Children in Calderdale schools are achieving fantastic results that are putting them ahead of the national average. According to figures released by the Department for Education (DfE) children at Calderdale schools are exceeding the expected standard in numerous key stages throughout a child’s education. Performance at Early Years is improving faster than the national rate,… read more … about Calderdale pupils are ahead of the average>>
Playtime in Rastrick is set to become more exciting, thanks to a funding boost from SITA Trust. Carr Green recreation ground has received £31,850 from the Trust, which will be used to make improvements to the facilities on site. Work is due to start on the improvements in June 2016. There will be a toddler… read more … about Funding boost for Carr Green recreation ground>>
The Children’s Commissioner for England talked to Calderdale youngsters about issues that matter to them most during a visit to see a project created by Calderdale Council to give children and young people a stronger voice. Anne Longfield OBE came to Halifax today to find out more about what the Council is doing to help… read more … about Children’s Commissioner for England meets Calderdale youngsters>>
Work to enable the road and school to reopen and residents to return to their homes at flood-affected Scout Road, Mytholmroyd, has moved a step closer as Calderdale Council’s Cabinet approved up to £400,000 of funding on Monday 15 February. Storm Eva on Boxing Day caused a landslip which has blocked Scout Road, led to… read more … about Next steps for Scout Road>>
Calderdale Council is asking for people’s views on whether children’s playgrounds should be smoke free, with public consultation running for the next week. The Council is committed to reducing smoking prevalence, and as part of this commitment we are proposing to make all Calderdale playground areas smoke free. If adopted, the ban could be in… read more … about Are smoke free children’s playgrounds the future?>>
Calderdale schools are working together to support the schools affected by the Boxing Day floods in the borough. Schools across Calderdale have been coming up with their own fundraising ideas to help the four schools which have been badly affected by flooding. Pupils at Riverside Junior School and Central Street Infant and Nursery School in… read more … about Fundraising for flood-hit schools>>
Carr Green Primary School in Brighouse is now saving money and providing cleaner energy after solar panels were installed at the school. Solar panels, installed by Hub Energy, now cover the roof of the school, converting the sun’s free and clean energy into power. The panels will generate 10% of the school’s energy, saving 15… read more … about School powered by the sun>>
A Grade II listed building in Halifax has been given a new lease of life as a state-of-the-art centre for learning for children and adults. The impressive Heath Campus, in the Skircoat area, is now fully occupied after undergoing a £3.5 million makeover funded by a range of organisations. The building, which is owned by… read more … about Bringing learning back to life at Heath>>
Young readers in Calderdale were treated to a celebration event in recognition of their summer reading achievements. Last Monday (26 October) nearly 500 children attended the event, which was held at Brighouse Civic Hall, to receive rewards for completing Calderdale Libraries’ Summer Reading Challenge. This year’s challenge, Record Breakers, was bigger and better than ever. … read more … about Celebrating summer reading>>
