Education

Queen Elizabeth’s School, (QE) part of the Ted Wragg Trust , has held its first official Eco Club meeting this term.

The club has been set up by Science teachers Miss Mercer and Miss Owen, who both specialise in biology. They are both passionate about the environment and sustainability and want to use the club to share knowledge, inspire a love of the natural world, and empower pupils with the skills and understanding on how to tackle important issues such as climate change.

Pupils from all different year groups have signed up to be part of the club and planning is now...

A Year 2 pupil at Exwick Heights Primary School , part of the Ted Wragg Trust has written her own book!

Mala, wrote her book ‘I am a monster who loves to play’ during the summer holidays. It took her two days to finish her story and then five days to draw her own picture book. After it was finished, Mala asked her friend to do some illustrations. The book was completed in early September and printed to be given out to families and friends.

She hopes the story conveys the message that we should celebrate the fact that everyone is different and that we shouldn’t judge...

For students of history and politics, understanding the complexities of the past and the mechanisms of governance often requires more than just classroom learning. International study tours offer a unique opportunity for aspiring historians and politicians to experience historical sites and political landmarks firsthand, providing an immersive and enriching educational experience. These history school trips offer students a chance to broaden their perspectives, deepen their knowledge, and gain a real-world understanding of the subjects they study.

Here’s a closer look at how...

Teaching a child to ride a bike can be daunting and frustrating for all concerned, but Balanceability is helping parents and carers get their little ones moving on two wheels, in support of Cycle to School Week, 23rd-27th September 2024. By downloading Balanceability’s Parent Guide and following its top tips for learning to ride two-wheels, stress can be replaced with fun and children can set off to school or nursery with c onfidence.

A recent survey of bike-riders* by Balanceability revealed that most people learnt to cycle with help from their dad (55%), while 13% were self-...