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21 May 2018

‘FGM is child abuse. Full stop.’

That is the powerful message being sent out as awareness is raised in local schools about female genital mutilation (FGM). Perivale Primary School has …

24 Apr 2018

Sugar smart pupils’ sweet ideas win a prize

Children in England eat far more than their recommended daily amount of sugar – but Acton pupils have won an award for their ‘sugar …

5 Mar 2018

Could you be the governor?

School governors play an active role in school life and in helping pupils to fulfil their potential. Interested in getting involved? Ealing Council is …

23 Feb 2018

Football with a serious message

More than 130 young people took part in a football tournament at Northolt High School last week in partnership with the Premier League. The …

6 Dec 2017

The hut and forest school at the heart of a community

A recent celebration at a scout hut may have gone unnoticed by people outside of one part of Acton, but it marked a significant …

13 Nov 2017

A glimpse at local education a century ago

In the spring of 1901 a Yorkshire solicitor by the name of Mr Chambers was tasked with finding a suitable school for the fatherless …

3 Nov 2017

Trees provide pupils with new branches of learning

Schoolchildren of all ages came together this week to learn about the importance of trees in tackling air pollution in the borough, and to …

9 Oct 2017

Time to apply for primary school

If your child was born between 1 September 2013 and 31 August 2014 he or she will be due to start primary school in …

14 Sep 2017

Lady Byron, Ada Lovelace and Ealing

This is a tale involving a world-famous poet; his wife, a Victorian social campaigner and school benefactor; and their talented daughter. A talk on …

5 Sep 2017

Runaway success at sporty Selborne

Yesterday we told you about the success at Stanhope Primary at tackling obesity, well another primary school in Greenford has taken its own route …

4 Sep 2017

Fresh start at Stanhope, where pupils’ health is miles better

Obesity rates in Ealing are higher than the London and England averages. One school in particular was struggling with the issue, but now things …

17 Jul 2017

Pupils take to the water for Olympic challenge

School pupils from Ealing braved the white water rapids used in the London Olympics as part of a sports festival. Students from The Ellen …

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