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Bluebird Bartley has message for bullies

CARDIFF City mascot Bartley gave youngsters at a city primary school a football masterclass and a lesson on beating the bullies. Read

Don’t merge our nursery, please!

AROUND 900 supporters of a closure-threatened nursery have voiced their opposition to Cardiff council’s school reorganisation plan. Read

Making music can turn young lives around

AGOVERNMENT report last month said English schoolchildren are to receive five hours arts education a week – be it visits to the ballet or banging out rap rhythms. Read

Welsh lecturer heads library body

A WELSH academic is to head a top professional body for librarians and information staff. Read

Creativity's contribution to economic success

WE all know that the nature of business has changed significantly. Read

Students at heart of science

MORE than 500 A-level students from 36 schools have been getting up close and personal with a beating heart as part of Cardiff University’s annual one-day Science in Health Live event. Read

Angry response to ‘70 in a class’ claim

OFFICIALS from Welsh teaching unions yesterday attacked UK schools minister Jim Knight for saying class sizes of 70 could be acceptable. Read

Discussing outdoor play and adventure activities to improve PE lessons

MORE than 130 teachers from across North Wales will gather at the North-East Wales Institute of Higher Education in Wrexham tomorrow for the annual PE and School Sport Conference. Read

Young cast prepare for Welsh musical

NEARLY 100 young people from across Conwy have been busy preparing to perform the musical called Hedfan (To Fly) at Eisteddfod yr Urdd Sir Conwy. Read

Tanni helps children learn about inclusion

PLAYGROUP children met Tanni Grey-Thompson when she came to promote inclusion. Read

Learning a language brings fresh opportunities

LEARNING any new language brings great satisfaction as it opens up new relationships and experiences. Read

Pupils fly out after donation

YOUNG ambassadors who will represent Wales at an American conference will be given a presidential-style send-off thanks to a local funeral directors. Read

Youngsters to show Alan how it’s done!

TWO green-fingered pupils are going on TV to show gardening supremo Alan Titchmarsh that they have got shedloads of talent. Read

£126,000 for site

A CHURCH has been sold for £126,000 – almost three times the expected price at auction. Read

Broken homes threat to education

THE demise of the traditional family threatens the education of a generation of children, teachers warned yesterday. Read

TV’s Jason supports Learndirect awards

ADULTS who are changing their lives by learning new skills – and the employers who support them – will be honoured at an awards ceremony this year. Read

Young boffins explode some food puzzles

AN explosive science lesson gave pupils food for thought. Read

Union’s fears over parent power in private schools

PARENTS are pressurising schools to sack teachers over disputes regarding their children, it emerged yesterday. Read

A big welcome for learners at Eisteddfod

WELSH learners will be given a bigger and better welcome than ever before at the National Eisteddfod in the capital this summer. Read

Pupils’ behaviour takes a caning

PUPIL behaviour in Welsh schools has deteriorated in the past two years, say more than six out of 10 teachers. Read

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