Work is beginning this September to rebuild a fire-damaged Calderdale school. On 1 February 2022, an arson attack at Ash Green Community Primary School in Mixenden, near Halifax, caused a huge fire, destroying four classrooms and other areas in the upper site of the school. The damage was so extensive that Calderdale Council had to… read more … about Starting work to rebuild fire-damaged school>>
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On GCSE results day 2023, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, said: “Congratulations to all the young people getting their GCSE results today! “Reaching this milestone in their learning is a great achievement, especially because the pandemic affected much of the early part of their secondary school experience…. read more … about Congratulations to GCSE students!>>
On A-level results day 2023, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, said: “Congratulations to all students receiving their A-level results today. I know an awful lot of hard work has taken place to get to this point and everyone should be very proud of their achievements. “Those taking… read more … about Congratulations to A-level students>>
A Calderdale school has received the borough’s highest level of recognition for the health and wellbeing support it offers its young people. Calder Primary School, part of the Calder Learning Trust, is the first school in the borough to receive the Gold achievement award in the Calderdale Healthy Schools award programme, which recognises and celebrates… read more … about Achieving the gold standard in health and wellbeing support>>
The rebuild of a fire-damaged Calderdale school has moved a step forward after the planning application was submitted to the Council. On 1 February 2022, an arson attack at Ash Green Community Primary School in Mixenden caused a huge fire, destroying four classrooms and other areas in the upper site of the school. The extent… read more … about School rises from the ashes>>
A new plan outlining how Calderdale school leavers will be supported to access good education, training and job opportunities will be discussed at the Council’s next Cabinet meeting. On Monday 13 March, Cabinet Members will be asked to approve the Post 16 Learning, Employment and Skills Strategy. This reflects the ambition of Calderdale Council and… read more … about A NEET idea>>
Young people in Calderdale can find out more about the options available after GCSEs at the popular Get Organised event. On Tuesday 11 October at the Shay Stadium in Halifax, Calderdale Council will host the annual event aimed at those leaving Year 11 and their families. The event will bring together representatives from sixth forms,… read more … about Helping young people to Get Organised>>
On GCSE results day 2022, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “Congratulations and well done to everyone getting their GCSE results today. “Students receiving their results this year began their GCSE study years in 2020, meaning they’ve experienced some of the most challenging years faced by the… read more … about Congratulations to GCSE students>>
On A-level results day 2022, Cllr Adam Wilkinson, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Young People’s Services, said: “I’d like to congratulate all the Calderdale students receiving their A-Level results today and wish them all the very best for the future, whatever their plans. “Students receiving their results today have shown incredible resilience as… read more … about Congratulations to A-level students>>