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- Man accused of murdering vicar
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Education
Holbeach Academy awards night
THE efforts of apprentices and employers alike have been celebrated at a ceremony in Holbeach.
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St Norbert’s pupils are champions of kingball court
YOUNGSTERS from three Spalding schools came together for a fun morning of competitive sports.
‘Free school’ could be running by 2014
CAMPAIGNERS hoping to set up a “free school” for secondary education in Crowland say it could be up and running in 2014.
College given ‘satisfactory’ rating by Ofsted
PEELE Community College was given a ‘satisfactory’ rating from Ofsted with the inspectors saying the school has improved steadily over the last three years.
Spalding school wins hyacinth growing competition
BUDDING horticulturists at St Norbert’s School, Spalding are thrilled to have won first prize in a hyacinth growing contest, beating 21 other primary schools.
Web security awareness for pupils
YOUNGSTERS had a valuable lesson in how to stay safe on the internet.
Ofsted U-turn leaves schools on the hop
SPALDING Grammar and High schools could be among the quarter of ‘outstanding’ English schools facing re-examination as Ofsted moves its goalposts on educational standards.
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School raises more than £1,300 for children’s charity
PUPILS from Whaplode Primary School pulled out the stops at a sponsored keep fit session and raised a very healthy £1,331.76 for the children’s charity, the NSPCC.
Holocaust survivor tells his moving tale to students
Holocaust survivor Harry Bibring visited Long Sutton on Monday to deliver a presentation of his experiences as an Austrian Jew during World War Two.
Children’s author visits school
CHILDREN at St Norbert’s Catholic Primary School in Spalding were treated to a rare insight into the life of a well-known writer of children’s books.
Drug-taking truant pupil’s mum ‘tried everything’ to get him to go to school
A SINGLE mum appeared in court over her problem son not going to school and told magistrates she had tried and failed to get him to attend.
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High school girls celebrate drama success
DRAMA students at Spalding High School put their acting skills to the test – and passed with flying colours.
Letters to tackle a sticky problem
LETTERS are to be sent to schools in Spalding highlighting problems of chewing gum being dropped on town centre streets.
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A SPALDING head-teacher says there is “no excuse” for poor GCSE pass rates and has vowed not to let it happen at their school again.
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Hockey match to benefit school
TWO hockey players who met through work at Spalding’s Garth School challenged each other’s teams to a charity hockey match event that pupils will enjoy and benefit from.
Keeping it in the family as pre-school celebrates
TWENTY-three children had a big party on Wednesday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Morton Pre-School.
School trip to research links between Hereward and Robin Hood
CHILDREN went in search of a real-life Robin Hood following the trail of Hereward the Wake to Peterborough Cathedral.
Head-turning performance by Thor the owl
THOR the eagle owl gave an Oscar-worthy performance at Ayscoughfee Hall School in Spalding, inspiring children to raise funds for the charity that’s given him a home.
Astronomy club members enjoy some stargazing
STARGAZING has been the topic of extra lessons for aspiring astronomers from Spalding Grammar School.
Pupils experience life during Second World War
YOUNGSTERS took a step back in time to discover what it was really like to be an evacuee during World War II.
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Weather for Spalding
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 37 mph
Wind direction: South west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 21 mph
Wind direction: South west
