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Primary schools moving in right direction
SOUTH Tyneside’s education boss believes more schools in the borough will get controversial academy status.
Apprentices helping to build a future
APPRENTICES are helping to spark interest in a construction career among pupils.
College revamp set to enter new phase
A MULTI-million-pound scheme to transform South Tyneside College will enter its second phase this summer.
Church group celebrates 20 years of child’s play
A PARENT and toddler group in South Tyneside has celebrated its 20th birthday by splashing out hundreds of pounds on new toys.
Pupils show they have a head for business
A SOUTH Tyneside school has once again proved its students are tops in business.
College students turn on style to scoop awards
YOUNG hairdressers and beauty therapists at South Tyneside College are showing they’re a cut above the rest.
School praised for continued improvement
A SOUTH Tyneside school has been praised for continuing to improve over the past three years.
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Ofsted inspectors praise education centre
A SOUTH Tyneside Centre which helps young people to turn their lives around has been praised by Ofsted.
MP calls for schools’ asbestos checks
A NORTH-East MP wants the Government to carry out asbestos checks at schools all over the country.
Hundreds harbours hopes of a job at sea
HUNDREDS of people turned out to help South Tyneside College on its mission to get more people working at sea.
Students’ hi-tech visit good for networking
SCHOOL pupils from South Tyneside had a day in the world of high-tech work when they visited a booming technology firm.
Youngsters dress down for charity
CHILDREN at a South Tyneside school have been dressing down for charity.
Fears of new cuts to lollipop patrols
FEARS are growing that more school lollipop patrols in South Tyneside could be axed.
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Library’s history brought to life
PEOPLE were invited to read all about the history of Hebburn Library as part of a major celebration of book borrowing.
Denise turns up for the books campaign
BOOK lovers in South Tyneside turned out in force to celebrate National Libraries Day.
Pupils enjoy taste of French culture
YOUNGSTERS at an East Shields school earned themselves some tasty treats as they got to grips with a foreign language.
Head to retire as school revamp ends
A SOUTH Tyneside headteacher has announced he is retiring, as a major £12.9m school revamp nears completion.
Parents celebrating school’s new centre
A NEW support centre for families with children at a special school in South Tyneside is set to open later this month.
Students use skills to promote citizenship
CREATIVE and media diploma students have been using their animation skills to promote good citizenship.
Teacher defends vocational qualifications
A TEACHER in South Tyneside today defended vocational qualifications, saying that school league tables should not get in the way of student success.
Ferry still popular despite New Tunnel
FERRY passengers have refused to sell the service down the river despite competition from the improved second Tyne Tunnel.
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Playgroup raises £1,000 for hospice appeal
PINT-sized charity champs at a Jarrow playgroup have given a £1,000 boost to a hospice appeal.
School tells apprentice Michaela: ‘You’re hired!’
A SOUTH Tyneside teenager has landed a new job after going back to school.
A-level students go to top of class
SIXTH formers in South Tyneside are continuing to reach high standards.
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Bridget makes regional final of School Chef of the Year
SCHOOL chef Bridget McCulla was served with a real challenge when she represented South Tyneside in a national cooking contest.
Inspiring kids to learn through Olympics
CHILDREN in South Tyneside are being inspired to learn through the Olympic Games.
School’s forging links with Mumbai
PENPALS at a South Tyneside school are breaking down cultural barriers after linking up with pupils in India.
Class of 2012 makes the grade
SCHOOLS in South Tyneside are celebrating after they were named among the best in the country for the second year running.
South Tyne ranks high in region
SOUTH Tyneside’s scores put the borough fourth-highest in the region’s education authority areas.
Joy after college’s dramatic turnaround
THIS year’s school league tables have completed a “stunning” turnaround for one South Tyneside school – just 13 months after it was put on the official ‘failing’ list.
Seven schools unite to improve teaching standards
SCHOOLS in South Tyneside have signed up to a new “high quality” teacher training scheme
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Weather for South Shields
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 9 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: South west
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Temperature: 7 C to 14 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
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