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Ctitheroo Advertiser & T im e s , T hursd ay, fUlorch 22,2 0 1 2 vaUeyeducation A weekly look at local schools and colleges Harrods teddies raise funds for children’s holidays


EVERY year, Stonyhurst sixth formers run a holiday week at the college for local disabled children, giving them a lot of fun and their parents some much-needed respite. And a donation of 130 teddy: bears is helping to raise funds


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Quiz Night thank you There was standing room only in the Parish Centre last Fnday evening for the quiz in aid of Teenage Cancer Sufferers. Fami­


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W^ELCOME to yalleyeducation a weekly feature designed to highlight and celebrate the achievements of Ribble Valley's young people and teaching staff. Every Thursday we will be showcasing tne success stories from our schools and colleges. If you have something to shout about then contact Julie Magee on 01200 422324, or email julie.magee(i>eastlancsnews.co.uk


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PUT the spotlight on your school or college by including notices of events, E-mail your notices, keeping them as brief as possible, to j'ulie.magee®


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at St Augustine’s) is walking part of the Great Wall ot China to raise funds for this chanty and she has been overwhelmed by the response. (Remember, our non- uniform day raised £200 tor this cause a tew weeks ago). All of the money goes


. directly to the charity because Catriona’s


father is paying all the costs ot the trip and accommodahon involved. On behalf of Catriona and the quiz organisers (and I suspect on behalf of hundreds of teen­ agers and their families) may I thank you tor your tremendous support Lempen Puppet Theatre


over the years, the school has hunt up a - •


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Puppet Theatre. This husband and wife team operate out of Skipten and, in the early years, used our school as one cl their ’drying grounds”. New shows were piloted and refined at selected local schools, ours being one of them. Since then, they have gone on to become in­ ternational performers, but they never forgot their roots! They will be perform­ ing their new show, The Fisherman and the Pearl’ in the school hall tomorrow (Thursday). They give


- two performances to ’ 'rj^er for the different


- .V-'age groups and then ;0 they explain something of the secrets of pup­ petry.


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children in Class Five are visih'ng Ribblesdale


School to watch the students perform their dress rehearsal for their


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Tuesday, March 27th-0ur . guitarists in school will


- perform at assembly aided by their guitar teacher Chris Hacking.


Class Five are travelling to Blackburn on the train


from Clitheroe station. Thursday, March 29th


.- They will be visihng the ■ museum and the cathe- • drat.


: ; ; - Class Three is visiting - : Eureka in Halifax. The Friends of Brookslde are holding a Chocolate


-Bingo Night in school from 6-30 p.m. to 8-30


Friday. March 30th-Easter Activities Theme Day.


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' The children will have a fun filled day ot Easter


■ activities linked to the Easier story and Easter


■ eggs. day, April 16th.


S f Mary’s RC Primary School, Sabden


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Fencing Club The school will be hosting a • '■ fencing club in the sum- ■


' merterm and is very ex- cited about this addihon toitsclubs.


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School closes Friday, March SOthand ra-opens Mon­


FUND-RAISERS: Pupils from Oakhill are proud to boost funds for a good cause, ( s ) .. Oakhill pupils raise cash for CAFOD


took part in a number of fund-rais­ ing activities including sponsored walks and fast days and managed


KIND-HEARTED pupils at Oa­ khill College, Whalley, have been doing their bit for charity. Staff and pupils fi'om the school


to raise £900 for CAFOD to sup­ ply all sorts of useful resources for those in impoverished areas arbiind the world. (ZAFOD is the official aid agency-


of the Catholic Church in England and Wales. In fulfilling its mission.


it works in more than 60 countries worldwide to reduce the impact of poverty, to address and challenge its causes, and to empower people to bring about change for them­ selves. Pupils were happy to do­ nate to such a worthwhile cause.


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vironment and accommodation is conducive to supporting children’s continued learning and develop­ ment; it is organised very well and carefully looked after. Children clearly benefit and thrive as a re­ sult.” Top marks were given to the


ally close patoership with its host school, with parents and with the local authority to ensure that the needs of all children are met. The committee and manager review the provision rigorousTy, identify what can be improved and drive ambition extremely well. The report explained: “The en­


staff, who were described as “dy­ namic” and very successful in in­ spiring the staff team.


the highest priority to keeping the children safe so that they feel ex­ tremely secure. Excellent provision supports the children’s learning through a wide range of interesting activities, which enable children to progress extremely well. The club works, in exception­


thriving club and were impressed with what they saw. Inspectors felt the adults give


STAFF and pupils at Whalley Primary’s Out o f School Care Club are all smiles after receiv­ ing an outstanding Ofsted re­ port. Ofsted inspectors visiterJ the


VISITOR: Our picture shows the deputy lieutenant of Lancashire, Mr Thomas Woodcock, with pupils from Dunsop Bridge Primary School, (s)


Special visitor to village school


TO begin the celebrations for HM The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, pupils at Dun- sop Bridge Primary School were delighted to receive a visit from the Deputy Lieuten­ ant of Lancashire, Mr Thomas Woodcock. Mr Woodcock gave staff and pupils a


CELEBRATIONS: Youngsters from Whalley Primary’s Out of School Care Club are delighted with their recent outstanding Ofeted report, (s)


partnership working takes place to ensure every child receives a high level of care and support. TTie club works exceptionally well with the school to ensure that it is able to meet the needs of all children with great success. For example, the manager meets regularly with the school staff to discover what progress the children are making


The report added: “Excellent


dren are learning about and plan activities which link well. There is an extremely good exchange of information about children whose circumstances make them particu­ larly vulnerable.”


in school and how the club can contribute to this such as listening to the children read each day, or supporting homework. “They find out what the chil­


celebrations are planned for the Jubilee in June.' ' The children asked lots of questions


really interesting talk on the history of HM The Queen and an insight into what


job involved creating coats of arms for new peers. Everyone agreed that Mr Wood­ cock’s visit was a lovely way to promote the Jubilee and the pupils are now eagerly planning how they can celebrate this spe­ cial occasion in school.


including “does the Queen have a differ­ ent outfit for every day”? And “how many different types of crown does the Queen have”? Mr Woodcock explained that part of his


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