It’s a great start to 2015 for two Calderdale primary schools, who have won extra funding from the Department for Education for being among the country’s top achievers in the progress of disadvantaged pupils. New Road Primary School and Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy in Sowerby Bridge have qualified for the 2015 Pupil Premium Awards… read more … about Helping children achieve their best>>
Goosey goosey gander, where shall I wander? If you want to catch a glimpse of some exciting new artwork, then Hebden Bridge is the answer, as life-size woven willow goose sculptures have swooped down to Old Gate. It’s thanks to the hard work of young volunteers involved in Calderdale Council’s Community Taskforce, which gives young,… read more … about Youngsters spread their wings to create goose sculptures>>
An army of volunteers will bring the heritage of Todmorden Town Hall to life by teaching people about its fascinating history and inspiring them to play a part in its future. Calderdale Council has been awarded a £45,700 grant to get an exciting new project off the ground, after submitting a bid to the Heritage… read more … about Heritage project will bring Todmorden’s past to life>>
Parents with children who are due to transfer to secondary school in September 2015 are being reminded to complete their applications online by Friday 31 October 2014. Failure to submit an online application before the deadline could mean that your child is not offered a school of preference. Calderdale Council co-ordinates admissions to all maintained… read more … about Time is running out to apply for secondary school places>>
Schools across Calderdale are enjoying new and improved facilities thanks to a funding boost from Calderdale Council. The schools were a hive of activity over the summer holidays as works took place to spruce them up – from upgraded lighting to brand new classrooms. A few weeks into the new term, students and teachers are… read more … about Sprucing up our schools>>
Calderdale Council is helping local secondary schools to educate pupils aged 13-15 years old about relationships, staying safe and safe sex. Ten out of 14 secondary schools have signed up for the new programme and the remaining schools are in discussions. Sex and Relationships Education (SRE) is already part of the curriculum across all schools… read more … about Schools get the Sex Factor>>
Year 11 school leavers and their families are invited to find out more about what options they have when they leave school in 2015. On Monday 29 September 2014 from 3.30pm until 7.30pm, young people will be able to speak with colleges, sixth forms, further education providers, universities, work based training providers and employers from… read more … about Get organised in 2014!>>
Calderdale Council is holding its first ever Apprenticeship Recruitment Drive, to advertise their latest apprenticeship opportunities. This recruitment drive will be held on Thursday 11 September, allowing those interested in becoming an apprentice to meet managers and staff and discover the apprenticeships available within the Council. The event will be held at North Bridge Leisure… read more … about Promoting apprenticeships>>
Students in Calderdale are celebrating, as they receive their GCSE results. A number of schools have made significant improvements on last year’s results although new reporting arrangements from this year give a variable picture. A particular success story comes from children who are looked after, as they have performed far better than ever before,… read more … about GCSE success at Calderdale schools>>
