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The Red Maids' School Entrance Examination- Saturday 21st January

By redmaid at 17:59 on 15/01/12

If you haven't sent in your paperwork for The Red Maids' School Entrance Exam on Saturday 21st January, there's still time. For advice and information, just call the school's Admissions Registrar Liz Bamber this week on 0117 989 8252. And if you've sent your daughter's registration form in but still want to know a bit more, Liz can answer all your questions. Good luck to all the girls next Saturday....
Still time to apply for a primary school place in Thornbury

By Trucks79 at 09:21 on 13/01/12

Parents / Carers still have time to apply for primary school places in South Gloucestershire however time is running out. The deadline to apply for a primary school place starting this September is midnight on Sunday 15th January at the latest. If your child was born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, they can start infant or primary school this September. The application process is quick and easy, you can apply for a place...
Open Morning at The Red Maids' School on Saturday 5th November

By redmaid at 20:19 on 03/11/11

The Open Morning season continues this Saturday at The Red Maids' School in Westbury-on-Trym.. If you're interested in either the Junior or the Senior Schools for your daughter come along and have some fun looking round. There are plenty of activities on offer including a Business Quiz and a chance to try some continental nibbles at the Senior School. The Junior School is "going for gold" with a theme of London 2012....
Parents are now able to rate their childs school online

By Trucks79 at 11:09 on 20/10/11

Do you have children that are currently at school age? If so then a new service recently launched by Ofsted allows parents to rate their child's school. The quick and simple to use service consists of 12 questions that you need to answer, for example, 'My child is happy at this school' with a choice of responses such as Strongly Agree, Agree, disagree, Strongly Disagree or Don't Know. You can give your views about your child's school...
Another year of great GCSE results for students at The Castle School in Thornbury

By Trucks79 at 18:47 on 25/08/11

Staff and pupils at The Castle School in Thornbury are celebrating another year of successful GCSE results as 66 per cent of pupils received grades ranging from A* to C. 18 students from the school received A & A* grades making it yet another successful year for the school. Head Teacher Melanie Warnes at The Castle School said "We are very proud of all of our students' achievements which are a testament to their hard...

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Pupils give their new school the thumbs up

By bigmandave

But did they really need a new school? and £5m???? really? i wonder who signed this project...

By Trucks79 at 20:47 on 03/03/11

Last Tuesday pupils at St Peters Primary School in Pilning were buzzing with delight as they lined up to prepare for lesions at their new school. The New St Peters Primary School cost £5 million and took over three years to complete but the wait was well worth it. The new school boasts of all the latest mod cons including under floor heating, a sedam roof as well as a nature trail, open space library and even a vegetable...
Time is running out for primary school applications in Thornbury

By Trucks79

Hurry deadline is the 15th January so only a few days left to get your child's application in.

By Trucks79 at 16:32 on 10/01/11

Parents in Thornbury and the surrounding area are reminded that the closing date for primary school applications is midnight on Saturday 15th January. If you haven't yet submitted your application then you can submit a primary school application quickly and easily online by visiting www.southglos.gov.uk/admissions. It is recommended that parents choose four preferred schools as school places cannot be guaranteed which means that if...
Thornburypeople.co.uk:- Keeping you up to date on School closures in the area

By Trucks79

Frampton Cotterell C of E VC Primary School Due to extensive flooding KS2 only will be in school on...

By Trucks79 at 07:53 on 02/12/10

Thornburypeople.co.uk will be bringing you all the latest news & information on any school closures during the snowy weather. So please keep rechecking this article for up to the minute news on school closures in the area. If you are aware of a school closure that has not been listed here please help us by adding it to the list.
Plans to charge up to £9,000 per year

By CP1953

Might sort out the ones that actually want to go to university to get a job rather than a way of...

By Thornbury People at 07:00 on 04/11/10

THERE are fears that government plans to allow universities to charge up to £9,000 a year in tuition fees could price all but the wealthiest out of top institutions like Bristol. Universities Minister David Willets revealed from 2012 institutions will be able to almost double the current £3,290 charge to £6,000. But they will be able to charge up to £9,000 if they can show they are increasing take-up...
Are you ready for the new School year?

By Trucks79

Back to school for most children in the area, Goodluck to everyone starting new schools, Why not let...

By Trucks79 at 21:23 on 16/08/10

With the summer holidays coming to an end, It's now time to start running around the shops in the hunt for school uniforms, bags, pen, pencils and all the other bits and pieces that your child needs for the new school or college year! We have put together details of all the best places locally to purchase all your uniforms, P.E Kits and stationary, saving you hours looking around shops as well as potentially saving...