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Microsoft and Apple asked to help with design of new Carlisle primary school

Sue Blair photo A Carlisle headteacher has thrown down the gauntlet to some of the world’s brightest minds to help ensure her proposed new £8.8 million school will be at the cutting edge of technology.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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History of Welton Primary School captured in new book

The history of a small north Cumbrian primary school which closed last month features in a new book that will be launched at a reunion tomorrow.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Equal opportunities approach earns Cumwhinton school top mark for quality

A village school near Carlisle has won a national mark of quality for the way it provides equal opportunities for all its pupils, including those with special needs.

Last updated 27 January 2012
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Carlisle MP wants to see more male teachers in schools

Carlisle MP John Stevenson is urging the government to do more to encourage men to go into teaching to ensure children have both male and female role models.

Last updated 26 January 2012
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North Cumbrian school buys bus to help pupils experience new things

Schoolchildren in Ireby are looking forward to new experiences thanks to a fundraising campaign that has bought them their own bus.

Last updated 20 January 2012
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Children put Carlisle United’s new stadium plans to the test

A group of schoolchildren are showing nifty teamwork as they tackle Carlisle United’s plans to move its ground.

Last updated 13 January 2012
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Carlisle primary schools expansion given go-ahead in principle

A £12.5 million investment to provide 1,200 extra places at Carlisle primary schools has been given the go-ahead in principle by county councillors. (9 comments)

Last updated 12 January 2012
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Former classmates at Cumbrian closure school organise reunion

The imminent closure of Cumbria’s smallest primary school has prompted four former classmates to organise a reunion for former staff, pupils and parents.

Last updated 30 December 2011
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Cumbrian school cook Val goes back to the future

School cook Valerie Hutchinson has seen everything turn full circle during her decades in the kitchens.

Last updated 23 December 2011
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Chick lit: Kids’ book to save birds

PUPILS from Castle Carrock Primary School near Brampton have contributed to a book that aims to help protect Cumbria’s rare hen harriers.

Last updated 23 December 2011
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Cumbria’s primary schools praised for 'highly impressive' Sats results

Primary schools across Cumbria have been congratulated on their achievements in this year’s Sats tests.

Last updated 16 December 2011
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Cumbrian school pupils explore extra space

Great Corby School is celebrating completion of a £60,000 office and community hub.

Last updated 9 December 2011
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Caldbeck school pupils to publish recipe book

Child cooks at a Cumbrian school are publishing their own recipe book next week.

Last updated 2 December 2011
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Cumbrian primary school launches community lunches scheme

When Harrison Martin went to school in rural north Cumbria more than 60 years ago he took his own lunch because there was no kitchen or electricity and food rationing was still in force.

Last updated 2 December 2011
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Cumbrian school without pupils paying staff £12,000 a month

A north Cumbrian school no longer has any pupils - but it is still paying staff almost £12,000 a month.

Last updated 11 November 2011
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Proposal to increase size of Penrith primary school roll

A Penrith school could grow under plans proposed by Cumbria County Council.

Last updated 2 November 2011
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Consultation starts into expansion of Carlisle primary schools

A six-week consultation period has begun into major plans to expand primary schools in Carlisle.

Last updated 2 November 2011
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New sports pavilion marks Cumbrian village school's 50th birthday

A primary school near Wigton opened a new sports pavilion and marked its 50th anniversary yesterday.

Last updated 21 October 2011
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New wildlife garden at Carlisle primary school

An unused and overgrown Carlisle primary school garden is being transformed into a thriving new wildlife and serenity garden that will benefit the local community after more than £10,000 was raised towards its regeneration.

Last updated 18 October 2011
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