full

Authored by Emma.Darke
Posted: Thu, 04/27/2023 - 7:42pm

St Luke’s Church of England School has recently been graded good by a recent SIAMS (Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schools) report, with the Inspector commenting on how the school’s vision of ensuring all students live life to the full motivates and energises all students and how the school’s values enable its community to live well together.

The SIAMS inspection, which took place prior to the Easter break, plays a significant part in Church Schools and is used to consider how well a school uses its Christian distinctiveness, the inspector comments “Pupils and...

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How The Royal Ballet School Helps Primary Schools Teach Dance Through Primary Steps on Demand

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Fri, 03/31/2023 - 1:11pm

While dance is a mandatory component of the curriculum for all UK primary schools, many schools have little-to-no dance provision. This lack of resources is more likely to affect less affluent areas, where several schools don’t have the funding, resources, or curriculum capacity to teach dance effectively.

Fortunately, The Royal Ballet School is helping primary schools overcome this challenge with a flexible online programme that gets children dancing from £3 per student: Primary Steps on Demand.

This is how the on-demand programme makes it easy for primary schools to...

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Dunsford Community Academy goes green in hope of Eco-Schools award

Dunsford Community Academy in Exeter has launched a series of environmental initiatives as the school progresses to winning its first Eco-Schools Green Flag award .

The prestigious Eco-Schools programme, which was launched in 1994, requires schools to follow a seven-step framework designed to empower young people to make a difference in their school. As part of the school’s action plan, it has launched a dedicated eco-council, led by Julia Balfour, the former Head of Ecology for the Royal Parks, who has previously worked with Sir David Attenborough.

Pupils have already...

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Tips for 11+ Verbal Reasoning Prep: Make your child succeed!

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Mon, 03/27/2023 - 6:46am

It's no secret that our kids are under immense pressure to perform well in their 11+ exams. As parents, we have the difficult task of helping them prepare and face the exam with confidence and ease. For many students, Verbal Reasoning can be a particular challenge.

I know from my own experience how daunting it can get. As a parent and tutor, I've had the privilege of helping many students to pass their 11+ Verbal Reasoning exams with flying colors. From this knowledge, I'd like to share some top tips for preparing for this particular assessment.

It's no secret that the...

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Local housebuilder and Exeter College cement relationship with donation of 10,000 bricks

A local housebuilder has cemented its relationship with the next generation of construction professionals at Exeter College, thanks to a substantial donation of 10,000 bricks for education and training purposes.

The special delivery from Persimmon Homes South West was marked with an event at the College’s state-of-the-art construction facilities in the company of local apprentices and the leader of Exeter City Council, Cllr Phil Bialyk.

The bricks, enough to build a three-bedroom house, will be used by students at Exeter, and forms part of Persimmon’s commitment to...

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Thumbs up for leading housebuilder giving students opportunity to sample careers available within construction industry

Students from four schools in Exeter have been given the chance to learn more about the construction industry and the career opportunities available to them thanks to an event hosted by Persimmon Homes South West.

On Thursday, students from West Exe, Isca Academy, St James School and St Lukes Church of England School visited Persimmon South West’sAshworth Place development in Exeter as part of the 'Jump into Apprenticeships!' project.

The pilot project aims to raise the profile and understanding of apprenticeships and technical education to young people, as well as...

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