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Kirkby la Thorpe Primary School heading for academy status.

Village school set to convert to academy

A village primary school looks set to become the third in the Sleaford area to convert to academy status.

The Carres trio of Josh Taylor, Will Hopkins and Oliver Harrod are the Lincolnshire Schools Team Champions.

Carre’s triple

A team of boys from Carre’s Grammar School has given the school’s best ever performance since the Lincolnshire Schools Golf Championship started in 1974.

After receiving the School Bus Route of the Year award, from left driver Andy McCall, Assistant Head of Kesteven and Sleaford High School Cate Tipper, three representatives from the school and Sleafordian Coaches Business Development Manager Ian Tomlinson. Photo supplied.

Award for best school bus route in the county

Sleafordian Coaches has won the coveted county title of School Bus Route of the Year after it was nominated by one of its drivers.

Historical courses to help you grow your knowledge

A programme of short courses with Heritage Lincolnshire is being held from May to July held in Heckington and Boston.

School Council members receive Bishop Awards

Up-and-coming councillors have had their achievements recognised by a senior member of the church.

England Womens football Captain, Team GB Captain and Lincoln Ladies Captain, Casey Stoney at Church Lane school, doing football training session with the school football team and Q&A session with Year 6 pupils.

Team GB football star visits pupils

A female football superstar gave some Sleaford primary school pupils an inspirational afternoon to remember recently.

Concerns raised over changes at high school

Changes made at a Sleaford high school could see eight staff members losing their jobs, it is feared.

School head teachers from left - Katie Durrant of Ancaster, Vicky Cook of Welbourn, Craig Elliott of Navenby, Alastair Smith of Alastair Smith learning, Sarah Wheeldon from Our Lady of Good Counsel and Rachael Glendinning of Caythorpe.

New academy status for Catholic School

Sleaford’s Our Lady of Good Counsel Primary School has converted to become part of a new academy of Catholic schools.

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Digby C of E Primary School pupils have been growing plants for Chelsea Flower Show with a 1940's theme.
L-R Taitha Thompson 8, Sasha Clare 10, Katherine Frankish 9, Josephine Hannan 9, Alex Clare 11, John Clowes - Miracle Grow PR manager, Jane Hartley - Miracle Grow marketing manager.

Pupils grow a special 1940’s themed garden for Chelsea

Pictured with Kirkby la Thorpe pupils from left - eadteacher Katie Bartle, Vice-Chair of the Panel Cllr Rob Hipworth, Cllr David Dickinson, Chair of the Panel Cllr Richard Wright and Sleaford REP Communications Manager Mike Harrison.

School to benefit from community heating funds

As well as benefitting from a new district heating system, a village school have also received a grant for new state-of-the-art equipment.

Factory fined £85,000 after three workers injured by unguarded machinery

A Sleaford area firm which makes disposable paper products has been ordered to pay more than £116,000 in fines and costs after three workers suffered hand injuries using unguarded machines.

Railings outside William Alvey School, parents have been asked not to tie thier dogs there when taking their children into school.

Parents told not to bring dogs on the school run

A Sleaford primary school has requested that parents on the school-run leave their dogs at home to avoid frightening children.

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