Education and learning news
Appointment of Deputy Director Children’s Services
Published Tuesday 31st July 2007
Manchester City Council has appointed John Edwards to the position of Deputy Director Children’s Services for the city.
Inspiration for school girls with the world at their feet
Published Friday 12th March 2010
Pupils from schools across Manchester have been taking part in an inspirational event aimed at encouraging them to widen their career choices.
Irish extravaganza musical evening in Cheetham Hill
Published Wednesday 10th March 2010
It was standing room only last week at the Irish World Heritage Centre in Cheetham Hill at an Irish extravaganza musical evening organised by Manchester Music Service.
Footballing youngsters learn to tackle anti social behaviour
Published Monday 8th March 2010
Pupils from six schools will have the chance to show off their sporting spirit - on and off the pitch - during a special football tournament in Cheetham this week.
Sharp futures made real for Manchester pupils
Published Wednesday 3rd March 2010
Six pupils from the Creative and Media Academy (Girls) will experience the trappings of business success today.
20,000 pupils hit the high notes for National Sing Up Day
Published Wednesday 24th February 2010
Around 20,000 pupils from schools across the city will be hitting the high notes at 3pm, 24 February when they stop their classes to stand up and sing from their hearts as part of National Sing Up Day
Young string players wanted for new citywide orchestra
Published Wednesday 24th February 2010
Young Manchester musicians proved there is more than one string to their bow when they turned out in force to a special free event held by Manchester Music Service.
Manchester is aiming to lead the way with services for children with autism
Published Friday 5th February 2010
Manchester is aiming to become a centre of excellence for children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with the creation of a purpose built school and training centre.
North Manchester school on stilts prepares to open
Published Friday 5th February 2010
An innovative eco-friendly school built on stilts, is celebrating the completion of building work next week with a time capsule burial.
Council cracks down on absence from school
Published Thursday 28th January 2010
Parents and schools are being asked to join forces with the Council in cracking down on pupil absence and truancy to cut down on the high number of school days lost each week through absence.
Milestone ceremony at Manchester Enterprise Academy
Published Friday 15th January 2010
Students and staff will gather at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) on Monday 18 January to take part in a ceremony marking the building progress of the new Academy.
Joint Gorton orchestra showcases the strength of inclusion
Published Wednesday 13th January 2010
The north of England’s first school campus to have both a mainstream and specialist school sharing a site, is celebrating its integration with the development of a joint orchestra.
Lights, camera, action!
Published Wednesday 6th January 2010
The hunt is on for mature north Manchester residents who would like to try their hand at acting and enjoy their 15 minutes of fame.
Outstanding Ofsted report for Gorton high school
Published Tuesday 15th December 2009
St Peter’s Roman Catholic High School in Gorton has become the first secondary school in Manchester to be ranked as outstanding by the new Ofsted framework, which was introduced in September.
Strong staff help shape The East Manchester Academy
Published Wednesday 9th December 2009
Two senior teachers with almost 35 years experience between them have been appointed as vice principals at The East Manchester Academy.
Piper Hill special school one of the best in the country
Published Monday 23rd November 2009
Piper Hill Specialist Support High School, Wythenshawe has been named by Ofsted as one of 12 national outstanding special schools that excel at providing for very vulnerable children and young people.
Views sought on Hulme school proposals
Published Monday 23rd November 2009
Manchester City Council is inviting south Manchester residents to share their views about plans to enhance Trinity C of E High School in Hulme.
Manchester Schools Music Service Best in Country
Published Tuesday 17th November 2009
Manchester Music Service has proved that it hits all the right notes by scooping the top award in the prestigious National Music Council (NMC) awards.
Residents invited to comment on new school proposals
Published Friday 13th November 2009
Manchester City Council is inviting south Manchester residents to share their views about plans to enhance The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College in East Didsbury.
South Manchester school pupils quiz the Lord Mayor
Published Tuesday 10th November 2009
Pupils from four Didsbury primary schools are taking their important first steps on the road to learning about democracy by quizzing the Lord Mayor about her civic role (Tuesday 10 November).
Public give thumbs up to £120 million community campus
Published Wednesday 4th November 2009
HULME and Moss Side residents have given a strong ‘thumbs up’ to proposals for a university campus in their community.
Two Vice Principals appointed for Co-operative Academy
Published Wednesday 4th November 2009
Two senior teachers with more than 30 years experience between them have been appointed as vice principals at The Co-operative Academy of Manchester.
Pupils perform topping out at Manchester Communication Academy
Published Tuesday 3rd November 2009
The new £30m Manchester Communication Academy is a step nearer completion this week with the reaching of an important construction milestone.
Manchester students learn to help needy kids
Published Monday 26th October 2009
Manchester youngsters are aiming to raise £10,000 for an international charity by being paid to study.
High school admissions deadline extended due to postal strike
Published Thursday 22nd October 2009
The deadline for the return of applications for Manchester high school admissions next September has now been extended by one week to 5 pm next Friday 30 October, due to the national postal strike.
City wide special needs proposals agreed by Council's Executive
Published Wednesday 21st October 2009
Proposals that will further transform special education teaching and learning in Manchester and give more choice and better outcomes for young people have been agreed by the Council's Executive today.
Business boost for Manchester high school admissions
Published Tuesday 20th October 2009
Top businesses and key community players have given their support to Manchester high schools as the deadline looms this week for the return of application forms for entry in September 2010.
Local tradesmen set foundations for the future at new school in Miles Platting
Published Monday 19th October 2009
A school in east Manchester which has taken its design inspiration from pupils is now being built by a number of local people.
Parents warned - don't miss secondary school admissions deadline
Published Tuesday 13th October 2009
Parents across the city are warned not to miss NEXT FRIDAY'S DEADLINE - OCTOBER 23 - for returning their child's application form for admission into secondary school next September 2010.
Pupils on the right road to safety with Be Bright Be Seen campaign
Published Monday 12th October 2009
Manchester primary school pupils will be looking on the bright side this autumn and winter as part of a major road safety campaign.
Local children bury time capsule under new high school
Published Monday 12th October 2009
Children from primary schools across east Manchester helped Guy Hutchence, Principal Designate East Manchester Academy, bury a time capsule under the new school building on Grey Mare Lane in Beswick.
Ole! Fantastico St Francis Primary is Spanish School of the year
Published Friday 9th October 2009
St Francis Primary School in Gorton will say 'muchas gracias' for being awarded the prestigious title of Spanish School of the Year 2009 by holding a Spanish day in school this Monday 12 October.
North Manchester school to become an environmental hub
Published Friday 9th October 2009
A new £9m Crumpsall primary school that is currently under construction will become an environmental centre for North Manchester.
Pupils learn to eat like an Olympian
Published Tuesday 6th October 2009
Pupils from Ravensbury Community Primary School in Clayton have been learning about the importance of healthy eating from teenage diving star Tom Daley.
Pupils perform topping out at Co-operative Academy
Published Tuesday 29th September 2009
Pupils at Plant Hill Arts College in Higher Blackley will be marking the completion of a construction milestone at The Co-operative Academy of Manchester on Friday 2 Oct, with a topping out ceremony.
Read all about it!
Published Tuesday 29th September 2009
Two of Manchester’s busiest roads are showcasing the exciting and ambitious investment schemes the city council is currently rolling out across the city.
School day memories wanted
Published Tuesday 29th September 2009
The people of north Manchester are being invited to share their proud memories of the local area for a series of exhibitions at North City Library.
Secondary school open evenings for primary school pupils and parents
Published Wednesday 23rd September 2009
Secondary schools across Manchester are opening their doors to showcase what they have to offer to the city's ten and eleven year olds who will be starting secondary school next September 2010.
School gardens help children blossom
Published Tuesday 22nd September 2009
Four east Manchester primary schools have set up gardening clubs with the help of New East Manchester and Groundwork Manchester, Salford, Stockport, Trafford and Tameside.
Innovative East Manchester Academy nears completion
Published Tuesday 22nd September 2009
The East Manchester Academy in Beswick is a one step nearer to conclusion this week with the completion of the highest point of the building.
MCFC’s chief executive welcomes 400 parents to Academy open evening
Published Wednesday 16th September 2009
Manchester City FC’s Chief Executive Officer, Garry Cook welcomed 400 parents and primary school pupils who attended The East Manchester Academy open evening at the City of Manchester Stadium 9 Sept.
Maine Road - the next generation
Published Wednesday 9th September 2009
Manchester's newest primary school has opened its doors for the first time, kicking off a new chapter for education in Moss Side.
It's a Brother and Sister Act to celebrate first day of Creative and Media Academies
Published Monday 7th September 2009
The first day at the two brand new Creative and Media Academies in north Manchester has been a real brother and sister act.
North Manchester Academies confirm their specialist subjects
Published Friday 4th September 2009
North Manchester has received a boost with the news that three academies have confirmed their specialist subjects for prospective students.
Health Academy thriving with confirmation of specialist subjects
Published Friday 4th September 2009
The new Manchester Health Academy has scored another goal with the confirmation of its specialist subjects of health, including bioscience, and sport.
Manchester welcomes opening of four new academies
Published Wednesday 2nd September 2009
Education in Manchester is set to receive a boost with the opening of four innovative new academies across the city this month.
Celebration time as Manchester GCSE results hit new record
Published Thursday 27th August 2009
Young people across Manchester are celebrating today as schools report record provisional GCSE results.
More high school holiday activities ensure smooth start in big school for pupils
Published Friday 21st August 2009
Eleven year olds in Wythenshawe and Moss Side have given up part of their summer holidays to go back into the classroom in a bid to better prepare them for high school.
Advice available for A-level students
Published Friday 21st August 2009
Students whose A-level results are better or worse than they expected can benefit from advice about their education and career options at centres across Manchester.
Percentage of 'A' graders in Manchester schools higher than schools nationally
Published Thursday 20th August 2009
The percentage of A levels sat by students at Manchester schools and awarded top 'A' grades in exam results published today is higher than that nationally.
Award-winning Manchester school sets design standards
Published Friday 31st July 2009
Award winning Gorton Education Village in Manchester is setting the standards when it comes to design and the environment.
Quality counts at Manchester early years centres
Published Friday 24th July 2009
Parents looking for childcare and education in the city's early years settings can now be assured of a commitment to providing top quality care, support, and learning experiences for their children.
Wythenshawe pupils get to the nuts and bolts of new Health Academy
Published Thursday 23rd July 2009
Pupils from Wythenshawe primary schools will take centre stage at the new Manchester Health Academy this week when they take part in a bolt tightening ceremony.
Australian swimmers make a splash with local schools
Published Wednesday 22nd July 2009
School pupils from Manchester received some special coaching from Australia’s Olympic swimming team at the Manchester Aquatics Centre last Friday.
Extra places at St Agnes CE Primary School
Published Wednesday 22nd July 2009
Extra places are to be created at St Agnes CE Primary School, Longsight from this September to meet growing local demand for school places.
Manchester creams competition in school meal survey
Published Monday 20th July 2009
Manchester Fayre, the in-house school meal provider for Manchester City Council is savouring success after its impressive results in a nationwide survey by the School Food Trust.
Construction careers are the height of fashion
Published Monday 13th July 2009
Pupils from Chorlton High School, and school leavers from other schools, improved their prospects for a career in construction at the Gallery of Costume in Platt Hall, Platt Fields Park last week.
Outstanding Wythenshawe pupils recognised at awards ceremony
Published Friday 10th July 2009
Seven Wythenshawe teenagers have each scooped a top educational award in recognition of their remarkable achievements in school.
Extended consultation announced on new option for special schools
Published Wednesday 8th July 2009
Following the level of interest in the consultation on city wide special school proposals for Lancasterian, Ewing and Grange schools, consultation on a new further option will now take place in Sept.
Artistic pupils make an impact for respect
Published Tuesday 7th July 2009
Youngsters at Medlock Primary School have been expressing their views of respect through art.
Construction careers are the height of fashion
Published Tuesday 7th July 2009
Pupils from Chorlton High School, along with school leavers from other local schools, are improving their prospects for a career in construction.
East Manchester pupils design a lunar lunch for astronauts
Published Friday 3rd July 2009
On Monday 6 July, one hundred primary school children from east Manchester will take part in a competition at MOSI (Museum of Science and Industry).
Bolt tightening ceremony at new Communication Academy
Published Thursday 2nd July 2009
Students from a North Manchester primary school will be celebrating a construction milestone at the brand new £30m Communication Academy in Harpurhey, North Manchester next week.
Game, set and match for North Manchester boys
Published Wednesday 1st July 2009
More than 40 pupils at North Manchester High School for Boys will have a taste of the tennis fever sweeping the country, when they act as ball boys at an international tournament.
Gorton Education Village scoops top award
Published Wednesday 1st July 2009
Gorton Education Village has scooped first prize in a prestigious design award.
Outstanding south Manchester pupils recognised at awards ceremony
Published Wednesday 1st July 2009
Eight south Manchester teenagers have each scooped a top educational award in recognition of their remarkable achievements in school.
Outstanding pupils recognised at awards ceremony
Published Thursday 25th June 2009
Two North Manchester teenagers have scooped a top educational award for their inspirational and caring work with fellow pupils.
Outstanding Ofsted report for Varna Street Primary
Published Tuesday 23rd June 2009
Varna Street Primary School in Openshaw, east Manchester has been rated outstanding in all areas of achievement by Ofsted, the Government's schools' watchdog.
Residents invited to comment on school plans
Published Monday 22nd June 2009
Manchester City Council is inviting south Manchester residents to share their views about plans to enhance Levenshulme High School for Girls and Acacias Community Primary School.
1400 Manchester school pupils blow their own trumpet with prestigious Halle orchestra
Published Monday 22nd June 2009
More than 1400 Manchester pupils will get the chance to blow their own trumpet..and trombone..and clarinet..and tenor horn..and violin..and ukulele, in fact a whole orchestra of different instruments.
Building work begins at King David High School in Crumpsall
Published Friday 19th June 2009
Work will start next week on the £20m rebuild of King David High School and King David Primary School in Crumpsall.
Big Sing sees 2000 school pupils raise the roof at Bridgewater Hall
Published Thursday 18th June 2009
More than 2000 pupils from Manchester schools will be excercising their vocal chords tomorrow morning, Friday 19 June, at Manchester Music Service's annual Big Sing event at the Bridgewater Hall.
Pupils test the menu at Parklands High
Published Tuesday 16th June 2009
Pupils at Parklands High School in Wythenshawe are taking part in important sampling sessions for a new menu with Manchester Fayre, the catering arm of Manchester City Council.
Youngsters go green for school
Published Tuesday 16th June 2009
Youngsters from a Fallowfield school helped turn their grounds into a wildlife haven which can be enjoyed by pupils in the future, with help from Manchester City Council.
Pupils make their mark at Wythenshawe Academy
Published Wednesday 10th June 2009
Students from Parklands High School will be making their mark at their new school this week, when they take part in a ceremonial beam signing at the new Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA).
Laying the foundations for the education of the future
Published Thursday 28th May 2009
Work has started on the laying of foundations at the innovative new £19m Manchester Health Academy in Wythenshawe.
Three new appointments for Enterprise Academy
Published Thursday 21st May 2009
Three senior appointments have been made at one of Manchester’s first academies, which will open in Wythenshawe this September.
Manchester gets the Bollywood bug
Published Friday 8th May 2009
Bollywood Dancers will give people in Manchester city centre on Saturday (9 May) the chance to join in with some Slum Dog Millionaire-style moves.
Primary pupils publish limited edition book as perfect tonic for young patients at new Manchester Children's Hospital
Published Thursday 7th May 2009
Pupils from Temple Primary School in Cheetham have created a special limited edition book that they have had published to help cheer up sick children at the new Manchester Children’s Hospital.
Brand new Sure Start Centre for Didsbury to replace Beehive play centre
Published Wednesday 29th April 2009
Friday 1st May will see a celebration at the Beehive Play Centre in Didsbury Park to mark the end of an era as the old centre closes to make way for a brand new Sure Start Centre for local families.
Pupils design new school for Miles Platting
Published Wednesday 29th April 2009
Manchester City Council has started work on the site of a new £7.4m primary school that is taking its inspiration from pupil designs.
Public consultation begins on city wide special education proposals
Published Tuesday 7th April 2009
Public consultation on city wide proposals to improve and transform education and learning for pupils who have special educational needs is now underway.
Pupils perform groundbreak at Co-operative Academy
Published Friday 3rd April 2009
Pupils from Plant Hill Arts College in Higher Blackley marked the start of work at the site of the brand new £21.7m Co-operative Academy of Manchester today with a traditional groundbreak.
Double top marks for St Francis RC Primary
Published Friday 3rd April 2009
Manchester primary school St Francis RC in Gorton has scored top marks in two national measures of its performance and standards.
Local school children help mark start of work on new academy
Published Monday 30th March 2009
A ceremony was held on Friday to mark progress on the site of The East Manchester Academy in Beswick, east Manchester.
Work starts on site of Co-operative Academy
Published Wednesday 18th March 2009
Building work begins this week on the site of a brand new £21.7m educational academy in Higher Blackley, North Manchester.
Work starts on site of Communication Academy
Published Wednesday 18th March 2009
Building work has begun on the site of a brand new £30m educational academy in Harpurhey, North Manchester.
WOODVILLE SURE START CHILDREN’S CENTRE OPENS FOR FUN
Published Tuesday 17th March 2009
The newly renovated Woodville Sure Start Children’s Centre celebrated its official opening on 14 March with a Fun Day offering an exciting range of activities for children and families in Cheetham.
Proposal to open Manchester Health Academy early
Published Friday 6th March 2009
One of Manchester’s innovative new educational academies could open a year early in Wythenshawe, if proposals get the go ahead from councillors next week.
Work starts on site of new academy
Published Thursday 5th February 2009
Building work begins this week on the site of a brand new £19m leading educational academy in Wythenshawe.
Manchester school results improve at faster rate than national schools
Published Thursday 15th January 2009
Figures published today show that examination results at schools in Manchester have continued to improve at a faster rate than other schools nationally.
Leader appointed for Manchester’s Co-operative Academy
Published Tuesday 13th January 2009
A Sale headteacher who has improved the GCSE examination results at her school by an impressive 33% in just four years, has been appointed as the leader of one of Manchester’s innovative academies.
Did you hear the one about the free stand-up comedy course?
Published Monday 5th January 2009
Here’s a funny thing – people in east Manchester are being offered the chance to learn how to tickle an audience’s funny bone with a FREE stand-up comedy course.
Building a future for young people in Manchester
Published Thursday 18th December 2008
Manchester City Council is leading the way with a unique and innovative apprenticeship scheme aimed at offering young people a start in the construction industry.
Building trainees experience housing work
Published Thursday 11th December 2008
Six trainees learning the building trade at a new training centre got a taste of real work through a partnership with two employers.
Planning approval for The East Manchester Academy
Published Wednesday 10th December 2008
Planning permission has been granted for the £31.5 million new Academy in Beswick, east Manchester.
Manchester city councillors face the music
Published Tuesday 9th December 2008
Manchester city councillors had to face the music last week, when children from a Collyhurst school led them in a singalong.
New academy is a step nearer to opening
Published Friday 5th December 2008
One of Manchester’s new flagship academies has taken a step closer to opening with the registration of the planning application.
Sheep are no baa-rrier to learning
Published Wednesday 3rd December 2008
Children at a Wythenshawe school have been getting a taste of the country after two sheep were saved from the slaughterhouse to keep the youngsters company.
Manchester Fayre Awarded for Excellence
Published Wednesday 5th November 2008
Manchester City Council’s catering team, Manchester Fayre, collected an award for their innovative and revolutionary school meals concept “Fresh Fayre”.
Proposal to open academies early
Published Tuesday 21st October 2008
Two North Manchester academies could open a year early if proposals get the go ahead from councillors this week.
Pupils visit site at new Maine Road School
Published Tuesday 7th October 2008
Future pupils of the new Maine Road primary school visited the former Manchester City Football Club site yesterday.
Residents invited to comment on new academy plans
Published Wednesday 24th September 2008
Manchester City Council is inviting Wythenshawe residents to share their views about an innovative new educational academy.
Residents invited to comment on new academy plans
Published Wednesday 24th September 2008
Manchester City Council is inviting Harpurhey residents to share their views about an innovative new educational academy.
Eating your greens wins top marks
Published Tuesday 23rd September 2008
A health conscious youngster from Didsbury has proved that eating your greens really does help increase your brainpower.
Schools Minister opens eco-friendly school
Published Monday 22nd September 2008
Schools Minister Jim Knight has officially opened one of Manchester’s most eco-friendly schools.
Computers gift gets school in the IT swim
Published Monday 22nd September 2008
Pupils of a Manchester primary school have received a gift of computers as a thank you for their enthusiastic support for a world-class swimming championship and charity.
Gorton boasts two firsts with education village
Published Thursday 18th September 2008
Two Gorton schools have become the first in the north of England to be completed through a massive capital investment programme as well the first to have a mainstream and specialist school co-located.
Innovative Moston school nears completion
Published Wednesday 17th September 2008
St Matthew’s RC High School in Moston is one step nearer to conclusion this week with the completion of the highest point of the building.
Snack Shack’s a winner at St Joseph’s
Published Friday 12th September 2008
An artistic pupil from St Joseph’s primary school in Longsight has won a competition to design a sign for the school dining room.
Term Kicks off with Reading Scheme
Published Tuesday 9th September 2008
The new school term has started with an exciting delivery into secondary schools across Manchester.
Pupils Grab & Go to beat lunchtime queues
Published Tuesday 2nd September 2008
As the new school term gets underway, pupils are being encouraged to stay on site at lunchtime with a new pre-order service in the school canteen.
Building work starts at St Thomas primary school
Published Tuesday 2nd September 2008
Building work began this summer at the new site of St Thomas Community Primary School in Lower Crumpsall.
Exam results up again in east Manchester
Published Friday 22nd August 2008
Exam results for pupils in east Manchester are up again thanks to hard work by local students and massive investment in schools.
Manchester schools respond to Government's ‘National Challenge’
Published Thursday 21st August 2008
Provisional GCSE results just in show continued improvements in achievement at schools across the city.
Six of the best for Manchester’s Academies
Published Friday 8th August 2008
Six north west headteachers with almost 200 years of teaching experience between them have been appointed as the new leaders for Manchester’s innovative academies.
Playday 2008 unwraps the cotton wool from children's play
Published Thursday 31st July 2008
This summer Manchester children will get the chance for some adventurous fun during the school holidays.
Making travel accessible
Published Tuesday 29th July 2008
An innovative scheme that teaches children with special educational needs to use public transport has been launched at Manchester Town Hall.
City Council 'Outstanding' in Adult Education
Published Monday 28th July 2008
Staff and learners at Manchester Adult Education Service are celebrating after receiving an 'outstanding' award for Family Learning and 'good' award for the service, following their Ofsted inspection.
The Attend Ants Arrive In Manchester To Help Improve School Attendance
Published Thursday 24th July 2008
A colony of child friendly ants - known as the Attend Ants - have just arrived in Manchester on a mission to help improve attendance at the city's primary schools.
Sure Start provides a 'novel' idea for Cheetham parents
Published Monday 21st July 2008
Parents in Cheetham have produced a unique book illustrating the diverse family activities children in the area are regularly involved in.
Feast for Manchester schools
Published Friday 18th July 2008
A major school catering partnership between the City Council, Manchester Primary Care Trust, Manchester Metropolitan University and Accrington and Rossendale College launched today at the Town Hall.
It’s a question of safety
Published Tuesday 8th July 2008
Pupils at St Anthony’s RC primary school in Wythenshawe have beaten off more than 20,000 children across the city to become Manchester Junior Schools Road Safety Quiz champions.
Super teacher scoops top awards
Published Friday 4th July 2008
A Wythenshawe teacher has put her school on the map after winning two prestigious teaching awards.
Residents invited to comment on new academy plans
Published Thursday 3rd July 2008
Manchester City Council is inviting Blackley residents to share their views about an innovative new secondary school that will replace Plant Hill Arts College.
Inspirational pupils recognised at Town Hall ceremony
Published Wednesday 2nd July 2008
Inspirational pupils from Manchester high schools were invited to a special ceremony in the Town Hall last week to recognise their outstanding talents.
Lunchtime jackpot for Parklands’ pupils
Published Monday 30th June 2008
Lucky pupils at Parklands High School in Wythenshawe have been presented with the prizes that they won as part of a healthy eating promotion at their school canteen.
Top notch sports facilities for all
Published Thursday 26th June 2008
Wright Robinson College in East Manchester has become home to a top quality sports village with facilities available not only to pupils, but to the local community as well.
School assembly with a difference
Published Tuesday 24th June 2008
A Longsight school will make history when it becomes the first British primary school to be built with an innovative timber panel system.
European victory for home nation team
Published Friday 20th June 2008
England has swept to European football victory this month as a Manchester school wins top place in a five-a-side tournament.
£6.7m new school proposed
Published Wednesday 18th June 2008
A £6.7 million new primary school will be built on part of the site of Manchester City FC’s former Maine Road stadium in Moss Side if plans are endorsed by councillors on Wednesday 25 June.
The taste of the Caribbean comes to Crabtree
Published Wednesday 11th June 2008
The half-term holidays may now be a distant memory for most, but for pupils at Crabtree Primary school, the taste of the tropics was on the menu as they celebrated Caribbean Day.
Winning blog has Trinity girl laughing all the way to the shops
Published Tuesday 10th June 2008
A winning blog entry by Hulme's Trinity High School pupil, Olivia Hamandani has earned her £150 to spend at her favourite store.
Wish 'Yew' were here!
Published Thursday 5th June 2008
An innovative new education village which will see three schools housed on one site in North Manchester, is one step nearer to conclusion with the completion of the highest point of the building.
Spanish trip for Gorton pupils
Published Friday 23rd May 2008
Nine pupils from St Peter's RC High School in Gorton will soon be enjoying an all expenses paid foreign exchange trip to Spain thanks to their outstanding football skills.
Super teacher nominated for two awards
Published Friday 23rd May 2008
A Wythenshawe teacher is well on the way to putting her school on the map after being nominated for two prestigious national teaching awards.
Russian menu marks United’s big match
Published Friday 23rd May 2008
Pupils of a Manchester primary school got a taste of Russia yesterday as United prepared to do battle with Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League Final.
St George fayre on school menus
Published Wednesday 23rd April 2008
Pupils of a dozen schools across Manchester are tucking into a special St George’s Day themed lunch today (Wednesday 23 April 2008).
North Manchester pupils tune in to bus stop top tips
Published Monday 21st April 2008
GCSE students in North Manchester are being encouraged not to miss the bus when it comes to making the grade.
Baking on the Menu at Parklands High
Published Monday 31st March 2008
Pupils at Parklands High School in Wythenshawe are going back to basics by learning essential cooking skills with Manchester Fayre, the catering arm of Manchester City Council.
Crosslea pupils can pop to the pasta point
Published Tuesday 25th March 2008
A pilot scheme offering primary school children in Manchester a wide variety of healthy and attractive lunchtime meals has launched in its second school.
Sacred Heart Celebrate the Craick of the Irish
Published Wednesday 19th March 2008
Pupils at Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Gorton celebrated St Patrick’s Day on Monday with a special themed menu.
Oldest and youngest in new school handover
Published Wednesday 19th March 2008
The oldest paired up with the youngest at Newall Green High School as phase three of the newly-built school was completed and handed over, the first in the Council’s massive school building programme.
Schools make music in Irish festival
Published Friday 14th March 2008
Around 750 primary school children from 25 Manchester schools took part in a two-day Irish music, song and dance event organised by Manchester Music Service at Manchester Town Hall.
Estates sweeps catch 29 truants
Published Friday 14th March 2008
Twenty nine young people have been caught truanting in two multi-agency anti-crime sweeps on the Anson and Coverdale estates in Longsight.
Awards ceremony for Gorton parents
Published Friday 14th March 2008
Four Gorton primary schools are holding an awards ceremony for parents who have completed courses there.
Heavy fines for parents of truanting children
Published Thursday 13th March 2008
In Manchester's continuing efforts to reduce truanting, 70 parents have been issued with heavy fines for failing to make sure their children attended school, according to figures just released.
Now pupils can pop to the pasta point
Published Tuesday 11th March 2008
Pupils of primary schools in Manchester can choose from a wide variety of healthy and attractive meals at lunchtime by using one of the food stations set up as part of a new Fresh Fayre menu.
Teacher commemorated in Irish celebrations
Published Friday 7th March 2008
Manchester Music Service teacher Gerry Smith, who died recently from cancer, will have two days of St. Patrick's Day celebrations by Manchester schoolchildren dedicated to her.
The Adventures of Togo & Nogo with Sam
Published Friday 7th March 2008
Two popular characters will deliver a powerful road safety message to Manchester school children on Monday 10 March.
Thirteen truants apprehended in Benchill sweep
Published Friday 7th March 2008
Thirteen young people have been caught truanting in a two-day sweep in Benchill by Manchester City Council education officers.
Schools on Winning Form with 5-a-day
Published Tuesday 4th March 2008
Newall Green Primary School is living up to its name after its green-fingered pupils won a competition about how food is grown, in support of the year of food and farming.
Green youngsters kick car travel into touch
Published Tuesday 4th March 2008
Youngsters are being offered football training with Manchester City FC as an incentive to walk to school.
A hint of Eden for Newall Green students
Published Friday 29th February 2008
Students at Newall Green High School will get a hint of Eden following the first handover in Manchester's massive school rebuilding programme.
Twenty young people caught truanting in Cheetham
Published Tuesday 26th February 2008
A two-day truancy sweep in Cheetham resulted in twenty young people being caught out of school without a valid reason.
Much more than just a break now
Published Friday 22nd February 2008
The image of the dinner lady as a mere supervisor is a thing of the past now.
Manchester wins awards for building schools
Published Tuesday 19th February 2008
National awards announced for best practice in UK design and construction of new schools saw Manchester City Council come top in two categories.
School to play full part in Respect Action Week
Published Monday 11th February 2008
Pupils from Temple primary school in Cheetham will be playing a full part in the Respect Action Week planned for the area from 18 to 25 February.
Seven pupils caught truanting in Moss Side sweeps
Published Monday 11th February 2008
Two truancy sweeps carried out in Moss Side on 30 January and 1 February caught a total of seven pupils out of school without a valid reason.
Blogs and school meals a winning combination
Published Friday 8th February 2008
A secondary school pupil from Manchester is the latest teenager to win a £150 voucher to a high street store of her choice thanks to a teen website.
Pip helps pupils learn about milk
Published Friday 8th February 2008
Pupils of primary schools in Manchester are finding out about “the white stuff” in a fun way.
Schoolchildren united as they sing city of Manchester song
Published Friday 8th February 2008
Children from St. Philip's CE Primary School in Hulme sang a specially adapted song to show mutual respect ahead of Sunday's derby game.
Torches help light school's way to success
Published Wednesday 6th February 2008
A Manchester primary school where children read by torchlight has been named as outstanding in all categories in its most recent Ofsted report.
Student film makers spread the global warming message
Published Tuesday 5th February 2008
Students from a Manchester school will realise a teacher's dream when they premier their own film on the topic of global warming.
Free help for east Manchester residents with dyslexia
Published Tuesday 5th February 2008
Urban regeneration company New East Manchester is offering free support to east Manchester adults who think they may be dyslexic.
Free welding course sparks interest
Published Tuesday 5th February 2008
Twelve free places are available on a six-week welding course, organised by New East Manchester, with opportunities for permanent employment for students who successfully complete the training.
Twenty-eight pupils caught truanting in Baguley
Published Tuesday 29th January 2008
A two-day truancy sweep in Baguley during January caught 28 pupils out of school without a valid reason.
Good Ofsted report lights the way
Published Monday 21st January 2008
A positive Ofsted report for a Manchester primary school where special lighting helps learning has brought it out of the shadow of special measures.
A reading revolution underway in Manchester
Published Thursday 10th January 2008
Manchester is experiencing remarkable results in its efforts to help children from deprived backgrounds to read.
Barlow Hall primary celebrates top five per cent placing
Published Monday 17th December 2007
Barlow Hall primary school in Chorlton is celebrating the latest Government figures on its performance.
Truancy sweeps stop 162 young people
Published Monday 17th December 2007
Manchester education officers apprehended 162 young people in three truancy sweeps in Manchester city centre.
Manchester maintains improvement in primary schools
Published Friday 7th December 2007
Primary schools in Manchester have made good improvements in mathematics, according to the latest league tables issued by the Department of Children, Schools and Families (DCSF.)
Manchester joins School FEAST network
Published Friday 7th December 2007
Manchester City Council’s catering arm, Manchester Fayre, is delighted to announce it has been successful in becoming a member of the School FEAST (Food Excellence And Skills Training) network.
Drop in event in East Manchester on new Academy
Published Friday 7th December 2007
Members of the public are invited to go along to The Grange community centre on Tuesday 11 December to find out more information about plans to open a new Academy in east Manchester.
Remember to return school applications
Published Thursday 6th December 2007
Parents whose children are due to start reception classes in Manchester primary schools next September 2008 or January 2009 are being urged to get their application forms in to the Council on time.
Just for the recorder – Chris is the best
Published Wednesday 28th November 2007
We think of the simple recorder as just that – the basic instrumenton which generations of children have learned to play music.
Manchester Girls Choir sing out for Delia
Published Tuesday 27th November 2007
Manchester Girls Choir will raise their voices in celebration this Christmas at a concert to mark the 40 years that Delia Maunder has been associated with them.
Boys play girls in domestic abuse drama
Published Tuesday 27th November 2007
Teenage boys took on the roles of family members of both sexes for a drama about domestic abuse.
Woodwinds and balaikas at Christmas
Published Monday 26th November 2007
In Manchester, they believe in holding Christmas concerts with a difference.
Manchester supports anti-bullying week (19-23 November)
Published Thursday 22nd November 2007
Manchester City Council is supporting this year’s anti-bullying week, which has the theme of ‘Safety in School and the Wider Community’.
Drop in events at Wythenshawe Forum on Academies
Published Wednesday 21st November 2007
Members of the public are invited to come along to Wythenshawe Forum on Friday 30 November and Saturday 1 December to find out more information about plans to open two new Academies in Wythenshawe.
Choirs sing out - and reach out - at Cathedral
Published Tuesday 20th November 2007
More than 150 singers from local school choirs will gather together at Manchester Cathedral on 22 November for a St Cecilia's Day Concert which begins at 7pm and is open to the public.
Hulme Nursery and Sure Start Centre
Published Wednesday 14th November 2007
Martenscroft Nursery School and Sure Start Children's Centre in Hulme has been rated as outstanding after an OFSTED inspection.
Young Achievers Given Starring Role
Published Wednesday 14th November 2007
A hundred and fifty young Manchester achievers will get a starring role - in their own awards ceremonies.
New education set up will help vulnerable girls
Published Thursday 8th November 2007
A new education project in Manchester will help vulnerable girls with their development.
Statutory consultation starts on education transformation
Published Tuesday 6th November 2007
Statutory consultation has begun this week on Manchester’s plans to radically transform education in the city.
Students who created bog garden are angels
Published Monday 5th November 2007
Children at Old Moat Children's Centre in Withington are benefiting from a project aimed at cleaning up the world.
The Three R’s help win environmental award
Published Monday 29th October 2007
Temple Primary School in Cheetham Hill believes in the three R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle.
Schools gain quality awards for second time
Published Friday 19th October 2007
Two schools - All Saints in Gorton and Mauldeth Road in Withington - have been awarded the Quality Mark of the National Institute for Adult and Continuing Education (NIACE) for the second time.
St. Paul's 'outstanding', says Ofsted
Published Thursday 18th October 2007
An Ofsted inspection has confirmed that St Paul's C of E Primary School, Withington, South Manchester "fully achieves the aims of its mission statement, caring about learning, learning about caring."
Paul Scholes Opens Brand New Primary School
Published Thursday 18th October 2007
Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes joined pupils and staff at Haveley Hey Primary School today to kickstart a new beginning for the school in its brand new state-of-the-art building.
International award for a dozen Manchester schools
Published Thursday 18th October 2007
A dozen Manchester schools have won the coveted International School Award 2007, funded by the Department for Children, School and Families (DCSF) and managed by the British Council.
Special fund-raising concert for inspirational teacher
Published Tuesday 16th October 2007
Former students of inspirational Manchester Music Service teacher Gerry Smith, who has terminal cancer, are organising a tribute and fund-raising concert for her on Monday, October 15.
Academy plans set to transform education
Published Tuesday 16th October 2007
Plans to completely transform education and learning in Manchester with the establishment of seven brand new industry-linked Academies are now moving forwards at a fast pace.
Celebrity chefs cook up a challenge
Published Wednesday 10th October 2007
Two celebrity chefs went head to head with east Manchester students and teachers to cook up a two course lunch from secret ingredients at MANCAT in Openshaw.
Cracking time for Manchester pupils
Published Tuesday 9th October 2007
Pupils from three Manchester schools were invited to have a cracking time on Friday, October 5, at a key stage in one of the city’s biggest school developments.
Young newshounds make it into print
Published Friday 5th October 2007
The assignment: investigate what is on offer for parents and families in and around the Manchester area during the summer.
Brand new single campus for King David Schools
Published Wednesday 3rd October 2007
Manchester City Council is preparing to consult on new proposals to create a single campus to replace the existing King David schools.
Reminder on high school admissions
Published Tuesday 2nd October 2007
Manchester parents with a child in their final year of primary school are reminded that they must send their high school preferences back to the Council by October 19.
Language drive promoted in sporting babel
Published Tuesday 25th September 2007
City of Manchester73, Manchester City FC 14. No, not a result. It's the minimum number of main languages spoken in Manchester and within the premier league club.
Work experience success for 15-year-olds
Published Monday 24th September 2007
Ten 15-year-old students from three Manchester schools have completed work experience placements with Manchester City Council as part of the drive to interest youngsters in social care as a career.
Beswick children winning wishes on display
Published Monday 24th September 2007
Six school children from Beswick have won a painting competition organised by east Manchester’s New Deal for Communities.
Manchester celebrates new teachers
Published Monday 24th September 2007
Manchester City Council celebrated the induction of nearly 200 new teachers at a ceremony at the Midland Hotel on Friday, 21 September.
Massive computer contract will aid Manchester schools
Published Friday 14th September 2007
Manchester City Council has awarded Ramesys Limited a multi-million pound computer contract as part of its £500 million re-building and refurbishment of more than 30 schools in the city.
GCSE results in Manchester continue to rise
Published Friday 24th August 2007
Provisional results just in show that achievement in Manchester schools at GCSE is continuing to rise at a faster rate than at other schools nationally.
A round of applause for free stand-up comedy course
Published Friday 24th August 2007
Following the success of last year’s stand-up comedy course, east Manchester’s New Deal for Communities is offering twelve east Manchester residents another chance to learn how to become a comedian.
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