Education

HSBC Volunteers Join Forces with Manor Green Primary Academy to Transform School Grounds

In a remarkable display of community spirit and teamwork, 35 volunteers from HSBC recently partnered with staff members from Manor Green Primary Academy and Focus-Trust to undertake a significant transformation of the school’s facilities and outdoor areas.

The collaborative effort focused on several key areas, resulting in a refreshed learning environment:

Library Revamp

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Focus-Trust's 3rd Annual Oracy Festival Highlights Children's Voices and Mental Health

Focus-Trust recently held its 3rd Annual Oracy Festival at Wilsden Primary School, showcasing the voices of children from across all 15 Focus-Trust schools. This year's festival theme "My Voice Matters" coincided with Children's Mental Health Week, emphasizing the importance of children's mental health and self-expression.

Inspired by Manor Green Primary Academy Principal Victoria...

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THE LEGO GROUP CELEBRATES CHILDREN'S UNIQUE CURIOSITY ABOUT THE COSMOS BY ASKING THEM TO EXPLORE SPACE THEIR WAY

A new global study1 by the LEGO Group reveals that 86 percent of kids are interested in finding new planets, stars and galaxies, and 77 percent want to travel to space.
The LEGO Group is fostering kids’ imaginations by giving the world a preview of what awaits us in the universe.
The LEGO Group invited kids worldwide to share their ideas on space travel. Last night

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Manor Green Primary Academy achieves the RHS Level-1 School Gardening Award

Manor Green Primary Academy in Denton has been accredited with the RHS Level-1 School Gardening Award in recognition of its commitment to the journey of gardening and growing.

The RHS School Gardening Awards provide a structure to develop gardening through the curriculum at your school and a way to celebrate your progress.

Manor Green has always promoted sustainability and...

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Teachers to get up to £6000 extra to teach vital subjects

From September, up to £6000 will be available for teachers working in key STEM and technical subjects such as maths, construction and engineering, as well as early years education, as part of the government’s drive to recruit and retain the best staff, the Department for Education announced.

The expansion of the levelling up premium payment scheme to those working in further...

Manor Green Primary School Celebrates "Time for Science Week"

Manor Green Primary School in Denton recently concluded its highly successful Science Week, themed around the concept of "Time."

From March 8th to March 17th, students engaged in a variety of captivating activities aimed at exploring the theme and fostering a love for science.

The theme for British Science Week this year, 'time,' was the inspiration behind Manor Green's...

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EXCITING NEW LIBRARY READING PROGRAMME FOR UNDER-4s AIMS TO BOOST CHILDREN’S LOVE OF BOOKS

Libraries Unlimited launches ‘Libro’s Friends’ adventure across Devon and Torbay

An exciting new early years reading programme with stickers to collect has been launched in libraries across Devon and Torbay, aiming to inspire a lifelong love of reading.

Libro’s Friends is an extension of Libraries Unlimited’s hugely successful The Secret Book Quest, which was launched in...

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EDEN PROJECT AND WWF-UK LAUNCH FIRST JOINT LIVE STREAM FROM THE MAGICAL RAINFOREST BIOME AHEAD OF GREENEST BIG LUNCH ON 1-2 JUNE

The Eden Project in Cornwall and WWF-UK are teaming up for their first-ever joint lesson using the power of live stream to reach school children with a special Big Lunch themed virtual event from the attraction’s magical lush green Rainforest Biome.

Any child aged 5-11 in school stages 1 and 2 can enjoy this free 45-minute live interactive session (24 April 10:00AM) that will explore...

The Home Ed Daily Website launches to support parents looking to home educate

In today's ever-changing educational landscape, home education has become a practical choice for parents looking for a flexible and personalised approach to their children's learning journey. As they explore home ed, families discover the joys of bespoke education and self-directed learning. The shift away from the traditional school environment has liberated families from the daily grind of...

Manor Green Primary School Encourages Family Engagement with "Book and Bagel" Mornings

Manor Green Primary Academy in Denton recently held its first “Book and Bagel” morning, aimed at fostering family engagement and promoting a love for reading among young learners.

Every Tuesday morning, Manor Green Primary School warmly invites early years families into the classroom for a special "Book and Bagel" session. The morning provides an invaluable opportunity for parents...

The Summer Camps Trust launches its Try Out Camps for August 2024

Charity the Summer Camps Trust has launched their Try Out Camps for August 2024 at Longtown Outdoor Education Centre, on the Herefordshire – Wales border, in wonderful countryside. The camps are subsidised to encourage parents who have never thought about sending their children aged between 9 and 15 away to a camp before to give it a try.

Summer Camps are residential children’s...

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