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Virtual - Riverside Primary School pupils and staff tune into a storytelling session with Richard York Hullbridge schoolchildren have been treated to virtual storytelling sessions ahead of celebrating World Book Day today. The coronavirus pandemic means World Book Day will be celebrated differently this year, with the majority of pupils still being home-schooled. But Barratt and David Wilson Homes hosted a series of online Zoom sessions for 200 of Riverside Primary School’s pupils, with them diving into a range of terrific tales with a professional storyteller. Richard York, a member of the Society for Storytelling, took advantage of the wonders of modern technology and read stories to ensure the youngsters could still make the most of World Book Day.
Herefordshire schools and colleges are set to welcome back students after the Government announced its four-stage plan for lifting England s coronavirus lockdown. The first stage of the lockdown easing will come on March 8 when all children return to school, and socialising will be allowed in parks and public spaces with one other person. The return to face-to-face education will include the introduction of additional safety measures to protect students and staff. In secondary school and colleges, students will have to wear face coverings in classrooms where social distancing is not possible, as well as in shared spaces such as corridors.
Freedom of Information request on Covid-19 in West Lothian schools reveals exact number of pupils infected
The Courier s request to Public Health Scotland discovered the exact number of pupils infected with the contagion in schools across the county
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Simpson Primary Sschool, Bathgate. Picture by staff photographer Stuart Vance
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Neighbourhood Estate Guide: Why Woodlands Can Be The Star Destination Of The North
Woodlands: Star destination of the North
January 27, 2021
Following up on our series of Neighbourhood Round-up articles to showcase each town for its charm and attractiveness as a place to work, live and play, we highlight Woodlands in this article.
For those interested, you can refer to our past guides on Tanjong Pagar and Sengkang.
No longer just a place to go to travel across the Causeway, Woodlands has been slowly but quietly developing into an all-rounded place for Singaporeans to stay. Read on to find out how affordable housing prices, established amenities, and a slew of upcoming developments make Woodlands the star of the North.