Category: school news

Kingston Maurward College and The Open University Partner Up for Enhanced Skills Training in Dorset

In a significant step towards upgrading Dorset's educational offerings, Kingston Maurward College is teaming up with The Open University (OU) to enrich local skills...

When the school costs start to stack up

A local expert from Citizen’s Advice provides timely tips on consumer issues. In the postbag this month: Q: ‘My children are starting new schools in...

From Thornford Primary to King Power Stadium!

A team of pupils from Thornford Primary School is celebrating after making it to the national finals of the Pokemon Primary School’s Cup! The Year...

The archbishop visits Archbishop

It was a momentous and thrilling occasion for Blandford’s Archbishop Wake CE Primary School in June as the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, paid...

Stargazing in Yetminster

Local children were invited to a stargazing event at St Andrew’s Primary in Yetminster in February, with the opportunity to try out large professional...

Roman through to Medieval Stalbridge

After a year of planning, research and illustrating, the pupils at Stalbridge CofE Primary School were thrilled to receive the first local history boards...

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The breeding season winds down

Doug and Lucy reflect on the enormous joy of an ‘I made that!’ moment - even as they teach foals to pick up their...

Long term bill for short term politics

One simple flaw underlies the many government failures that have afflicted us for decades. Too many spending decisions are based on short-term cost considerations,...

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