Education

Fun was had by all at Steppin Out Stars of Tomorrow theatre school earlier this month as pupils and staff celebrated World Book Day 2019. Participants were invited to dress...

SCHOOLS are being invited to apply for funding to run breakfast clubs. Cereal manufacturer Kellogg’s said that it is doubling the number of grants, worth up to £1,000, this year....

WOKINGHAM Mayor Cllr John Kaiser went back to school last week to open the £3.25m expansion of Highwood Primary School in Woodley. The improved facilities include a new entrance, increased...

Hawkedon Primary School took part in Comic Relief last week by organising multiple events throughout the day to raise money. Nikki Gladwin-Stride, extended services manager, said she was involved in...

Children from Crosfields, Dolphin, Loddon and The Abbey schools took part in the choirs contest at The Emmbrook School on Saturday Picture: Phil Creighton The Woodley Festival started at Emmbrook...

Emmbrook Infant School is celebrating after being judged 'Outstanding' by Ofsted following a recent inspection. The school received the judgment – the highest possible – following an inspection in January....

STUDENTS from an Arborfield school enjoyed a special cultural exchange earlier this month after Chinese pupils spent a fortnight with them. The Bohunt School teamed up with UK China Education...

TALENTED youngsters from a local theatre school took time out from rehearsals for a forthcoming Disneyland performance to record some harmonies in a recording studio. Earlier this month, the 20...

The University of Reading has announced its new vice-chancellor, writes Taz Usher. Professor Robert Van de Noort has been acting vice-chancellor since September last year following the departure of his...

A SONNING school welcomed a special guest last Friday – the Prime Minister. Maidenhead MP Theresa May, whose constituency includes Reading Blue Coat School, took time out from her Brexit...