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The Lowry. Creative Writing Challenge Competition

February 2, 2023 M&D team 1 Comment The Lowry, young writers

Creative Writing challenge 2023

The first annual Creative Writing Challenge competition is open to all children in Greater Manchester aged 8-11. The winner will get to perform their writing on stage at a prize giving event on 18th May.

Photo by Marina Abrosimova | Girl with rabbits and Easter eggs

Are Rabbits the Perfect Pet for Children?

Are you searching for the perfect pet for your child? One of the most convenient pets to fit in with a family are rabbits. They are small, easy to look after, and don’t demand much of your time or resources.

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November 23, 2022 M&D team 0 Comments charity, Manchester, Manchester Sings, music

A celebration of music and poetry at Manchester Sings

Manchester Cathedral will be the setting for the third Manchester Sings concert in support of two local charities on Tuesday 29 November. It’s a successful partnership project between Greater Manchester schools.

Trick or treat, photo by Charles Parker, pexels 5859426

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October 19, 2022 M&D team 1 Comment Halloween

This year, let’s make Halloween good, old-fashioned fun!

Halloween, 31st October, is falling out of favour with some parents who say it has become too commercial and ‘Americanized’. But, as Catherine Lynch of education experts PlanBee says, there are some great traditional entertainments to mark the occasion.

Greenbank Prep students with Eco–Schools Green Flag

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October 4, 2022 M&D team 0 Comments Cheadle Hulme, Eco-Schools, Greenbank Preparatory School

Pupils at Greenbank Preparatory School Awarded a Coveted Eco-Schools Green Flag

In July 2022 Greenbank Prep was awarded the highest accolade of an Eco–Schools Green Flag with Distinction. This international accreditation recognises the amazing work of pupils and staff in making Greenbank more environmentally friendly and in raising eco-awareness within the school community.

Kids are having fun at the summer camp | photo by Artem Kniaz

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June 25, 2022 M&D team 2 Comments charity, holiday clubs and camps

Free Summer Camps for Ukrainian Kids

Premier Education and King’s Camps holiday providers decided to offer thousands of free places to primary school-aged Ukrainian children. Note that places are limited and the application date for some of them is 30^th June.

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December 10, 2021 M&D team 0 Comments Macclesfield, The King’s School

Festive News from King’s School

News from King’s school in Macclesfield, as they capitalised on extra-curricular opportunities for learning beyond the classroom – from perfect panto by Year 4 actors to sporting successes of trampoline squads.

Sibusiso and Thabani Keabetswe at Francis House

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November 25, 2021 M&D team 3 Comments charity, Francis House

Francis House Children’s Hospice Turns Thirty

Francis House, the Greater Manchester children’s hospice that has seen countless celebrities, footballers, royal visitors and thousands of sick children and their families come through its doors, turns 30 on November 25.

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September 1, 2021 M&D team 0 Comments English tutoring, Kumon, maths tutoring

Take advantage of Kumon’s Free Trial

If you are looking for tutoring in your area, there is a good chance that you have a Kumon centre just round the corner. Many Kumon centres are offering a Free Trial from 1 September till 31 October.

The King's School's lead Swimming Teacher Lauren Jocelyn

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August 9, 2021 M&D team 0 Comments 2020 olympics, sport

The King’s School’s Teacher Selected as coach for the GB Paralympic Team.

Formerly ranked in the top five breaststroke specialists in the able-bodied GB senior team, The King’s School’s lead Swimming Teacher Lauren Jocelyn has been selected as one of the senior coaches for the GB Paralympic Team

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June 25, 2021 M&D team 0 Comments baby clothes

Little Baby Boutique for Preemies and New-Borns.

Dressing tiny babies in gorgeous cloth probably not the main thing that parents of preemies are concerned about, but they still want their new-born sons and daughters to look stylish and feel comfortable