Plans to more than double the number of students completing their Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) awards at Carter Community School have received a major boost, thanks to a grant of almost £5,000.

Two United Learning schools have been shortlisted for the prestigious TES Schools Awards, which take place on Friday 22 June. The Totteridge Academy and Hull Collegiate School have been nominated for ‘Maths Team of the Year’ and the ‘International Award’ respectively.

Last Friday, pupils and staff from United Learning Schools around the country assembled for the finals of #United2018 at IBM’s offices in London and Warwick.

On Thursday 7 June, pupils at Wilberforce Primary tried their hand at being forensic scientists for the day.  Working in a mobile laboratory with PhD students from University College London (UCL), the pupils used a variety of scientific techniques to determine whether a painting was an original or forgery.

‘I can’t believe the day really happened’, that is how a student from The Regis School summed up rubbing shoulders with celebrities and the prime minister at the Soccer Aid Reception yesterday.

Worsbrough Bank End Primary pupils took a trip back in time when they visited Thackray Medical Museum in Leeds.

Year 9 student Kendra was invited to represent UNICEF UK and The Regis School at the prestigious Soccer Aid Reception. Despite the Soccer Aid project being her first assignment as a UNICEF Young Reporter, she excelled in her role as an Ambassador for the organisation, alongside celebrities such as Usain Bolt and Sir Mo Farah.

Representatives from Hull Collegiate School attended a special event at the Houses of Parliament to celebrate being shortlisted for a TES Award.

Manchester Academy students learnt about the world of insurance when they took part in a fun interactive workshop.

Pupils at Hill View Primary School in Banbury participated in a gruelling triathlon before half term.  Along with staff, governors, former Hill View pupils and parents, the pupils competed in a triathlon which saw them swim, cycle and run.