Schools

by Tony Henthorn on March 13, 2011

Popular Head goes back to the City Popular Head Teacher who came to John Clare School in September 2003, Martin Fry, is leaving the village school in July to take up a new Head Teacher’s post at Ravensthorpe Primary School.Martin had spent two years in Chicago and he and his wife were looking for a [...]

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Climbing New Heights!

by Tony Henthorn on September 28, 2010

Pupils at John Clare School are enjoying fantastic playtimes this term with the addition of a range of new play equipment. Last year, the Friends of John Clare School worked tirelessly to raise £6000 for a new climbing frame, purpose built for children aged 4-11. This sum was bolstered by a grant from the National [...]

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History lesson

by Tony Henthorn on February 7, 2010

I was very interested in issue 61 of the Tribune to read about the teachers – as one of them was my Aunt. Their names, front row left to right were; Mrs Rawbon, Mr Rawbon (Headmaster) and my aunt Miss Guymer. On the back row are Miss Clark and Miss Howell.

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AMVC praised as ‘outstanding’

by Tony Henthorn on December 6, 2009

The high standards reached by pupils, excellent levels of achievement, improvements in attendance and teaching and the headteacher’s inspirational leadership have all led to an outstanding rating by government Ofsted inspectors of Arthur Mellows Village College.

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Cycle Frustration

by Tony Henthorn on March 24, 2009

Fed-up residents of Helpston Road in Glinton have called on Peterborough City Council to help tackle the problem of Arthur Mellows pupils cycling on the pavements. After claims that the school either ignored complaints or replied to say there was nothing they could do about it, local couple Simon and Johanna Potter carried out a [...]

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Primary Responsibility

by Tony Henthorn on March 21, 2009

  In an open letter to the Tribune, the Governing body of Peakirk-cum-Glinton CofE Primary School have re-stated that it is their intention to support plans to develop the school on its existing site, rather than consider the option of relocating.

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AMVC – a vision for the future

by Tony Henthorn on March 8, 2009

Back in April 2007, your Tribune reported on the start of the most extensive and exciting building and refurbishment project that AMVC had embarked upon since the college opened in 1949.

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Meet Mike Sandeman

by Tony Henthorn on March 8, 2009

The Tribune welcomes Mike Sandeman as the new Head of AMVC. The college commands a great deal of affection and respect within the Benefice and Heads of College last a long time at Arthur Mellows, so there is always a great deal of interest when we see a change of leadership. Senior students, Daniel, Sarah, [...]

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