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Monday, May 20, 2024
Access to education is crucial for innovation, empowerment and for the world to evolve. While the traditional educational system offers learning opportunities for many, there are significant gaps that leave many behind due to various factors such as inequality, deprivation and mindset.  Education should be a fundamental right and there should be plenty of accessible...
For parents/guardians and their children we hope this will help in any transition. Starting infant or primary school Starting a new school, or going to school for the first time is an exciting time time for children and their parents/carers, but it is a big change and can also be a...
An openDemocracy investigation has found that over the past five years, UK universities have received over £100 million in donations, funding, and sponsorships from arms companies. According to the investigation, Oxford University has taken approximately £17 million, with the lion's share of this money from Rolls Royce. A new report by Campaign...
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A school garden project is being given £500 a year for the next three years by Dorset law firm Kitson & Trotman. The much-needed donation comes after one of the firm’s Partners, Richard King, visited the garden at St Mary’s Primary School, Bridport, as he accompanied judges of this year’s...
Stuck indoors and not sure what to do with the kids? It can be tricky to find things to do that can hold the attention of the older ones, while being easy enough for younger ones to join in too, but check out our fun tips below to keep them all entertained.
Old Hardyeans gather in Dorchester next month at the King’s Arms for their Annual Reunion Dinner, to celebrate the 110th. anniversary of their founding in 1905. Alumni from the former Green School and Dorchester Secondary Modern School are being invited to share in the celebrations and make the...
Volunteering with vulnerable groups offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals who need support and compassion. Your contribution can provide much-needed assistance and a sense of community to those who are often overlooked or marginalised. It's a chance to give back, using...
This teacher sums up what tens of thousands of teachers are saying. Many, many schools do not have the classroom capacity already without throwing social distancing in to the mix. https://twitter.com/1kilroywashere/status/1277591664278884362?s=20 Penny Lane
The invitation was headed “70 not out” as the Class of ‘58- those who began studying at Hardye’s School in Dorchester in 1958- headed for their annual reunion at the Colliton Club. Aged 11 in 1958, these Old Hardyeans are now hovering around the milestone of 70 years old,...