Haringey Independent | Education

Summer Uni promises to be biggest yet

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:57:28 +0100

AS THE school year draws to a close a summer 'university' for young people is gearing up to re-open its doors.

Pupils poster campaign: 'Bin the poop'

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:47:35 +0100

DOG owners have been ordered to clean up after their pets in a poster campaign led by a Muswell Hill primary school.

Tottenham student's royal ambition

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 17:38:31 +0100

A THRONE of sorts is beckoning for a Tottenham undergraduate hoping to be crowned king in a competition that is a fresh take on the traditional beauty contest.

Second Haringey school closes following swine flu outbreak

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:14:44 +0100

AN outbreak of swine flu has led to the closure of a second Haringey primary school.

Tottenham school scoops attendance prize

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A TOTTENHAM primary school has won an award for showing the most improvement in attendance.

MP backs fair rights for young asylum seekers

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:46:12 +0100

THE MP for Hornsey and Wood Green is supporting a campaign calling for fairer rights for young asylum seekers.

Pupils record attempt in Chestnuts Park

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 09:36:02 +0100

AN ARMY of primary school pupils from Tottenham will attempt to make history by joining hundreds of schools nationwide for a walking challenge this morning.

Minister urged to take more action on Sats

Mon, 11 May 2009 16:10:00 +0100

THE headteacher of a Muswell Hill primary school has said even more action is needed following the announcement that Key Stage 2 science Sats are to be scrapped.

Sats 'not appropriate' says Muswell Hill headteacher

Wed, 06 May 2009 17:00:01 +0100

ELIZABETH PEARS finds out why one headteacher in Haringey would like to see the tests scrapped for good.

Tottenham school boasts 64 different languages

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 07:00:00 +0100

A SCHOOL in Tottenham where pupils speak a combined 64 languages is determined to continue to make progress.