North East Education News

Newcastle pupils offeed Olympic chance Nov 10 2011

PUPILS in Newcastle are being offered the chance of a lifetime ... to be the first to cross the finish line at the Olympic Stadium.Read

Bede Academy playground Roman training ground Nov 10 2011

A SCHOOL playground was turned into a Roman training ground when children were put through their paces by Maximus the Centurion.Read

Plan to ensure a happy festive time Nov 10 2011

CHRISTMAS might be a time for festive cheer and goodwill to all - but these sentiments can wear thin as families struggle to cope with the stresses and strains of yuletide.Read

Westfield School pupils swap classroom for catwalk Nov 10 2011

EIGHT pupils from a Newcastle school will be swapping the classroom for the catwalk as they take part in a fashionable fundraiser for charity.Read

Cabin helps learning Nov 10 2011

A CABIN for a classroom, a wealth of wildlife, and a hedgehog hospice are all set to inspire learning at one Tyneside school.Read

Churchill Community College pupils' global achievement Oct 20 2011

PUPILS and teachers at a North East school are celebrating after being awarded a top accolade in recognition of their work to bring the world into the classroom.Read

Work to build new pool at Jarrow School officially starts Oct 20 2011

BUILDING work has officially started on a new £3.5m community and school swimming pool on Tyneside.Read

Heaton Manor School pupil wins place in final of competition Oct 20 2011

A TYNESIDE pupil has shown his skill in the appliance of science after winning a place in the national finals of a major competition.Read

Emmanuel College students help to care for Aids orphans and elderly Oct 06 2011

YOUNGSTERS from a Tyneside school have spoken of the unforgettable experience they had during a working trip to help people in deprived communities in South Africa.Read

Westfield School pupils head to African school Oct 06 2011

PUPILS from a Newcastle school have risen to the challenge of a lifetime as they took part in an inspiring trip to Africa.Read

Astley Community High School pupils' efforts are rewarded Oct 06 2011

TWO pupils from a Northumberland school have been presented with awards in recognition of their exceptional determination and hard work in their studies.Read

North East young movie-makers set to showcase talents Oct 06 2011

BUDDING young movie-makers from our region will showcase their talents today when their blockbusters are shown on the silver screen at the 45th Co-operative Film Festival.Read

Jessica Coyle a star of class and pool Sep 01 2011

TALENTED teenager Jessica Coyle has made a big splash this summer, scoring 11 A* grades at GCSE just weeks after winning three swimming medals for Great Britain.Read

Live webchat: Ucas adviser Beth Hayes Aug 18 2011

GAZETTELIVE is hosting a live Q&A session with an expert from Ucas after teenagers across Teesside received their A-level results this morning.Read

Teesside students celebrating A-level results Aug 18 2011

COLLEGES across Teesside were celebrating another bumper year for A-level results today.Read

Students find lower rents to pay on Teesside Aug 18 2011

PARENTS across Teesside are today calculating the cost of sending their children to university. Joanna Desira reports on why it may be advisable for students to stay closer to home.Read

Counting the cost of a university education Jul 06 2011

WITH university fees set to rise, do parents need to be saving more to cover the cost of their children’s higher education? Education reporter Joanna Desira investigates.Read

Gosforth students get the chance to shine at a retail career Jun 16 2011

TEENAGERS have been celebrating achieving qualifications and a range of business skills to prepare them for successful careers in retail.Read

Family Lives decoding teenage jargon Jun 16 2011

TYNESIDE-based national charity Family Lives has been working out the weird and wonderful world of teen speak.Read

Tyneside pupils attend Science City Showcase May 26 2011

THE next generation of North East boffins were able to witness science come to life at a special event on Tyneside.Read