Education

There is an exciting development at Moreton Hall, in the 20th anniversary year of the Prep School.  The School, Senior staff and Governors are thrilled…
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Ellesmere College has revealed the winner of a unique scholarship launched to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Save the Children and as a tribute to…
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Oswestry company, Aico are proud to announce their partnership with the Scottish Electrical Charitable Training Trust (SECTT). This collaboration will see Aico deliver Fire Industry…
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ST ANNA’S Family Home and Academy in Winneba, Ghana, currently home to 31 previously homeless children and young people from age 3 to 21, has…
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A former Ellesmere College student has landed the prestigious role of Choir Director at St Mark’s English Church – in Italy! Scott Phillips, 20, from…
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Moreton Hall, near Oswestry, connected with a record number of prospective pupils and their families during its virtual Open Day. Opening its doors to a…
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A new course aimed at helping youth workers transform their digital skills is set to be launched by Wrexham Glyndwr University next month. The course…
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Oswestry, Whitchurch and Malpas Tae Kwon Do had four students, Cody Marshall, Carl Willmott, Dan Valentine and Emma Jupp achieve their black belts on Sunday 20th…
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Passionate student of Art and Textiles, Moreton Hall Sixth Former Verity Carryer used her summer months of lockdown to design T-shirts as a fundraiser for…
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Oswestry Charity Qube has teamed up with Taking Part and Shropshire Council to create imaginative, fun and creative activities for people to do at home.…
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Moreton’s Head of Spoken English, Merriel Halsall-Williams has been nominated for a prestigious Fellowship of the Girls’ Schools Association Award. Miss Halsall-Williams has been involved…
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After four years of preparation, work started this week on the programme to rebuild Schoolhouse Bridge on the Montgomery Canal south of Crickheath, near Oswestry.…
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Moreton Hall Prep, near Oswestry, is delighted to announce that John Bond has been appointed as the new Head of the prestigious Prep school near…
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A lecturer at Wrexham Glyndwr University has been named winner of the Grads in Games Academic Award – and seen his student secure the Student…
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Derwen College, near Oswestry, marks British Food Fortnight from 19th September to 4th October by launching a new range of seasonal jams and chutneys. Using…
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Wrexham Glyndwr University has topped the rankings for social inclusion in England and Wales in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide for another…
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Moreton Hall has been named as a finalist in the prestigious 2020 Independent School of the Year awards, in both the Performing Arts and Careers…
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Pumpkinfest is set to return to Park Hall Farm for October half term. The team are making some changes to ensure it can be enjoyed…
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Originally Jools Brennan​ from Oswestry was planning to raise funds for his trip to Nepal next year, donating a proportion of the funds raised to to…
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The Willow gallery and on-site café are open 10am-3pm Tuesday-Saturday, and have undergone a thorough safety review to ensure all the necessary precautions are in…
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As many children and adults across the country grew their hair excessively due to lockdown, Moreton Hall pupil Gaia Vyas-Adams decided to donate her lengthy…
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A leading Oswestry academic has received international acclaim for his latest work, which has lessons for businesses amid the global recession caused by the Coronavirus…
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A major student entrepreneurship competition which sees Wrexham Glyndwr University partner with leading logistics provider, Farrall’s Group, is set to launch this autumn. The competition…
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A local student has beaten off the challenge of thousands of rivals to take one of the top spots in a prestigious writing competition –…
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Students and staff at Derwen College, in Shropshire, have been celebrating the success of their first ever virtual fundraising event, which has raised more than…
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Set in 100 acres of rural countryside, Moreton Hall is bringing a piece of Shropshire’s farming life into the classroom following the development of a…
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As the restrictions of lockdown are beginning to ease and schools across the country are reopening, Moreton Hall is extending a warm welcome to prospective…
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A degree show launch with a difference has been held by a group of postgraduate students and their lecturers at Wrexham Glyndwr University. The ‘Isolation…
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A Shropshire student has her eyes firmly set on a showjumping career after taking first place in a national schools championship. Harriet Otter, 16, a…
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As pupils across the country receive their examination results, Moreton Hall is launching an innovative new programme of study from September entitled, ‘Bridging the Gap’.…
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The Marches Academy Trust is proud of their Year 11 students in all secondary schools across the Trust. The young people have worked with their…
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The Marches School celebrates students being fairly rewarded with strong outcomes for their hard work over the two years with results in line with predictions…
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Despite a national backdrop of uncertainty and change, students at Moreton Hall were today celebrating a stellar set of GCSE results. Over one in five…
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Parents are being reminded of the importance of ensuring their children know the Green Cross Code ahead of their return to school in September. For…
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Expanding your workforce with an apprentice in the current climate will not only help young people, but also bring back some nurturing into your workforce.…
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A-level students considering their next step after results day – and who need clear advice about their options – will be in safe hands at…
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Oswestry Community Action (Qube) is set to launch its annual Open Art Exhibition and the online preview is set for Friday 7th August. Friday marks…
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Intrepid teams of Derwen College students, staff and supporters have signed up to a virtual walk which covers the length of Britain in just one…
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The latest BTEC Diploma results have been released and Ellesmere College students and teachers are celebrating with a 100% pass rate. Six Ellesmere College students…
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Oswestry’s Derwen College has been shortlisted for a prestigious building award for its innovative new hydrotherapy centre. The specialist further education college’s Bradbury Hydrotherapy Pool…
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Staff, students and graduates at Wrexham Glyndwr University are celebrating after two national surveys showed strong performances in both student satisfaction and employment prospects. The…
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The international festival summer school PIANO WEEK may have had to postpone its Beethoven chamber music festival at The Holroyd Community Theatre until 2021 as…
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Moreton Hall’s Year 9 chemistry student Jennabai Kassam has won the school’s Sculpture Prize in this year’s competition sponsored by The British Ironwork Centre. Second…
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Moreton Hall’s Sixth Form Art students have scooped both first place and runner-up prize in the prestigious Falmouth School of Art ‘Where there’s still life,…
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A Derwen College teacher is determined to lose more than four stones in a charity weight loss challenge, despite being surrounded by delicious home-made food…
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NHS, care and emergency workers and their families are to be given free entry to the Ironbridge Gorge museums as a special thank you for…
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In a coup for the school, Moreton Hall has recruited Carina Walsh to lead lacrosse development. With a number of Moreton’s lacrosse teams already in…
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Derwen College Garden Centre and Gift Shop, near Oswestry, is delighted to welcome back customers from the 20th July. Safety measures have been put in…
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The new Holroyd Community Theatre, near Oswestry, designed by Gareth Edwards of local Architectural practice DPA Design and constructed by builders Jones Brothers using many…
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It was a testing time for students at Oswestry’s Derwen College when they competed in skills competitions against Sheffield-based Landmarks Specialist College this week. Students…
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