Change School status lets pupils be creative
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 07:00
The school has received £20,000 worth funding after successfully achieving a 'Change School' status from the Arts Council England and Creative Partnerships.
This means the school will have increasing flexibility with its curriculum to become more creative.
Pupils have already ditched their textbooks for trowels in a new outdoor environment area.
The school's new headteacher, Tracey Norriss said the 'Change School' status meant learning would be more interactive.
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New Holland Primary School pupils Liam Bolton (10), Lucy Moorhouse (10) and Steven Simmons (11) weed in the garden at the school, the gardening scheme is part of the schools 'The Change School' status work which allows them to vary their curriculum.
Picture by Paul Torrie.-CF-

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