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Francesca Kennard-Kettle, 14, and Conor Nicoll carry the 20 litre container of water weighing 20 kilos

Water challenge to raise funds for trip

PUPILS who are saving money for a trip to Ghana next year put themselves into the position of some of the people they will be working with in Africa.

The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Laurence Howard visit to English Martyrs Primary School, Oakham, to talk about the Queen's Jubilee. From left, back, the Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Laurence Howard, Evan Jones, 10, Emilia Batory, nine, and Gabriele Monkelyte, 11. Front, Anna Nguyen, eight, Cameron Jones, nine, and Callum Duncan, seven

Royal stories enjoyed at English Martyrs Roman Catholic Primary School

THE Lord Lieutenant of Rutland paid a visit to a primary school on Friday to talk to pupils about his role and the diamond jubilee celebrations.

The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Laurence Howard planting a tree at Casterton Business and Enterprise College to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee. The Lord Lieutenant of Rutland Dr Laurence Howard is pictured with college principal Victoria Crosher and pupils, Tom Kilkenny, 16, and Charlotte Stygall, 15

Lasting legacy planted to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee

A TREE has been planted in the grounds of Casterton Business and Enterprise as a lasting legacy to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee.

St Mary and St John Primary School pupils Jen Dancy, Ben Whittenbury, Frankie Philpott and Amelia Hubbard, all 11, are learning about Olympic values

VIDEO: Pupils at St Mary and St John Primary School in North Luffenham try new sports for the Olympics video

YOUNGSTERS are getting into the Olympic spirit by trying their hands at new sports.

From left to right, back row first: William Ryder (9), Joseph Bryan (11), Ranulph Wheway (8), Jacob Davies (10), Harvey Morse (6) and Jenna Davies (7), qualified for the UK Chess Challenge Regional Mega Final

Brooke Priory School pupils excel in chess competition

SIX youngsters from Brooke Priory School have shown they know their way around a chess board after excelling in a regional competition.

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Boxing week at Scallywags nursery, Oakham. From left, back, Rutland County Council childcare development officer Jan Dick, Scallywags owner John Scott and Lands' End employee and customer services director Mark Harris. Front, Emma Breag, three, Evie Cole, three, Arthur Davidson, four, Morgan Dawson, two and Izabela Clark, four.

Lands’ End put boxes to good use

BOXES donated to a nursery have been put to good use by youngsters.

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Launch of the Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts at Uppingham Community College. From left, back, Brandon Lee Presley, eight, Lara Rushden-Gadsby, seven, George Jenkins, eight, and Millie Walters, seven.

Actress Pauline Quirk opens performing arts academy in Uppingham

A CELEBRITY has opened a performing arts academy for young thespians in Uppingham.

Catmose Primary pupils Eloise Green, 10, and Maxim Green, 8, Catmose College pupils Emily Jayne Pearse and Tim Rhys-Williams, both 16, Chairman of Catmose College governors Ron Curtis, Chairman of Catmose Primary governors Atessa Bradberry and Catmose College principal Stuart Williams

Catmose Primary becomes academy

A PRIMARY school was given academy status this month.

English Martys Primary School marks feast day

YOUNGSTERS at English Martyrs Primary School enjoyed a day of fun, games and celebrations to mark the school’s ‘feast day’.

Cycle ride from Sykes Lane, Empingham, to raise money for North Luffenham Primary School's new classroom - The Forresters - Parents Pete and Sandie and daughter Hannah, six
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Cyclists pedal their way towards raising £3,356 for St Mary and St John’s Primary School classroom appeal

A SCHOOL fundraising campaign was boosted by £3,356 by a sponsored bike ride.

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Jubilee picnic competition winners at Catmose Primary School. From left, Logan Murray, 11, Joseph Ivory, seven, Alyssia Hearth, nine, Eleanor Garfoot, seven, Tyler Moss, four, and Erin Redman-Davies, 11.

Catmose Primary School pupils will picnic with Queen at Burghley House

PUPILS at Catmose Primary were invited to enter a special competition to mark the Queen’s jubilee.

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Rutland County College new campus at Barleythorpe. Principal Victoria Crosher and vice-principal Carl Smith in one of the new science rooms

Final touches being made to college site

A NEW college campus will have a rural feel to it with all rooms named after villages in the county.

Church trail is prepared for Brooke

SCHOOLCHILDREN will have the opportunity to expand their knowledge of a village church this summer.

Youngsters and staff clebrated their recent Ofsted report at North Luffenham Pre-School. The adults are, from left, Nicky Halls, manager Laurie Blockley and Gemma Cutmore

North Luffenham Pre School delighted at Ofsted report

A CHILDCARE team were thrilled to receive a good Ofsted report after only a few months in the job.

Youngsters at Brooke Hill Academy, Oakham who successfully completed a sponsored silence to raise money for Action Aid

Pupils at Brooke Hill Academy in Oakham keep quiet to raise money for charity

SCHOOLCHILDREN have spent half an hour in silence this week to raise money for an international charity.

Council gives North Luffenham school classroom fund a £25,000 boost

A SCHOOL is just £22,000 short of its fundraising target to build a new classroom thanks to a cash boost from Rutland County Council.

Uppingham Community College pupil, Angela Wilson, 12, has got a place with the English Youth Ballet in Swan Lake at the Theatre Royal Nottingham

Ballerina Angela Wilson accepted into Swan Lake production

A YOUNG dancer’s dreams have come true after being accepted into a national dance production.

Uppingham Community College pupils Calypso Keightley, Sabrina Lucas and Ellie Hemmings at the Big Bang Science Fair

Uppingham Community College pupils showcase their work at Big Bang Science Fair

THREE young scientists have showcased their work at a national event in Birmingham.

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