New opening hours for Dorset libraries move a step closer: Check yours
LIBRARIES in Dorset could see changes to their opening hours under new plans. Dorset Council’s new library strategy was approved…
Youngsters get a handle on tennis
PUPILS in Year 4 at St Mark’s Primary School in Swanage represented the Purbeck & Christchurch team at the…
Ofsted rates primary school ‘Good’
ST GEORGE’S CE VA Primary School in Langton Matravers has been rated ‘Good’ by schools watchdog Ofsted following a…
Man arrested after two assaults outside Swanage school
A MAN has been arrested after two alleged assaults outside a Swanage school. The incident happened outside St Mark’s CofE…
Dorset youngsters can borrow bikes for free for safety training
NOT having your own bike is no longer a barrier for children to learn vital road safety rules. A total…
Playground makeover at Poole school in memory of pupil
A SCHOOL playground has been given a new lease of life thanks to a donation from a Dorset charity. Youngsters…
Purbeck school invites governor applications
COMMUNITY-minded people are being urged to consider becoming a school governor. The Purbeck 11-18 Academy School has issued an invite…
Pupils give top marks to new outdoor area at Wareham school
INDOOR learning has been put in the shade by a new extension at a school near Wareham. A new outdoor…
Ofsted: Improved school now ‘good’
A Wareham primary school has been praised by inspectors. Wareham St Mary CofE Primary School was given a rating of…