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Students and tutors learn an ancient art
TRAINEE beauticians had a chance to show their creative side when henna tattoo expert Kanan Shah came to the Channelside college to demonstrate this ancient art, which has been practiced for thousands of years.
Last updated 30 June 2011
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Angels to architecture
ANYONE who thought art was about splashing paint should think again. Barrow Sixth Form College's Art and Design Department is a hub of exciting minds bursting with creative ideas. NATALIE CHAPPLES reports
Last updated 30 June 2011
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Innovation is the way ahead for Walney
It is exciting times at Walney School as a aeries of major projects begin to hatch. NATALIE CHAPPLES reports
Last updated 30 June 2011
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Style through the ages
FROM a colourful spiked punk look of the 80s, to a 60s bouffant – hair and beauty through the decades went on show at Furness College.
Last updated 27 May 2011
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Holocaust horrors can be brought to life by visit
STUDENTS heard about the horrors of the Holocaust first hand from a survivor of the persecution.
Last updated 27 May 2011
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Plastering desire
WHEN Jade Ho heard about the new plastering courses at Furness College she just knew she wanted to do it.
Last updated 4 May 2011
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Constructing careers in building industry
SARAH Semley is finding her carpentry and joinery was the right choice to make after moving to Barrow from Yorkshire.
Last updated 4 May 2011
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Curiosity drew teenager Marnie into brickwork
CURIOSITY drew Millom teenager Marnie Savage to a course in brickwork after leaving school with 11 GCSEs.
Last updated 4 May 2011
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Building on fire safety knowledge
STUDENTS have teamed up with firefighters and local organisations to assist their studies.
Last updated 4 May 2011
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School leavers' Citizen chance
SCHOOL leavers are being given the chance to take part in a summer with a difference.
Last updated 26 April 2011
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Accolade for school at awards ceremony
MILLOM School has been recognised for its achievements in education over the past three years.
Last updated 26 April 2011
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Ofsted praises UVHS
ULVERSTON Victoria High School has achieved outstanding status just three-and-a-half years after inspectors placed it under special measures.
Last updated 26 April 2011
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Furness Academy top of the form in final
TWO strong student teams battled it out in the final of an inter-schools quiz competition.
Last updated 26 April 2011
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Kids learn to tackle emergency
TEENAGERS had to use their technology skills and team work to overcome a demanding challenge.
Last updated 31 March 2011
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Building begins
WORK on a £300,000 specialist learning hub is under way.
Last updated 31 March 2011
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The Wolf report
EVER since the Schools White Paper: The Importance of Teaching, was published in November 2010, schools, colleges and other providers and consumers of vocational education, have been waiting for publication of the Review of Vocational Education, also known as the Wolf Report, to see how future qualifications related to employment would complement the introduction of the English Baccalaureate proposed in the White Paper.
Last updated 31 March 2011
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Audiences ‘Bowled’ over by performances
LIFE has been a cabaret for a group of talented performers.
Last updated 31 March 2011
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Learning to survive without mum
LEADERSHIP and being able to stand on your own two feet are not just phrases to Will Scott – they are tangible skills students need to learn to succeed in college, university and in working life.
Last updated 31 March 2011
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A new curriculum for a new college
AS the steel skeleton of the new Furness College building begins to be covered by insulation and copper cladding, I thought it would be a good opportunity to discuss the new courses and curriculum areas that the college plans to offer over the next two years.
Last updated 24 February 2011
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Pupils are awarded Pitstop certificates
STUDENTS have been awarded certificates in construction and motor vehicle studies.
Last updated 24 February 2011
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