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Children at Wheelers Lane Primary School in literary themed costume

Children celebrate World Book Day

CHILDREN at Wheelers Lane Primary School in Kings Heath have been celebrating World Book Day this week. Read

Wodensborough Pink Panthers Dance Troup

Schoolgirls become dancing queens!

A GROUP of girls from Wodensborough CTC in Wednesbury have set up their own dance troup. Read

Schoolchildren learn about Indian culture

CHILDREN and staff at Holy Cross Catholic Primary in Walmley have enjoyed an exciting week finding out about Indian culture. Read

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We want the kids to be employable

HEAD teacher Kate Abbott knows a good thing when she sees it! Read

Having fun helps with curriculum

St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, LADYWOOD. Read

Emma McBrearty

Putting a smile on their faces

Tony Collins writes about a half-term scheme at aBirmingham City Council-run riding centre. Read

We teach them to care and share

PONY trekking manager Carol Jones is in no doubt as to the value of projects like this. Read

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A Day for Change for schoolchildren

CHILDREN at Four Dwellings Primary School in Quinton joined hundreds of schools and took part in UNICEF's Day for Change. Read

Exploring the idea of multiculturalism

IT MAY be a multicultural show, but that does not mean the crucifixes and holy water have gone out of the window. Read

Our theatre group aims to promote social cohesion within the school and community

DRACULA is the latest in a series of productions presented by Sphere, a group at the school whose aim is to promote multicultural understanding. Read

Asian Dracula play

Students sink their teeth into Dracula

THE victim cowers in fear as Dracula leans over her ready to take a bite. Read

Meadows Primary School, Northfield

We're a little oasis of calm

THE Meadows Primary is a "little calm oasis" where children are able to thrive. Read

Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust handing out free packs

READER Catherine Portman has been in touch to let us know about a great education pack that is available from the Brain Injury Rehabilitation Trust. Read

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A gut feeling

FANCY squeezing a bit of blood through an artery or grappling with an intestine? Want to know what's inside your ear or the benefits of bogeys? Read

Lordswood Girls School

Good reason to celebrate 50th

GIRLS' secondary school in Birmingham is looking forward to a new milestone - after just achieving a new-found status. Read

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That's gross... but we love it

HORRIBLE! That is the response from eight-year-old Molly Wheeldon on handling a bit of pretend intestine. Read

Online access to data for parents

A SECONDARY school in Kingstanding is a "long way ahead of the game" - and you don't just have to take their word for it. Read

Youngsters make urban music with a positive message

CLIMATE change and life in the classroom may appear to be unusual subjects to inspire music, but pupils at four Birmingham schools have been creating songs on just these matters. Read

Toddlers taught 2 languages

SOME children find it hard enough to pick up English, never mind a second language. Read

When I first heard our recordings I felt a real sense of achievement

TEENAGER Hayden Thompson-Richards helped write the song which proved to be Dexplicit's top choice. Read

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Fun for all the family!

We take a look at some of the region's family attractions. Read