Poetry for pupils
THE National Memorial Arboretum is inviting pupils to put their creative talents to the test in a poetry competition inspired by a tree that became a poignant symbol of hope during the Battle of the Somme.
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Charity launches early years project
FORCES children’s charity the Royal Caledonian Education Trust (RCET) has launched a new set of educational resources to support Scottish youngsters.
Thanks to a £3,000 donation by St Andrews-based The New P...
Homework heaven
HOMEWORK is an accepted part of every child’s schooling. But in some households it can feel like a never-ending fight to get your children to focus, particularly when your soldier is away or working long hours ...
Free home-to-school transport: FAQs
TRANSPORTING your child to school can be a challenge, particularly if it is miles away and there is no safe walking route.
What’s more, if you don’t know your address in advance of moving, then you won’t kno...
Sign up for lip-reading course
CURRENT and ex-Service personnel suffering from hearing difficulties are being invited to take advantage of a specially-designed lip-reading training programme.
The London-based course, which is run by City ...
State schools on board for late applications
SERVICE families who missed the October state boarding school admission deadline can still apply for a place – and your application will be given a higher priority if you qualify for the MOD’s Continuity of Edu...
Soldiers promote reading skills
PERSONNEL from 16 Air Assault Brigade, the British Army’s largest, are helping to spread the importance of reading to children at a Colchester school.
Airborne signallers from 216 (Parachute) Signal Squadro...
Veterans visit Hampshire school
PUPILS at Fordingbridge's Forres Sandle Manor School welcomed Brigadier Bill Wright and Major (Retd) Rob Yuill to their morning assembly as part of their preparations for Remembrance Day.
101 years since the...
Pupils uncover Roman Mysteries
CHILDREN'S author Caroline Lawrence took Hampshire-based pupils on a trip back in time during a visit to Fordingbridge's Forres Sandle Manor (FSM) School.
Caroline, who wrote the popular Roman Mysteries seri...
Commander credits Castle cadets
CADETS have won high praise after coming under the scrutiny of military top brass.
Barnard Castle School's Combined Cadet Force showcased its strength during its biennial inspection, carried out by Wing Comm...