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BADGE OF HONOUR
Celebrating its second year in existence,
the Government's Quality Badge Scheme
for learning outside the classroom
appears to be well received. But just
how is this helping schools get value
for money? Nigel Graber investigates.
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A CLASS ACT
The occasional apple was all the
reward they could expect at one time.
But since 1998, the Teaching Awards
has given the public the opportunity to
nominate and vote for their favourite
teacher. Malcolm Lee reveals just who
was top of the class for 2009.
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THE SOUND OF SUCCESS
2006 was a breakthrough year for
Connie Fisher when she landed the lead
in Lloyd Webber’s ‘The Sound of Music’.
But just what has the Welsh songbird
been up to since? Julie Richards-
Williams reviews her rise to stardom.
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THE WOW FACTOR
Despite more security-related
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forbidden without written
obstacles for inbound travellers, the
US Travel Association’s showcase
trade event, International Pow Wow
2010, is expected to generate almost
4 billion dollars worth of business.
Orlando, Florida hosts this year’s
extravaganza.
THE SAINTLY DRAGON
For almost 3 million residents, March
1st represents a very special day in the
calendar with a number of festivals and
events taking place around the
Principality. But where do its roots lie?
looks at the life and
legend of St David, the sixth century
patron saint of Wales.
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