A Hereford school has raised over £1,000 today as it turned blue in memory of a former pupil. In April 2021 Kaja was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour, tragically Kaja passed away just a month later, peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 10...
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FEATURED | React Gymnastics & Trampoline Centre launch brand new Centre of Excellence
React Gymnastics and Trampoline Centre are proud to launch a brand new Centre Of Excellence, fitted with the largest sprung floor in Herefordshire at 16m. Including the most up to date Gymnova competition training equipment including; Rio asymmetric bars, The latest...
NEWS | Herefordshire Council moves important Westfield Sixth Form meeting to 5pm following complaints
From Herefordshire Council: Herefordshire Council would like to apologise to parents for the short notice of the public meeting regarding the Westfield Sixth Form consultation. This was an administrative error and we would like to reassure parents that the...
NEWS | Petition launched to save sixth form at specialist school in Herefordshire
A petition has been launched following concerns that a sixth form could be closed at a specialist school in Herefordshire. Westfield School, provides specialist education for children aged between 2 & 19 in Leominster, but there are concerns that those wishing to...
NEWS | Herefordshire Libraries new library card and Squirrel Club relaunches for children aged five and under
You’re never too young to join the library, and now there’s even more reason to visit your local library. Our reading mascots Squirrel and Hedgehog now feature on a new library card specially designed for our younger members.Children under- five can also join...
NEWS | Positive Progress At Broadlands Primary School Praised By Ofsted
The report published following a recent Ofsted monitoring inspection at Broadlands Primary School in Hereford has praised the progress being made, especially while facing the unique challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic....
NEWS | St Thomas Cantilupe CE Primary School has been judged ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted
St Thomas Cantilupe CE Primary School has been judged ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted, following an inspection in May. Eve Morris HMI wrote that, ‘Pupils feel safe and happy at St Thomas Cantilupe Church of England Academy. A strong sense of community fills the school.’...
NEWS | Hereford Cathedral School rowers take gold at the National Schools Regatta
Hereford Cathedral School’s J16 crew fought off stiff competition to triumph in the recent National Schools Regatta at Dorney Lake, the most prestigious event of its kind. They dominated the J16 coxless quad race in the event, coming first in the time trial by 11...
WHAT’S ON? | Here’s a list of all the events taking place when the Knife Angel visits Hereford later this month
These are the events that will be taking place during the Knife Angel's stay in Hereford: WED, 9 JUN AT 09:30 - Crime in 2021: From Knowledge to Practice TUE, 15 JUN AT 15:00 - Knife Angel Hereford Welcome Ceremony MON, 21 JUN AT 14:00 Suicide Prevention Awareness...
NEWS | Hereford Sixth Form College links up with Hereford FC and Herefordshire FA
HSFC, HFC and HFA are delighted to announce that they have entered into a partnership to deliver a Football Academic Programme for both boys and girls, starting in September 2022. From 2022, the well-respected Football programme currently...
NEWS | Government announces billion pound investment to help children catch up on learning – MORE DETAILS
Children and young people across England will be offered up to 100 million hours of free tuition to help them catch up on learning lost during the pandemic. As part of the next step in the government’s plans to boost education recovery, a total of £1.4 billion is...
NEWS | School aims to raise money to support a 5-year-old pupils battle with cancer
A message from St James CofE Primary School in Hereford: One of our Class R pupils has been diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour. While this is sad and serious news, we are trying to be positive and do all we can to support those affected. Connor is not able to...
NEWS | A former Herefordshire teacher is lacing up his boots for an exciting adventure in the world of football with Manchester City
Mr Lee Jones is taking up the role of House Parent in charge of player welfare and support at Manchester City, the Premier League champions and Champions League finalists. Mr Jones has enjoyed a successful 30-year teaching career, including the Assistant Head Teacher...
NEWS | Planning permission granted for £2.3 million Science Centre at school in Herefordshire
New £2.3 million Science Centre at John Kyrle High School. On Monday JKHS was given planning permission for its new £2.3 million Science Centre. This is the latest stage in a long process involving much work by the school and the local education authority. In 2018 the...
NEWS | Development of new Special Needs School in Hereford is progressing well – MORE DETAILS
In 2017, the Government invited Local Authorities to make a case for the building of a new Special Needs School in their area. This was a highly competitive process and only a small number of proposals were approved. One of the successful applications was from...
NEWS | Teenage Herefordshire musician hits right note with one of world’s best military bands
A teenage Herefordshire musician last week had a chance to work with one of the best military bands in the world. Rui De Sousa Stayton, who hails from Ross-on-Wye, was invited to Windsor for a socially-distanced Big Band rehearsal day. It was a wonderful experience...
EDUCATION | Hereford Cathedral School pupil urges young people to attend UN conference on climate change
A Hereford Cathedral School Sixth Former is urging his young people to join the fight against climate change at a United Nations conference this weekend.Quinn Porter, who recently became a member of the United Nations Association Youth Platform UK, hopes that aspiring...
NEWS | County primary school pupils are showing off their ‘Walking Superpowers’ this Walk to School Week
County primary school pupils are showing off their ‘Walking Superpowers’ this Walk to School Week (17-21 May) Pupils across Herefordshire will join thousands of children across the UK to celebrate the benefits of walking during Walk to School Week. Last year, almost...
EDUCATION | Schools take part in Book Trust’s Pyjamarama Day 2021
Broadlands Primary School recently took part in the Book Trust’s Pyjamarama Day 2021. Deputy Head Robert Kay told Your Herefordshire: "As a school, Reading is at the heart of everything we do. The ability to read gives us so many opportunities and unlocks so many...
NEWS | Headteacher proud of school following recent Ofsted report
The Headteacher at the Bishop of Hereford’s Bluecoat School, Martin Henton has expressed how proud he is of the school, following the recent positive Ofsted report from a recent inspection in March. The inspection was a short monitoring visit from inspectors, carried...