http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/ Top stories for Education http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2036685_school_marks_its_centenary_with_nice_walk Students, staff and parents took part in a sponsored walk to mark two major anniversaries of Ranelagh School. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2036685_school_marks_its_centenary_with_nice_walk Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2036376_rebuild_a_school_hope_is_boosted_by_cash_bid One of the borough’s crumbling schools could be completely rebuilt if a multi-million pound bid for funding is successful. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2036376_rebuild_a_school_hope_is_boosted_by_cash_bid Tue, 30 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2036313_swapping_pens_for_10pin A bowling alley is to use a striking new plan to inject fun into schoolchildren’s lessons. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2036313_swapping_pens_for_10pin Mon, 29 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2036197_church_bid_to_run_new_estate_school An education trust and a Christian diocese are battling it out to provide a new primary school at Jennett’s Park. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2036197_church_bid_to_run_new_estate_school Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035947_school_reports_on_mobiles_bit_limited Parents want to get their children’s school reports via text message, according to a new survey. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035947_school_reports_on_mobiles_bit_limited Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035896_show_collections_are_saving_lives The link between treading the boards and vital healthcare for 50,000 people may not seem obvious, but they understand and care passionately about it at The Coombes. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035896_show_collections_are_saving_lives Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035894_examination_artwork_goes_on_show It was a vibrant and inspiring evening when a Bracknell school held a private viewing of examination work.   http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035894_examination_artwork_goes_on_show Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035892_bell_is_tolling_again_to_herald_the_start_of_a_new_school_day Headteacher Jane Barlow rang the changes at Bearwood Primary when she finally brought the school bell back into use. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035892_bell_is_tolling_again_to_herald_the_start_of_a_new_school_day Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035718_heads_call_for_sats_to_be_scrapped Headteachers have hit out at this summer’s Key Stage Three exam results “fiasco” and called for the tests to be scrapped. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2035718_heads_call_for_sats_to_be_scrapped Thu, 18 Sep 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2034132_pupils_are_above_average_on_sats Pupils in Bracknell fared well in the latest round of Key Stage Two  national tests for 11-year-olds, although some papers have still not been marked. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2034132_pupils_are_above_average_on_sats Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2034129_fond_farewell_to_teaching_trio Pupils waved a triple farewell to teachers who will not be returning to their school in September. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2034129_fond_farewell_to_teaching_trio Tue, 19 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2033691_parents_flock_to_river_tales Fox Hill Primary School pupils acted out Wind in the Willows to mark the end of the year. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2033691_parents_flock_to_river_tales Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2033687_shady_shelter Children at Birch Hill Primary School can take refuge from the sun and rain, thanks to a new shelter built in the grounds. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2033687_shady_shelter Mon, 11 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2033282_school_is_not_fit_for_purpose__headteacher Listed building status, a shortage of funding and lack of forward vision is holding a Wokingham school back from being fit for purpose, according to its headteacher. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2033282_school_is_not_fit_for_purpose__headteacher Mon, 04 Aug 2008 23:00:00 -0000 http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2032914_resolution_to_stick_to The sticky subject of how to dispose of chewing gum and other litter properly has been tackled head-on by local schools. http://www.getbracknell.co.uk/news/education/s/2032914_resolution_to_stick_to Mon, 28 Jul 2008 23:00:00 -0000