News stories tagged as "schools"
Pupils experience a ‘pilgrimage across four faiths’
Published at: Monday 20 June 2022 at 5:20 pm
Over 120 pupils took part in a unique opportunity to explore a ‘pilgrimage across four faiths’.
Blackburn schoolchildren ‘coin it in’ following Jubilee tree planting
Published at: Thursday 16 June 2022 at 2:45 pm
Children from a Blackburn primary school have been presented with a Young Forestry Award and commemorative coins recognising their Jubilee tree planting efforts.
BwD schools work with NHS on Covid vaccination programme
Published at: Tuesday 28 September 2021 at 2:16 pm
Secondary schools across Blackburn with Darwen are preparing to assist the NHS to roll out Covid vaccines to 12 to 15 year olds.
2022/23 school applications open today – top tips for applying for a place
Published at: Thursday 2 September 2021 at 9:57 am
Applications for September 2022/23 school admissions in Blackburn with Darwen open today (Thursday, 2 September 2021).
Families urged to work with schools & colleges to help keep virus rates down as schools return
Published at: Friday 27 August 2021 at 12:12 pm
Public health experts are calling for families to work together with schools and colleges as thousands of children and young adults prepare to head back to the classroom.
Council issues testing call ahead of half-term return
Published at: Friday 4 June 2021 at 3:17 pm
Blackburn with Darwen Council is strongly recommending a rapid Covid-19 test is taken by all secondary school-aged children – and those attending college – this weekend ahead of their return to education next week after half-term.
Continued use of face coverings in schools
Published at: Friday 14 May 2021 at 3:11 pm
A letter is being sent to parents and carers of children who go to schools in Blackburn and Darwen advising them that the use of face coverings in these schools will be continuing.
Schools prepare for rapid testing to keep pupils & staff safe
Published at: Thursday 4 March 2021 at 9:17 am
As pupils across the country return to education on 8 March, Blackburn with Darwen schools, like many others, are taking extra steps to ensure the safety of their students and staff.
School pupils poised to ‘be the light in the darkness’ for Holocaust Memorial Day
Published at: Friday 15 January 2021 at 9:12 am
Local secondary school pupils are set to take part in an online ceremony to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on Wednesday 27 January.
Council statement on primary school opening
Published at: Monday 4 January 2021 at 12:31 pm
Councillor Julie Gunn, Executive Member for Children, Young People and Education and Dominic Harrison, Director of Public Health have made a joint statement.Kindness Coach live streaming to thousands of schoolchildren to mark national Kindness Day
Published at: Tuesday 3 November 2020 at 12:50 pm
Schools throughout Blackburn with Darwen will be taking part in A Kindness Matters Super Learning Day to mark National Kindness Day on November 13.
Schools ready to welcome back students in September
Published at: Friday 28 August 2020 at 2:40 pm
Students across Blackburn and Darwen are getting ready to return to school.
Well done to all students collecting their GCSE results today
Published at: Thursday 20 August 2020 at 9:11 am
Students will be receiving their GCSE results today across Blackburn with Darwen.
Schools across Lancashire to stay open over the Easter holiday
Published at: Wednesday 8 April 2020 at 10:52 am
Schools across Lancashire including Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool will continue to look after the children of key workers and pupils who are classed as vulnerable during the school Easter holiday.
Sara uses ‘good heart’ to spread message of peace & love
Published at: Friday 24 May 2019 at 9:42 am
A Blackburn schoolgirl has reached audiences across the world with her passionate speech ‘If I could change the world’.
Campaign launched by the NHS in Blackburn with Darwen to protect families against flu
Published at: Tuesday 12 September 2017 at 11:49 am
NHS Blackburn with Darwen Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has launched a major drive aimed at protecting families against flu.
More boosts for healthy eating in the borough
Published at: Thursday 6 July 2017 at 11:53 am
Recipe 4 Health awards have been given out to restaurants, schools and takeaways helping people to make healthy choices.
New teachers graduate top of the class!
Published at: Friday 22 July 2016 at 2:08 pm
16 new graduate teachers have completed an innovative teacher training scheme.
Council to consider school transport changes
Published at: Thursday 4 June 2015 at 1:20 pm
Proposed changes to the discretionary elements of home to school transport in Blackburn with Darwen will be considered by the Council’s Executive Board next week.
New education unit to help children with Autism
Published at: Friday 13 February 2015 at 3:51 pm
A specialist centre to support students with Autism has been given the green light.
Help your children have an active and fun February half term!
Published at: Thursday 15 January 2015 at 3:44 pm
The Sports Development February Multi Sports Camp is now open for bookings
Those taking part in February half term’s will enjoy Cricket, Women’s Football, Athletics, Netball and Rugby World Cup Events and we want your child to join us in celebrating with a special World Cup themed sports camp!
Building Schools for the Future multi-million pound boost for local economy
Published at: Tuesday 13 January 2015 at 2:34 pm
A programme to transform education in the borough has boosted the local economy by millions.
Belmont Primary School marks WW1 Christmas truce
Published at: Friday 19 December 2014 at 12:28 pm
Belmont Primary School has marked the centenary of the First World War, recording a song which commemorates the Christmas Day truce of 1914.
Take the stress out of schools admissions
Published at: Thursday 25 September 2014 at 9:05 am
School admissions for September 2015 are now open – and Blackburn with Darwen Council is making it easier for parents with online forms.
