Manchester Grammar School pupils were treated to a thrilling and unusual English lesson, thanks to award winning author Chris Bradford. Chris, a qualified professional bodyguard and trained martial arts expert, has enjoyed international success with his popular series including ‘Bodyguard’, ‘Young Samurai’ and ‘Ninja’ books.
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Having spent the morning at St. James, I was left with a wonderful impression of a small, happy school doing exceptional things. It’s a school with a distinct philosophy and ethos, backed by firm academic standards and a proven record of success for their children. It’s not a school for everyone, but I think it’s a school my son would be very happy in.
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Youngsters at The King’s School in Macclesfield have swept the board in recent weeks when it comes to sporting achievements across a range of disciplines.
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Confucius said people “should not waste their time on trivial games – they should play Go” and to welcome in the Chinese New Year, Cheadle Hulme School students have heeded his advice, learning to play one of the world’s oldest tactical board games.
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When we are prepared to make mistakes, we become more adventurous in the process, pushing the boundaries of our normal comfort zone and stretching our capacity for learning. If we always played it safe, we might always ‘get it right’ but once we reach those more momentous landmarks in our life – A Level results, the let-down after a job interview – our ability to deal with the unexpected becomes more difficult.
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The professional journalists and lecturers Paul and Caroline Broster visited Year 4 Cheadle Hulme School pupils to offer an insight into the life of a reporter, give tips on how to spot the best stories and explain the skills needed to turn a story into a news report.
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Dramatic talents are in the spotlight at Cheadle Hulme School, where students have achieved record results in their London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art performance examinations.
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Independent school open day season is upon us, but how do you make the most of these occasions and find out if the school is the right one for you and your child? Here is a list of questions to help.
Read MoreMost schools have their open days in autumn. If you are looking for a primary or secondary school for your child in Grater Manchester or Cheshire please check our listings for the open school days this year. Schools are welcome to add their information to the listings via contact form or through the comments box below.
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As is tradition at Wilmslow Prep School the Form 5 and 6 pupils delighted audiences at the end of the Summer Term with their end of year production – this year by transporting them to a dream-like world of fairies, lovers and kings.
Read MoreHead of Education, Michael Gove, is of the opinion that Academy Schools are the best choice for the education system of Britain. Academy Schools were first established by The New Labour Government in 2000. There are now nearly 2000. If the trend remains the same, it could become a real possibility that the majority of our children will one day attend an Academy. The question is, how would attending an Academy School be any different from attending a comprehensive one?
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