Tuesday, 2nd December 2008

Education

No control on spending is the threat

A BUDGET speech from the Education minister yesterday indicated how poorly served islanders are likely to be by the political process when it comes to taking this island forward during economically blighted times.

‘Rebuild Les Beaucamps, but do not ruin the landscape’

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PLANS to redevelop Les Beaucamps High School on protected rural land have sparked a protest from an environmental group.

‘St Sampson’s High is good, but don’t let the rest fall behind’

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ST SAMPSON’S High School is impressive, but the rest of Guernsey’s schools need to catch up, according to a recent visit by members of the National Union of Teachers.

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Sacrifice must not be forgotten - head girl

WE MUST remember the sacrifice past generations made so that we can live in freedom, says the head girl of Blanchelande Girls’ College.

Differing schools of thought

EDUCATION has been criticised for taking no advice from planners over its recommendation to close St Sampson’s Infants School.

‘They’re scrambling to put together the case to close school’

EDUCATION did not have enough information to decide to close St Sampson’s Infants, according to one of its chief critics.

Pupils back Les Beaucamps revamp

LES BEAUCAMPS pupils have welcomed the redevelopment of the school.

Education pushes ahead with rebuild of Les Beaucamps

REDEVELOPMENT of Les Beaucamps High School has finally been set in motion.

‘We must consider picking which degree courses we support’

EDUCATION should consider picking which degree courses it funds, according to Deputy Peter Gillson.

Vale a prime case for a single school

COMBINING infants’ and junior schools offers more flexibility in terms of staffing and curriculum, according to deputy Education minister Allister Langlois.