Education

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...

Children from a Twyford nursery were delighted with a special visit from an acclaimed author and illustrator. Eileen Browne, who created books such as Handa’s Surprise and Handa’s Hen popped...

ONCE upon a time, there was a housebuilder who was working next to a school. And he wanted to be seen as a good neighbour. Are you sitting comfortably? Then...