Education

Students raise funds for Holbeach hospital

Students have helped raise money for a local hospital after creating wooden items to sell. Construction teacher at the University Academy Holbeach, Darren Morris, presented a cheque for £312 to Holbeach Hospital. “The idea was that students got a chance to experience making joinery items for potential clients, while using the knowledge and skills gained in the three months or ...

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Safety concerns in nursery report

A Fleet Hargate nursery has been rated ‘inadequate’ after previously being ‘outstanding’. The Willows Day Nursery in Old Main Road remains good for quality of education and behaviour and attitudes according to Ofsted. But it’s been branded inadequate for leadership and management and personal development. Children having “easy access” to cleaning products in the bathroom and having not been told ...

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Learning about the World of Work

Spalding Parish C of E Day School has launched a World of Work Programme aimed at raising aspirations and inspiring children in Key Stage Two. It’s launch event began with a talk by deputy headteacher Emily Hill, who spoke about her education and career journey. The children then worked in mixed age groups to embark of their ‘Apprenticeship Programme’. They ...

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GALLERY – Bringing books alive

From superheroes and footballers to astronauts and classic book characters – they were all brought to life thanks to World Book Day. Hundreds of children from across the district got into the spirit and went to school or nursery dressed as their favourite book characters. Thank you to everyone who sent us their pictures – here’s a selection showing some ...

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Uniform scheme is suiting pupils

A scheme which has seen 400 pieces of school uniform donated to those who need it, including Ukrainian refugees, has been hailed a success. Holbeach Methodist Church, working with United Academy Holbeach, set up the Uniform Exchange scheme a year ago. And its organisers say it’s proved a huge success helping families who might otherwise struggle to purchase the required ...

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Primary school retains ‘good’ status

A South Holland primary school has retained its ‘good’ status following an Ofsted report. Fleet Wood Lane School has ‘happy and committed’ pupils who feel safe, according to the report published this week. “The majority of parents and carers have a positive view of the school. One parent shared: ‘We like the school’s values, outdoor learning and extra-curricular opportunities,'” says ...

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Teachers take strike action

Classes were disrupted for some students in South Holland this week when a teaching union went on strike. Members of the National Education Union staged a walkout on Wednesday as part of a series of planned industrial action. All schools in England and Wales were affected, with some closing to specific year groups and others open as usual. In South ...

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Primary school has to do better

A South Lincolnshire school requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. Shepeau Stow Primary was visited by inspectors from the monitoring organisation in November. Pupils told them: “This is a nice school. We like our friends and our learning. We feel proud to come here,” the report says. Leaders have made improvements to the curriculum, but there is more ...

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Good status for town nursery

A Holbeach nursery has been awarded a ‘good’ rating by Ofsted inspectors after an inspection before Christmas. Little Treasures, on Branches Lane, was awarded ‘good’ across the board following the visit on December 5. “Children have strong relationships with all staff and happily seek cuddles and reassurance when needed,” says the report. “Children develop close friendships with other children from ...

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Pupils feel safe at village school

Staff at a South Holland school have created ‘a warm and welcoming’ environment where pupils feel safe, says a recent report. Cowbit St Mary’s Church of England Primary was inspected by Ofsted and a report published last week. “Pupils are polite and well behaved. Pupils told inspectors that bullying is not tolerated and does not really happen at their school,” ...

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Lithuanian school launches

A new, weekly school has been opened up at a Spalding church to teach children Lithuania. Jolanta Kensminiene, a teacher from Peterborough, has launched the initiative at St Norbert’s Catholic Church after noticing the number of people from the district heading elsewhere for lessons. The sessions will take place every Wednesday from 4.30pm to 7pm and are for four to ...

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Mum to 11 beats cancer to land top exam results

A 38-year-old mum to 11 who had half her stomach removed three weeks before sitting her GCSEs is set for her dream career in child care after acing the exams. Amy Male was diagnosed with stomach cancer in December and told she would only have five years to live if she didn’t go through with the operation. A few months ...

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Amazing successes at University Academy Long Sutton

The principal at University Academy Long Sutton has praised its pupils after some brilliant GCSE results. Liam Davé particularly highlighted the ‘best ever’ number of pupils attaining higher than grade four in maths and English as well as the performances in engineering, drama and statistics. He said: “First and foremost, like all schools up and down the country I think ...

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‘Best ever’ GCSE results at Spalding Grammar School

Spalding Grammar School is celebrating its ‘best ever’ GCSE results. A fantastic 45 per cent of all grades achieved by the pupils were in the top bracket of seven or higher. A statement from the school, said: “It is pleasing to be able to celebrate with Year 11, who have achieved our best ever results in GCSE examinations, with 45 ...

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Amy to follow ‘career dream’ after GCSE success at Boston College

A Long Sutton woman is to follow her career dream and be a children’s nurse after passing her GCSEs through Boston College. Amy Male was incredibly happy with a grade seven in English and a grade five in Maths after taking on the courses. She’s now set to head to university. She said, “After spending many years raising my children ...

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Brilliant results at Spalding High School

Spalding High School students produced some fantastic GCSE results. Out of 1,500 qualifications, more than half of the pupils at the school earned at least one of the highest grades possible (seven to nines). There were 14 per cent who hit that mark in all their subjects. Headteacher Michele Anderson said: “Last week we reported outstanding A Level results, some ...

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‘Positive’ GCSE results at Thomas Cowley

The trust set to take over The Thomas Cowley High School has praised its pupils’ ‘positive’ GCSE results. The Donington school will become the Cowley Academy in September after being taken on by the South Lincolnshire Academies Trust. Details of the results haven’t been released. A school spokesman said: “In what has been a turbulent couple of years in education ...

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Spalding Academy hits new heights

Spalding Academy says its pupils have achieved its best GCSE results ever. The school says it’s particular pleased with the number of top grade (nines) it received. The head Mrs Jemma Curson hailed “amazing progress” with 70 per cent of students having achieved grades nine to four in 2022 compared to 49 per cent in 2019. For GCSE English, this was ...

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School’s first ‘Oxbridge’ entrant among top results at UAH

University Academy Holbeach is celebrating a 100 per cent pass rate for its students, including its first ever to pass the Oxbridge entry requirements. The school says it’s had a host of good results. Ben Harcourt-Sharpe was one of the top performers and will study history at Oxford after achieving grades of A* and A. Principal Shelia Paige said: “University ...

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Pupil behaviour has to improve

A South Holland Primary school has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted inspectors. Gedney Drove End Primary School previously retained its good award in 2018, but a new report published on Monday has highlighted that some pupils have ‘poor attitudes and a lack of respect towards their peers,” While leaders at the 39-pupil school are ‘ambitious’ for their pupils ...

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