Primary school children across Calderdale practised their skills at a Rugby League World Cup themed tag festival at Park Lane Learning Trust last week. The afternoon started with a parade of flags of the 14 nations that are competing in the Rugby League World Cup, which kicked off on Saturday 26 October. There were some… read more … about Students tag on to World Cup rugby>>
“We’d never considered adoption, but it’s the best thing we’ve ever done. It’s made our lives, and our children’s lives, complete,” says Andrew from Calderdale, who adopted two children with his wife Blanch. He tells us about the difference they’ve made in the case study below. Calderdale Council is calling out for more adopters who… read more … about Adoption – help them make it real>>
Over 500 primary school children from Calderdale will have the chance of a lifetime to perform the Tongan Haka (Sipi Tau) before the Rugby League World Cup game at the Shay Stadium in Halifax. Tonga will play Italy in the final match of Group C on Sunday 10 November 2013 at 4pm, and the children… read more … about Calderdale children to perform Tongan Haka for Rugby League World Cup>>
It’s official; Todmorden Children’s Centre Nursery is ‘Outstanding’! Todmorden Children’s Centre Nursery is celebrating after receiving an ‘Outstanding’ rating in all areas following an inspection by Ofsted on the Thursday 15 August. The inspection looked into three key areas of nursery life, which includes; how children’s needs are met, the contribution of the nursery… read more … about Officially Outstanding!>>
Parents in Calderdale are being reminded of the changes in Government regulations when requesting time off school for students in term time. As of September 2013, head teachers cannot grant any request for leave of absence unless there are exceptional circumstances. Most often, such requests happen when parents seek time out of school for family… read more … about Changes to term-time holiday requests>>
Calderdale students are celebrating after making the grade in their GCSEs. Early indications are that results across most secondary schools in Calderdale are improved on last year, with more young people than ever before achieving five A* to Cs in their GCSEs including English and maths – the key government measure. Based on provisional results,… read more … about GCSEs – smiles and celebrations in Calderdale>>
“Adoption is a life-changing experience. The joy that it’s brought us is incredible. We’ve given the children a chance; a future; a happy, stable, loving family.” That’s what a Calderdale adopter says about giving a permanent home to two young girls. You can read more about his story below to see how adoption makes a… read more … about Adoption – help them make it real>>
A short breaks home in Halifax for children with learning or physical disabilities has had a makeover. The Linden Brook centre offers short stays for disabled children, to give parents and carers the opportunity to rest, assured that their child is in a safe and secure environment. The centre has recently undergone a massive transformation,… read more … about Council puts sparkle into Linden Brook>>
Plans for a brand new, state-of-the-art sixth form centre for students at Ravenscliffe High School could move a step closer next week. On Monday 8 July 2013, Calderdale Council’s Cabinet will consider the proposal to move Ravenscliffe sixth form to a new build in the Spring Hall area, just minutes from Halifax town centre. Ravenscliffe… read more … about Shaping the future of Ravenscliffe School>>
