Education

Author Reviews Whistle Stop Tour Of The Wight Schools

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Amanda Johnson | Category: Education, Island Views, News, Online, Review

Sam Enthoven renowned author of fantasy action thrillers recently visited Isle of Wight schools as part of the National Year of Reading. Sam enjoyed his visit, so much he produced a video and wrote a review of his whistle stop tour…



Brighstone Primary Take Part In Schools Walks Project

Oct 22nd, 2008 | By Anna Symcox | Category: Education, Environment, Isle of Wight, Lifestyle, News

Isle of Wight Council Rights of Way Officers will be leading a walk with Brighstone Primary School on Friday 24th October as part of their work to promote the Island’s network of public footpaths and bridleways and encourage walking among school children and their parents.



Prince’s Christmas Card Competition

Oct 21st, 2008 | By Jenny Button | Category: Charity, Competition, Education, Interactive, Online, People

The Prince’s Rainforests Project is inviting nursery and primary school-aged children to design a Christmas Card for 2008. The winning design will feature as the official card sent out on behalf of HRH The Prince of Wales’ Rainforests Project, both as a printed card and an e-card…



Half-Term Will Be ‘Murder’ On The Isle of Wight

Oct 20th, 2008 | By Lucy Johnson | Category: Advertising, Education, Events, Features, Isle of Wight, Lead, MADCAP, News

Isle of Wight police news hound Duncan Smith reports live on video, the series of events leading up to the MADCAP Murder Mystery taking place across the Island, from Oct 28th until Halloween…



Young People Can Pass Out @ LIFE Scheme Event

Oct 17th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Education, Isle of Wight, News

After the success of ‘LIFE’ an Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service scheme in April, which aimed to help change youngsters behaviour and provide work experience, a second week of activities is taking place next week. Those that complete the course will be rewarded with a passing out parade…



IW Council To Reduce Speed Limit Near Schools

Oct 12th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Council, Education, Isle of Wight, News

The Isle of Wight Council are set to introduce new measures to reduce the speed of traffic outside more than a dozen Island schools. The latest proposals by the IW Council are to introduce 20 miles-an-hour restrictions outside schools in Binstead, Cowes, Newport, Northwood, Shanklin, Ventnor and Wroxall…



Dig Unearths Carisbrooke Castle Mystery

Oct 10th, 2008 | By Katherine Ellery | Category: Education, Environment, Features, History, Isle of Wight Event News, Lead, News

In a bid to answer more questions, archaeologists have just finished a dig at Carisbrooke Castle, the only medieval castle on the Isle of Wight…



Eager Readers Reap Rewards Of Summer Challenge

Oct 6th, 2008 | By Simon Butler | Category: Community, Competition, Council, Education, Isle of Wight, Newport, News

The Isle of Wight Council’s Libraries Service have rewarded a number of Island children, who successfully completed a challenge aimed at encouraging them to read books. All children who earned a medal were invited to write a review or draw a picture of their favourite book of the summer…