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First south west engineering challenge

In December, Cheltenham Ladies’ College held the First Engineering Challenge in the South... more


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Thursday, 11 Feb 2010

Pupils to learn Mandarin

Pupils to learn Mandarin

Secondary school pupils should learn a more unusual language like mandarin, says schools boss ... more


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Friday, 22 Jan 2010

Kids to get lessons about money

The Government want schools to teach you how to manage money

From next year you could be getting lessons about money at school. more


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Friday, 22 Jan 2010


Re-living the Great Fire of London!

Our school organised a special day of lessons to teach us all about the Great Fire of London. more


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Monday, 18 Jan 2010

Career advice for primary students

In November our school held “Aspiration Day” for all students in Years 5 and 6 to ... more


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Monday, 18 Jan 2010

Our visit to Hampton Court

On 17 November we visited Henry VIII’s Hampton Court Palace. The trip was organised so w... more


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Friday, 15 Jan 2010


Student authors teach money management

Student authors teach money management

Our school has produced a series of books called the Money Diaries, which we hope will be used... more


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Friday, 15 Jan 2010

Taking part in the Eye Know Eye Care campaign

Taking part in the Eye Know Eye Care campaign

Last week an optician came into assembly to talk about eyes as part of the Transitions Eye Know... more


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Wednesday, 23 Dec 2009

First Harvest Show is triumph

First Harvest Show is triumph

On Friday 16 October, our school held their first ever Orchard Harvest Festival Show. &nb... more


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Wednesday, 23 Dec 2009


Schools to teach internet safety

Schools to teach internet safety

From 2011, all children aged five and above will be taught how to use the internet safely, the ... more


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Tuesday, 22 Dec 2009

Should pets be allowed at school?

Should pets be allowed at school?

Should we allow pets in schools? What do you think? more


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Friday, 18 Dec 2009

Young Poets stun judging panel

Young Poets stun judging panel

To promote understanding of dyslexia and the importance of reading, First News in partnership w... more


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Wednesday, 9 Dec 2009


School subjects to be scrapped

school books and an apple

SUBJECTS such as history and geography won’t be taught on their own if a big shake-up of... more


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Saturday, 5 Dec 2009

Student radio back on air

Since its launch in 1998, OSCAR Radio (Oundle School Community Action Radio) has been the only... more


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Saturday, 5 Dec 2009

World's tallest school girl

At 1.95m (6ft 5in) tall, Emma Cahill is Britain’s tallest schoolgirl.

Towering schoolgirl Emma Cahill is still growing... more


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Tuesday, 1 Dec 2009