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Sprint star inspires dreams of Olympic glory

An Olympic athlete left pupils with stars in their eyes and dreaming of track and field glory on Wednesday (November 20). Team GB sprint star Jack Green led a whole-school active fitness session at Folkestone’s Mundella Primary School, and spoke to pupils about his...

Posted On 21 Nov 2019

, By Ben Skelton

Panto legend delivers green-travel prize

Panto legend Ben Roddy took time out from preparing for the Marlowe Theatre’s Christmas production of Mother Goose to read to the winners of a green-travel challenge. Ben read Mordicai Gerstein’s The Man Who Walked Between the Towers to the children of Whitstable Junior School...

Posted On 11 Nov 2019

, By Ben Skelton

Green travel takes 304,000 cars off road

Children taking part in Inspire Schools’ green-travel scheme Active Wow achieved a stunning 640,000 car-free journeys this academic year, taking 304,000 vehicles off the road. The figures, which represent a 30,000-journey increase on the previous year, were revealed during a...

Posted On 11 Jul 2019

, By Ben Skelton

Walking Bus benefits whole community

A Snodland primary is the latest school to catch the green-travel bug. With the help of the KM Charity Team, Valley Invicta Primary School at Holborough Lakes has officially launched a Walking Bus to make it easier for families to take a more eco-friendly approach to school...

Posted On 09 Jul 2019

, By Ben Skelton

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Joanna story time at Castilion Aquarius Class win green travel challenge

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Young Cooks Autumn Launch 2019 Cooking competition judges appeal for entries.

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World bark day

Who’s the best character in any story ever? Winnie the Pooh? Not quite. Baloo from the Jungle Book? Almost. Baby Bear in Goldilocks and the Three Bears? You’re getting very, very warm. Paddington Bear? Correct answer ‑ and the children at St Edward’s Catholic Primary School in...

Posted On 17 Mar 2020

, By Ben Skelton

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Sussex Teacher of the Year Awards 2020

A major annual celebration of teaching talent moved online to pay tribute to the unsung heroes of Sussex schools. Usually a glittering gala at Jurys Inn Brighton over the summer, the Sussex...

Posted On 29 Oct 2020

, By Liz Nicholls

Kent Teacher of the Year Awards 2020

The best teachers, support staff and volunteers the county has to offer were celebrated at the Kent Teacher of the Year Awards 2020 on Friday (October 16). Now in its 20th year the awards event,...

Posted On 19 Oct 2020

, By Liz Nicholls

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Back in the saddle for £21k charity fundraiser

More than 350 riders got in a spin for the highly-anticipated 10th anniversary KM Big Bike Ride on Sunday, October 11 and raised £21,000 for charity. The annual ride, delayed from its traditional April date due to the coronavirus pandemic, enabled cyclists to take on either a 50K...

Posted On 14 Oct 2020

, By Liz Nicholls

All systems go for long-awaited charity ride

The long-awaited Kent and Medway (KM) Charity Team’s Big Bike Ride will take place on Sunday, October 11. Postponed from its usual April slot, the ride has more than 300 participants signed up and is predicted to sell out. Money raised will support the charity’s child literacy...

Posted On 06 Oct 2020

, By Liz Nicholls

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