Winners of Calderdale’s local story writing competition were presented with their awards by the Deputy Mayor of Calderdale. Almost 200 creative writers entered their stories into the local competition and from these, six winners were selected. In total, we received 134 entries from children under nine, and 58 from children aged between 10 and 11…. read more … about Calderdale’s creative writers receive their awards>>
Two local childcare providers have won contracts from Calderdale Council to run the Children’s Centre Service. Halifax Opportunities Trust and North Halifax Partnership were awarded the contracts after the Council invited bids to run the service through a competitive tender process. The Council currently spends over £5 million per year on this service. Calderdale’s Children’s… read more … about Council places children’s centres in safe hands>>
The exciting developments to address the shortage of school places in central Halifax have taken a step forward. Calderdale Council is working with two of Calderdale’s most popular and successful schools to provide additional Primary School places for September this year. At the meeting of Calderdale Council’s Cabinet on Monday 31 March it was agreed… read more … about Primary plans for growing demand>>
Budding young authors were given an inspiring insight into the career of best selling author, Charlie Higson. The successful children’s writer and comedian visited Hipperholme and Lightcliffe High School on Thursday 3 April as part of one week of dates to promote his new book, The Fallen. Charlie appeared before an invited audience of 300… read more … about Inspiring young writers>>
Pupils at 40 Calderdale Schools are taking part in a ‘dress down for a pound’ non-uniform day on 11 April 2014 to raise money for Ravenscliffe High School and Sports College. Thousands of Calderdale school children will take the opportunity to dress down, paying £1 for the privilege, all for the benefit of their friends… read more … about Calderdale kids dress down for Ravenscliffe>>
The new edition of Wildside – the walks and events programme produced by Calderdale Council is available in local tourist information centres, libraries and sports centres now! The guide brings together all the walks and events run by the Council’s Countryside and Woodland team. There’s something for everyone in this useful guide, from activities with… read more … about Take a walk on the Wildside>>
Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board has committed to making life better for disabled children, young people and their families by signing the Disabled Children’s Charter for Health and Wellbeing Boards, developed by Every Disabled Child Matters and The Children’s Trust, Tadworth. Health and Wellbeing Boards play an important strategic role in the new health system…. read more … about Calderdale Health and Wellbeing Board pledges its support for disabled children>>
People in Calderdale are being urged to think about adoption as a way of providing a permanent, loving home to children and young people. So far, since January 2014, more than 30 people have expressed their interest to adopt. Whilst this is really pleasing, we still need more people to come forward. The Council is… read more … about People from all walks of life can adopt>>
Avid readers need to be quick off the mark, as tickets are selling quickly for events at the Pageturners festival. The festival, which is the first of its kind in Calderdale, kicks off on World Book Day, Friday 7 March. There will then be a week full of events in schools, libraries and town halls… read more … about Pageturners festival – tickets going fast!>>
