Staff and pupils at Dartmouth Academy, part of Education South West, have celebrated the European Day of Languages today (26th September.)
The idea of organising something to promote the importance of learning languages to the public was proposed at the 1997 conference on Language Learning for a new Europe.
The European Day of Languages was then launched back in 2001 after...
Bideford College and Atlantic Academy , both part of Athena Learning Trust, are celebrating after scoring among the highest in the country for their staff workload management. Both schools are actually one of the top ten performing schools in Edurio’s Staff Workload Balance Award’s.
This award celebrates exceptional efforts in balancing workloads, innovative practices, and...
THE number of people living with sight loss in Plymouth is predicted to rise from 1,170 to 10,300 by 2032, according to latest figures.
To mark National Eye Health Week (23-29 September), Specsavers’ Plymouth is raising awareness about the dangers of ignoring telltale signs of eye conditions that can lead to sight loss.
Cranbrook's first mobility scooter set to enhance accessibility in the town.
Cranbrook Town Council is excited to announce the launch of Cranbrook’s first mobility scooter, marking a significant milestone for the town. The launch ceremony will be held on Saturday, 28 September 2024, in Cranbrook, Devon.
This new initiative follows the recent opening of the Cranbrook Skate...
Tithebarn’s Little Free Library officially opened with support from a local housebuilder.
Tithebarn’s Little Free Library and noticeboard were opened by Broadclyst Parish Council with the support of a £1,000 donation from local housebuilder Persimmon Homes.
The area was officially opened with a storytelling afternoon hosted opposite the Library by Tithebarn Residents'...
One of the most unusual competitions in the UK is coming to Plymouth this October.
Often described as a cross between Miss World and Crufts, the British Beard & Moustache Championships celebrates the very best in facial hair every two years.
For 2024 it's being organised by a Devon-based team, headed by Mike and Clair Wellsbury-Nye. They have previously hosted similar...
Marine Academy Primary, part of the Ted Wragg Trust, has elected its new Members of Academy Parliament this month.
Each candidate delivered a presentation to their class, explaining why they would be the best representative for their peers. Following this, classes took turns visiting the school’s polling station in the hall to cast their votes for the new representatives.
Plymouth’s new students are being warned that an overactive social life can seriously damage their hearing.
With Freshers’ Week fast approaching, a new survey has revealed that students spend the equivalent of almost two whole weeks in noisy pubs and clubs during their first year of university.
Hearing loss can be caused by any sounds louder than 85 decibels (dB), and the...
Award-winning teaching assistant (TA), Kelly Terlikowski, from The Greater Horseshoe School , Newton Abbot, has received a coveted Pearson Teaching Assistant of the Year Certificate of Excellence 2024 , in recognition of her inspirational work supporting autistic pupils aged 8-18. The school, part of Acorn Education , caters for pupils with complex needs. The prestigious awards recognise TAs...
