The Earl of Wessex will officially open Exeter’s Greenest school later this month.
His Royal Highness will visit Montgomery Primary in St Thomas which has been formally certified as England’s first zero-carbon school.
The Devon County Council school is one of the Greenest buildings in the UK and generates all its own electricity – and a surplus – from an array of solar panels on the roof.
The innovative, air-tight Passivhaus design means it doesn’t need a boiler to provide heating.
For most of the time, the building is warmed by the body heat of pupils and...
Michelin-starred chef Michael Caines has launched a new academy at Exeter College. The Michael Caines Academy, in partnership with City & Guilds, will offer places to eight trainee chefs and eight front-of-house students, aged between 16 and 19. The two-year course begins in September and students will be able to work their way up to the City & Guilds Level 3 Diplomas. They will also take part in further courses beyond the initial two years, potentially leading to a Level 4 City & Guilds qualification. Farm walks, butchery demonstrations and visits to abattoirs, cheese...
Dr. Adam McCartney has welcomed the ambition behind the government’s newly released white paper but says its success will depend on ensuring teachers and school leaders have the support needed to deliver the reforms in practice.
The Devon based educational psychologist and business owner works with families and schools across the UK supporting children with SEND, ADHD, dyslexia and other learning differences, believes ‘Every Child Achieving and Thriving’ offers an important opportunity to strengthen inclusive education. However, this can only be a success if schools are given the...
IMP Software, the leading platform helping Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) to strengthen their budget forecasting and financial management, today announced a significant minority investment from Partech Growth fund to support its next stage of development.
The partnership with Partech, a focused technology growth investor, will allow IMP to more than double its R&D investment – evolving its product suite and launching new solutions for MATs. Just as importantly, it ensures IMP’s best-in class customer support remains front and centre.
FRENCH CLASSES AT EXMOUTH COMMUNITY COLLEGE FRENCH CONTINUERS
A course for those who wish to improve their conversation skills and already have some French. Ten 1 hour sessions concentrating on conversation, with some grammar input. Thursdays at 5.45 p.m. in Room 816 at Exmouth Community College. September 22nd to December 8th inclusive (EXCEPT: October 6th and 27th) £55 payable at the first session Contact Gill Yates: gyates@uwclub.net
FRENCH FOR ALMOST BEGINNERS
Classes for those who may have followed a beginners’ course or who have a limited...
A local youth choir is recruiting for new members as it gears up for the new term. Exeter Singing Roots is a vocal ensemble for young people aged 8 - 16, directed by professional singer and singing leader, Sarah Owen from Wren Music.
The choir meets on Thursdays in term-time at the St. Sidwell’s Centre, Exeter and is an opportunity to develop your musical skills, make new friends, enjoy using your voice as well taking part in performances.
A typical session involves fun and active warm-ups, learning an exciting range of ear-catching songs from around the world, practising...
It's an honour to announce that Mariam Badavi has been nominated for the well-deserved Venus Awards - Devon 2013 for Employer of the Year, sponsored by Cathedral Appointments.
Even after seven months of personal setbacks, she got right back up and displays inspiring strength as a businesswoman and mother. She balances her role as a mother to her family and as owner and director of Purity Boutique Spa with grace and vigour.
While making sure to put her clients' needs and expectations first, she creates a loving environment for her beauty and skincare staff who are happy to...
Exeter City’s Football in the Community Charity is inviting potential recruits to the BTEC Futsal and Education programme which starts in September to attend a training day next month.
The first training session will be held during half term, on Tuesday 19 February, at Exeter University, which will provide youngsters with an introduction to the game of futsal. The session will also provide the scholarship coaches with an opportunity to work with potential students for the first time.
This exciting new opportunity enables 16 and 17...
Devon Contractors, which is based in Clyst St Mary, celebrates work beginning on a new £1.8 million build for Chulmleigh Community College. The project will be a fantastic addition to the facilities at Chulmleigh both for the students and the wider community.
Students will take Drama, Music, Science, Modern Foreign Languages and Humanities lessons in the new building. Year 7 twins Andrea and Nicholas Robinson (pictured), whose favourite subjects are Art and Drama respectively will be some of the first to benefit from the new facilities.
Over 80 pupils, and the training team drawn from staff, parents and governors, took part in the annual Abbots’ Way walk from Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock on 7th October.
The Abbots’ Way is an ancient track way across Dartmoor from Buckfast Abbey to Tavistock. It is 24 miles long and includes sections of the high moor. On the first Sunday in October every year the route is followed as an organised walk under the auspices of the Tavistock & District Outdoor Activities Forum and the Ashburton and Tavistock sections of the Dartmoor Search & Rescue Group. 2012 marked the 50th...
