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Category Archives: Education
YouTuber Swallow is taking us on a Croydon walk through time
SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: On a stroll through the town centre, take a look up – or you won’t realise what you’re missing of the local heritage. That’s the message a local historian shared with DAVID MORGAN “Croydon is a goldmine of … Continue reading
ParkBox comes to Croydon full of children’s toys and books
ParkBox is coming to Croydon. They are boxes, in parks (see what they did there?), bringing books, toys and sports equipment, funded by The Shackleton Foundation and operated by community interest company Croydon ParkBox. The free-to-use mini-libraries have been installed … Continue reading
Newton rises to the occasion to receive the Order of Mercy
Frank Newton, the chairman of South Croydon-based charity The Garwood Foundation, has been conferred with the Order of Mercy in recognition of his service that stretches back over more than 40 years. At a ceremony held at Mansion House in … Continue reading
Posted in Addiscombe East, Addiscombe West, Charity, Community associations, Education, Garwood Foundation, Schools, South Croydon
Tagged Addiscombe, Bramley Hill, Croydon, Dr Ross White, Frank Newton, Garwood Foundation, Jean Garwood House, Melville Avenue, Rutherford School, South Croydon
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Mayor gets his mumbler to suggest a ‘review’ of lollipop cuts
Has Mayor Perry’s council backed down from ending lollipop road safety patrols at six of the borough’s primary schools? That’s what it sounded like at this week’s Town Hall meeting, as KEN LEE reports Did one of Croydon Mayor Jason … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Services, Claire Bonham, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Katherine Kerswell, Mayor Jason Perry, Rowenna Davis, Schools, Scott Roche, Waddon
Tagged Cllr Claire Bonham, Cllr Scott Roche, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Katherine Kerswell, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Lollipop ladies, Lollipop men, Lollipop patrols, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor Jason Perry, School road safety patrols, Tory, Waddon
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Kids’ movies at the David Lean among summer holiday offers
Discounted cinema screenings, free cricket coaching and a family fun day are all available for Croydon families over the school summer holidays, as local organisations offer affordable ways to keep children entertained. The activities are available to families with children … Continue reading
College’s video gamers win national student esports grand final
Croydon College is celebrating a landmark achievement as its esports team, called Croydon Prime, won the League of Legends Grand Final at the British student championships in Sunderland. Made up of five students aged 18 to 20, Croydon Prime delivered … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Croydon College, Education
Tagged BTEC, Croydon College, esports, Gloria Januszewicz, League of Legends, Shamil Mohamed, Summoner's Rift
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Parents stop traffic in Upper Norwood to save lollipop patrol
CROYDON IN CRISIS: Mayor Perry’s council tried to block protest petition over proposals to axe school safety patrols from being presented at next week’s Town Hall meeting. By STEVEN DOWNES Parents and children from Cypress Primary School in Upper Norwood … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Services, Claire Bonham, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Katherine Kerswell, Mayor Jason Perry, Rowenna Davis, Schools, Waddon
Tagged Cllr Claire Bonham, Cllr Rowenna Davis, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Green Party, Katherine Kerswell, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Lollipop ladies, Lollipop men, Lollipop patrols, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor Jason Perry, Peter Underwood, School road safety patrols, Tory, Waddon
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Whitgift boy who got top Marks as a silversmith to high society
SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: Works by a self-taught craftsman from Croydon, who was influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement popularised by William Morris, now sell for thousands of pounds at auction. DAVID MORGAN explores the story of Gilbert Marks Croydon has … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Croydon Council, Croydon Minster, David Morgan, History, Schools, Trinity School, Whitgift School
Tagged Antiques Roadshow, Archbishop John Whitgift, Arts and Crafts, Boer War, City of London, Cowes Regatta, Croydon, Croydon mace, Croydon Minster, David Morgan, Gilbert Marks, Johnson, King Edward VII, Prince of Wales, Sir Frederick Eldridge, Walker and Tolhurst, Whitgift Grammar School, Whitgift School, William Morris, Winston Churchill
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Posted in Activities, Comedy, Dance, Education, Music, Theatre
Tagged His Majesty's Theatre, Pauline Quirke Academy, PQA, Selhurst
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Girls school’s space satellite project finally takes flight
Pupils from Croydon High have taken a major step towards achieving their ambitious dream to become the first all-girls school in the world to design, build and launch a satellite into space. The latest stage of the school’s Mission Pegasus … Continue reading
Ofsted praises early years at Woodcote school as ‘Outstanding’
Woodcote Primary, in Coulsdon, has been rated “Outstanding” for its early years provision following a recent Ofsted inspection. The school, on Dunsfold Rise, was also given an “Outstanding” rating for personal development and for behaviour and attitudes. It received “Good” … Continue reading
Posted in Coulsdon, Education, Purley, Schools, Woodcote Primary
Tagged Coulsdon, Ofsted, Ofsted inspection, Pioneer Academy Trust, Purley, Woodcote Primary School
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Raffle prize donations request for Davidson Pre-school, SE25
Posted in Activities, Schools, South Norwood
Tagged Davidson Pre-school, Heavers Farm Primary School, South Norwood
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‘The Stormzy Effect’: Local hero is awarded Cambridge degree
South Norwood’s local hero, world-famous rap star and football club-owner Stormzy, received an honorary degree from the University of Cambridge last night. The award has been made in recognition of his philanthropic work in assisting black youngsters to study at … Continue reading
Posted in Education, Harris Academy South Norwood, Music, South Norwood, Thornton Heath
Tagged Cambridge University, Dame Katherine Grainger, Lord Woolley, Operation Black Vote, Professor Angela Davis, Simon Woolley, Sir John Rutter, Sir Oliver Hart, Sir Simon Russell Beale, South Norwood, Stormzy, The Stormzy Effect, University of Cambridge
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Lost at sea: nearly 300 dead on their journey for a new life
SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT: When the Kapunda sailed from London in 1886, bound for Fremantle, it proved to be the last sailing vessel ever to embark from Britain with emigrants for Australia. DAVID MORGAN records the tragedy of a teacher from Oval … Continue reading
Join us for our Midsummer’s dream walk at Hutchinson’s Bank
Inside Croydon is getting out and about again next week, with a guided walk through the flora of Hutchinson’s Bank to be led by local botany enthusiast, Moira O’Donnell. And YOU could join us on our Midsummer’s dream walk The … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Charity, Croydon parks, Education, Environment, Hutchinson's Bank, Inside Croydon, Moira O'Donnell, Nature Notes, Walks
Tagged Butterflies, Featherbed Lane, Hutchinson's Bank, London Wildlife Trust, Moira O'Donnell, Nature conservation, New Addington, Orchids, Rambles, Site of Metropolitan Importance for Nature Conservation, Surrey, Walks
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Lanfranc air disaster author named in King’s Birthday Honours
NEIL BENNETT reports on a significant name included on this year’s King’s Honours List Among the 1,215 names on this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list, one has particular significance for Croydon. Rosalind Frances Barbara Jones is awarded the British Empire … Continue reading
Posted in Archbishop Lanfranc, Community associations, History, Neil Bennett, Schools
Tagged Archbishop Lanfranc School, BEM, British Empire Medal, Croydon, King Charles, King's Birthday Honours, Lanfranc air disaster, Neil Bennett, Rosalind Jones, The Lanfranc Boys, The Papa Mike Air Crash Mystery
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South Koreans visit South Croydon on an education mission
A special school in South Croydon had a visit from a delegation from South Korea’s Ministry of Education, the Korea National University of Education and city education officers last week to find out more about its inclusive and progressive provision. … Continue reading
Perry accused of ‘betrayal’ as he smuggles out more youth cuts
CROYDON IN CRISIS: Local MP and opposition councillors accuse the council of having no clear plan on what will replace an in-house team which works to reduce drugs and knife crime and to engage the borough’s youngsters. By our Town … Continue reading
Posted in Amy Foster, Children's Services, Crime, Croydon Council, Croydon East, CVA, Education, Fieldway, Knife crime, London-wide issues, Mayor Jason Perry, Natasha Irons, New Addington North, New Addington South, Policing, Restaurants, Schools
Tagged Amy Foster, Cllr Amy Foster, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Croydon East, Elianne Andam, Labour, London, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor Jason Perry, MOPAC, Natasha Irons MP, New Addington, Tory, YET, Youth Engagement Service, Youth Engagement Team
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Council failed to tell affected schools about their lollipop cuts
CROYDON IN CRISIS: ‘Mayor Perry must really hate Croydon’s children’ says one local politician who criticises recent Town Hall pay hikes while the council was planning to axe school road safety patrols to save just £58,000 per year. By our … Continue reading
Posted in Children's Services, Claire Bonham, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Katherine Kerswell, Mayor Jason Perry, Rowenna Davis, Schools, Scott Roche, Waddon
Tagged Castlemaine Avenue, Cllr Claire Bonham, Cllr Rowenna Davis, Cllr Scott Roche, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon Council, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, Green Party, Katherine Kerswell, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Lollipop ladies, Lollipop men, Lollipop patrols, London Borough of Croydon, Mayor Jason Perry, Melville Avenue, Peter Underwood, School road safety patrols, Tory, Waddon
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Chance to see Shaun the Sheep at BFI without getting fleeced
Hundreds of Croydon schoolchildren could get to enjoy a free animated movie from Oscar-winners Aardman, if their teachers get a hurry on, and all thanks to the latest initiative from an arts charity. As part of the Primary Arts Go … Continue reading
Overdue maintenance works approved for six Croydon schools
Pupils and staff at six schools in Croydon are to benefit from the roll-out of a multi-million-pound maintenance programme, funded by the government, with £110.3million being invested in schools across London through the Condition Improvement Fund. The schools will benefit … Continue reading
Posted in Beckmead Park, BRIT School, Croydon West, Education, Norbury Manor, Sarah Jones MP, Schools
Tagged Beckmead College, Conservative, Croydon, Croydon West, Labour, Norbury Manor, Orchard Way Primary School, Sarah Jones MP, St Mary’s Catholic Junior and Infants, St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, The BRIT School, Tory
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Old Palace up for ‘wellbeing’ award just weeks before closure
CROYDON IN CRISIS: The fee-paying girls’ school in Old Town has been shortlisted for a prize at a national awards event to be staged at a 5-star hotel where tickets cost £245 per head. By GENE BRODIE, education correspondent With … Continue reading
Posted in Jane Burton, Old Palace, Red Gates School, Schools, Whitgift Foundation
Tagged Bensham Manor School, Croydon, Old Palace, Old Palace School, Old Palace School of John Whitgift, Red Gates School, Sutton High School, TES Schools Awards, Times Education Supplement, Westfield, Whitgift Centre, Whitgift Foundation
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Trinity pupils Go For Gold in BAFTA’s computer games awards
Two boys at Trinity School have made it into the finals of BAFTA’s Young Game Designer of the Year Awards. It is the second year running that Sam Kingston and Sebastian Heitz have made it to the finals of these … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Education, Schools, Trinity School
Tagged BAFTA, BAFTA Young Game Designers awards, Sam Kingston, Sebastian Heitz, Trinity School
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Transport Museum reaches a new stage with children’s theatre
A new theatre show is being premiered at the Transport Museum in Covent Garden this half-term week, aimed at children aged between five and 11. Transport Explorers: A Live Show runs in the Cubic Theatre through to June 1. The … Continue reading
Posted in Activities, Education, TfL, Theatre, Transport
Tagged Covent Garden, Cubic Theatre, TfL, Transport for London, Transport Museum
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Foundation sells Old Palace site to Serenity special schools
CROYDON IN CRISIS: Old Palace girls’ school closes in July, with the owners having sold the site, but for less than the £7m guide price. EXCLUSIVE By STEVEN DOWNES The Old Palace private girls’ school site will likely become home to … Continue reading
Posted in "Hammersfield", Business, CPO, Education, Old Palace, Roisha Hughes, Schools, Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, Whitgift Centre, Whitgift Foundation
Tagged Archbishop John Whitgift, Archbishop of Canterbury, Croydon, Knight Frank, Old Palace of John Whitgift School, Old Palace School, Roisha Hughes, Westfield, Whitgift Centre, Whitgift Foundation
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