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Parents' anger at decision to shut down school

MONEY PROBLEMS: St Dominic's Independent Junior School, in Hartshill, is to shut at Christmas.

Saturday, July 04, 2009

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PARENTS are demanding answers after being told just days before the end of term their children's private school is to close because of financial problems.

St Dominic's Independent Junior School, in...

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Closure shocks Turner sisters

Saturday, July 04, 2009

FAMOUS sisters Anthea Turner and Wendy Turner-Webster, pictured, have described their shock at hearing of the school's closure plans. Wendy was a...

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School in difficulties refused parents' help

SNAP DECISION: Parents making their points at the meeting yesterday, from the left Amparo Alvarez, Dr Pankaj Mishra and Karen Wilcox. Pictures: Mark Scott

Saturday, July 04, 2009

PARENTS at a private school facing closure say their efforts to help market it and attract more pupils were shunned by directors more than a year...

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School reports outbreak of children's virus

Saturday, July 04, 2009

PARENTS have been sent warning letters following an outbreak at a school of a virus which affects the hands, feet and mouth. St Werburgh's CE...

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Tudor surprise for retiring headteacher

Saturday, July 04, 2009

TUDOR TUTOR: A retiring headteacher was shocked to be greeted by more than 360 children and staff in Tudor costumes when he arrived at work...

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Hawaii day for nursery children

Hawaii day for nursery children

Saturday, July 04, 2009

SKIRTING THE ISSUE: Rain failed to dampen the spirits of nursery school children taking part in a Hawaiian-themed day. Pupils from Northwood...

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Preserved for posterity

Preserved for posterity

Saturday, July 04, 2009

TIME CAPSULE: Artwork has been placed inside a time pod which has been sealed at Newcastle College's new building. The art was produced by the...

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Sports stars open garden project

Sports stars open garden project

Saturday, July 04, 2009

TOP MARKS: Boxers Chris Edwards and Scott Lawton joined Port Vale goalkeeper Joe Anyon to open a new eco garden at Kemball Special School. The...

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Generations return with memories of school century

Friday, July 03, 2009

VETERAN pupil Celia Millington stepped back 85 years to help her primary school celebrate its 100th birthday. The 90-year-old was among scores...

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Cabbies' NVQ in public relations to cover customer care

Cabbies' NVQ in public relations to cover customer care

Friday, July 03, 2009

TAXI drivers are going back to class to learn how to be more pleasant and helpful to their customers. They will have to sit a free B-Tech/NVQ in...

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