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Beach clean and surf

By Falmouth People at 09:00 on 12/05/11

ON THURSDAY, March 24, some Year 10 outdoor education pupils from Mounts Bay School were involved in a beach cleaning and surfing project with two students from Falmouth Marine School. The MBS pupils had an introductory lecture from the FMS students about the harms of sea litter and how it can be reduced. They spent an hour doing a beach clean on Marazion beach. Twelve bin bags of litter were collected. In return for their efforts...
Students join panel to boost education

By Falmouth People at 09:00 on 12/05/11

THIRTEEN Cornwall College students have been accepted by the national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Network as ambassadors. The group, from Cornwall College campuses at Newquay, Camborne and Falmouth Marine School, already serve as college ambassadors working in schools to encourage young people to continue in education beyond 16. The programme, supported by Lord Professor Robert Winston, is specifically...
Mount’s Bay pupils back Tim’s green surf initiative

By Falmouth People at 09:00 on 12/05/11

PUPILS from Penzance have helped a Falmouth degree student with his end-of-year project. Tim Elks, who is studying for a foundation degree in marine sports science at Falmouth Marine School, chose "go green for the surf", focusing on the importance of protecting the environment for ethical and enjoyment purposes. Tim organised a day of activities with an environmental focus and invited year 10 students from Mount's Bay School to...
Taster of the sea as students sail on school lugger

By Falmouth People at 09:00 on 28/04/11

STUDENTS from Pencalenick School at Truro were recently treated to sail onboard Falmouth Marine School's lugger. The Year 9 and 10 pupils and some teachers were given an introductory talk about the making and sailing of traditional boats before setting sail themselves. They later had a tour of the marine school which included visits to the marine biology laboratories and engineering workshops. Chris Briggs, from Pencalenick School,...
Marjon bucks trend and keeps fees below maximum

By Falmouth People at 09:59 on 22/04/11

A university has become the first in the Westcountry to set tuition fees below the Government maximum, but has used up precious financial reserves in the process. The University College Plymouth St Mark and St John, known as Marjon, will charge most undergraduates £7,800 for the 2012 academic year. Three-quarters of England's universities, including Exeter and Falmouth, have already said they intend to impose the maximum...

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Falmouth School will close tomorrow

By toffer99

I support this strike. The Government is getting public-sector workers to repay the money stolen by...

By irgmcdonald at 15:52 on 29/06/11

Falmouth School will be closed tomorrow despite earlier reports. Teachers at Falmouth School will be joining Penryn College teachers on a day long strike in protest against Government reforms that will affect their pension scheme. Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers said: "[The government] are simply imposing draconian changes that will see teachers paying more, working longer and getting...
UPDATED - Falmouth schools will not close during teachers strike

By lulu289

I could waffle for ages on this subject but I'm not sure I would have anything overly constructive...

By irgmcdonald at 18:19 on 23/06/11

Falmouth's schools will not be closing on 30th June the Council has announced. Many schools across the county will close their doors on Thursday 30th June due to strike action called by teachers unions. The planned industrial action is in protest against Government reforms that will affect their pension scheme. None of Falmouth schools will close, however Penryn College have said they will close. ...
Falmouth School could become Academy

By chris_wasey

Julian's right. No-one really cares about academies, and unless (until?) local schools start to...

By irgmcdonald at 22:05 on 09/04/11

Falmouth School could soon become and Academy if parents agree. The school is currently holding a consultation and is inviting parents and the wider community to have their say. The move would see the school opt of Local Authority control and have the ability to vary curriculum and allocate money as they see fit. Funding would come directly from the government and the governing body would be responsible for employing...
Falmouth College charges the full £9,000 tuition fees

By chris_wasey

I was speaking to a UCF lecturer on Twitter when the fees bill passed - he reckoned that they...

By Falmouth People at 09:59 on 09/04/11

London Editor Falmouth College has become the latest university to hike tuition fees to the £9,000 per year maximum. Three-year undergraduate courses at the university arts college will cost £27,000 from September 2012, the college confirmed yesterday. The controversial move follows MPs last year voting to treble the cap on tuition fees from £3,000 a year. While ministers insist institutions should only charge the...
Safer Internet Day comes to Falmouth

By chris_wasey

A great idea for a 'day'. Could've done with some bigger promotion, mind. Local traders could have...

By irgmcdonald at 17:44 on 10/02/11

This week saw the return of Safer Internet day and schools across Falmouth had lessons based around staying safe whilst surfing the web. But it's not just kids that need the information, us adults could also do with a brush-up too. One of the biggest problems people have with computers and the Internet are viruses. Owen Cullen from Computer Spares Warehouse (opposite Argos) recommends people "ensure people have a decent...