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Sunday, May 19, 2024
A teaching assistant at St Martin’s School, Bournemouth, was delighted to discover old school photos of her own children in the attic of the historic school, which celebrates its 110th anniversary in 2024.  Heather Davis, who has worked at St Martin’s in Stoke Wood Road for five years, was sorting through...
As pupils and parents go to war with the government let us know your experiences
The government and the exams regulator are being threatened with legal action as pressure mounts for a rethink over the awarding of A-level grades. Around 280,000 students saw their A-level grades fall by one grade or more from their predicted results following the introduction of a new "moderation" algorithm, which was put...
L-R Sarah Gault, Bournemouth & Poole College hospitality lecturer, student Chloe Carlton and Josephine Pearce, lecturer at the College
Four Bournemouth & Poole College Hospitality and Catering students are celebrating after making their way into the final of the Institute of Hospitality’s Southern Branch Student of the Year Awards 2018, with one even taking the prize for Front of House Student of the Year. The ceremony, which took place...

FREEZE RENT NOT STUDENTS

Students at Bournemouth University have reached a breaking point with inflation affecting rent, food and other essentials pushing many to use food banks or even face eviction from their accommodation. “Student rent is out of control” claim NUS (National Union of Students). Their ‘Freeze rent not students’ campaign proposes an...
A Bournemouth school pupil has received a letter of support by Her Majesty The Queen and A-list celebrities in her efforts to launch a Charitable Trust to plant more trees. Nine-year-old Issey, a Year 5 pupil at Bethany C.E Junior School in Bournemouth, along with her Mother, Janine Purser, is...
The Dolphin Shopping Centre in Poole has partnered with Bournemouth & Poole College to celebrate the artistic talents of its BTEC Level 3 Photography and Fashion students. The shopping centre is hosting a temporary exhibition for members of the public in its Eco Hub all this week, Monday April 16...
Extinction Rebellion activists put their heads in the sand near Boscombe Pier this morning in a symbolic protest aimed at government inaction on the climate crisis. The action featured smartly dressed rebels, labelled as cabinet members and Dorset MPs. This was followed by a procession to the offices...
For a long while I have questioned the nature of knowledge. As it is referred to in academic circles the study of knowledge is called 'epistemology' and serves to cover the breadth of human understanding at any given point. Thus in 1222 human understanding differed radically from human understanding...
All secondary pupils and teachers in England must wear face masks at school in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus, it has been announced. Under fresh government guidance issued on Wednesday, staff and students in Year 7 and above have been told to wear face coverings in communal...
Rebekah Coppard, former Bournemouth & Poole College student achieves dream job as Virgin Atlantic cabin crew
A former Bournemouth & Poole College student has travelled to more than 20 destinations since achieving her dream job as Virgin Atlantic cabin crew. Rebekah Coppard, 25, studied the Diploma in Air Cabin Crew at the College, which provides people with the relevant skills and qualifications to pursue a career...