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  		• A Peep at Childhood Through the Ages Pupils swapped the comforts of their classrooms for the harsh realities of a Victorian school room. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 20th August 2008, 9:12

  		• Storytelling Visit Has Happy Ending A professional storyteller enthralled pupils with his tales.
    News article submitted on 3rd July 2008, 16:05

  		• Olympic Games - and Welly Wanging - Come to Manor House School Welly wanging tournaments and fancy dress races will be fiercely contested when the school holds an Olympic-themed fun day.
    News article submitted on 3rd July 2008, 14:30

  		• Janet Bows Out After 14 Years A former Deputy Head teacher at Manor House School is to retire after 14 years.
    News article submitted on 3rd July 2008, 14:29

  		• Teddy Bears Turn Up For School Teddy bears will join pupils in the classroom for end of term celebrations.
    News article submitted on 26th June 2008, 14:24

  		• Holly's Dream House is a Winner When Holly Dolman drew a picture of her dream home, she did not expect to win first prize in a national competition.
    News article submitted on 26th June 2008, 11:37

  		• A Chance to Shine at Sports Day Pupils competed for victory - and vital House points - at the school's annual sports day.
    News article submitted on 26th June 2008, 11:14

  		• Artwork Goes on Show A striking exhibition of artwork - featuring portraits of stars including Johnny Depp and Beyonce - will go on display at Manor House next week. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 19th June 2008, 14:35

  		• And the Oscar Goes to... School leavers at Manor House School will mark the end of term by holding an Oscar-themed prom party, complete with red carpet and fireworks. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY
    News article submitted on 12th June 2008, 11:40

  		• Pupils Skip Class for Charity Big-hearted pupils at Manor House School will be skipping classes - literally - when they take part in a sponsored Skipathon. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 22nd May 2008, 13:56

  		• It's Showtime! It's showtime for the youngest pupils at Manor House School who are putting on their glad rags to perform 'songs from the shows'.
    News article submitted on 15th May 2008, 13:35

  		• Megan Succeeds at First Try Rugby-mad Megan Oxtoby does not need to try, try and try again - after being named Player of the Year in her first season.
    News article submitted on 8th May 2008, 15:42

  		• Prospective Parents Invited to Pop in for Open Day Parents will be joining pupils in the classroom on Tuesday 20 May when Manor House School holds an open day during lesson time.
    News article submitted on 8th May 2008, 15:41

  		• Talented Speakers Have Last Word Talented speakers from Manor House School have impressed listeners in a junior speaking event.
    News article submitted on 8th May 2008, 13:48

  		• Manor House School Gives to Rainbows Generous parents and friends have helped Manor House School to raise more than £400 for children’s hospice charity Rainbows this year.
    News article submitted on 1st May 2008, 15:52

  		• Pupils Tap into the Wonders of Water The wonders of water were explored by pupils on a visit to Cropston Water Treatment Works. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 1st May 2008, 15:00

  		• Singers Give it Their All for St George Choristers from Manor House School sang to an audience of more than 300 people to mark St George's Day.
    News article submitted on 1st May 2008, 14:24

  		• Budding Young Bakers Cook up a Storm (and Some Biscuits) The newest arrivals at Manor House School will be rolling up their sleeves for a baking bonanza.
    News article submitted on 1st May 2008, 14:13

  		• Visit Was Not a Waste of Space Space rangers from M3 travelled to infinity and beyond when they visited the National Space Centre at Leicester.
    News article submitted on 24th April 2008, 10:07

  		• Goldilocks is Given Modern Makeover Oh yes, it is! Pantomime season is in full swing at Manor House School.
    News article submitted on 17th April 2008, 14:28

  		• 'Bring Your Grandparents to School Day' Makes the News The average age of pupils at Manor House School took a giant leap - when the school held its first Grandparents' Day. The event was covered by two local television stations and BBC Radio Leicester.
    News article submitted on 12th March 2008, 15:34

  		• Run Rabbit, Run Rabbit, Run, Run, Run Scores of Easter bunnies will gather on the playing fields of Manor House School for the school's annual Bunny Run.
    News article submitted on 12th March 2008, 10:20

  		• Drugs Awareness Sessions Take Place at School Drugs awareness sessions have been held at Manor House School to help pupils and parents understand and deal with the dangers of drugs.
    News article submitted on 6th March 2008, 15:47

  		• Snow White Makes Appearance at School Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs can be spotted at Manor House School - when younger pupils stage their adaptation of the classic fairy tale.
    News article submitted on 6th March 2008, 15:17

  		• Visit Brings Victorians to Life The Victorians were brought to life for Manor House pupils during a visit to Ashby Museum. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 6th March 2008, 14:31

  		• Invitation to Visit School That is Steeped in History Manor House School will be holding an open day in March to give visitors an insight into the workings of one of Ashby's best-kept secrets.
    News article submitted on 28th February 2008, 15:06

  		• Poetry is Brought to Life Poetry was brought to life for Manor House pupils when they came face-to-face with three of the poets they had been studying.
    News article submitted on 21st February 2008, 15:00

  		• History Conference Brings Hitler Up-to-Date Hitler made a surprise appearance at a history conference attended by Manor House GCSE pupils.
    News article submitted on 21st February 2008, 14:12

  		• King Tut Wows Students Awestruck pupils came face-to-face with Ancient Egypt when they visited London's 'Tutankhamun..' exhibition. PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 21st February 2008, 11:43

  		• Girls Make their Mark in Book Competition Three girls from Manor House have booked their places in the next round of a competition to design an eye-catching bookmark.
    News article submitted on 7th February 2008, 15:07

  		• Santa Meets Pupils at Animal Sanctuary Father Christmas was on hand to welcome pupils when they paid a visit to Redgate Farm Animal Sanctuary.
    News article submitted on 13th December 2007, 16:11

  		• Performers Spread Christmas Cheer Young performers from Manor House School have been spreading Christmas cheer around Ashby by taking their seasonal shows into the local community. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 13th December 2007, 15:00

  		• All That Glitters is For Charity A Christmas disco at Manor House School will have added sparkle when pupils 'glitter up' to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
    News article submitted on 6th December 2007, 13:18

  		• Baby Jesus Arrives Early at Manor House Infants from Manor House School were transformed into shepherds, angels and wise men for their Christmas nativity play. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY
    News article submitted on 6th December 2007, 12:44

  		• Move Over, Fireman Sam! Pupils became fire fighters for a day when they visited Ashby Fire Station. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 6th December 2007, 11:20

  		• Fancy Dress Boosts Funds Teachers, pupils and their families arrived at Manor House School in fancy dress.
    News article submitted on 29th November 2007, 12:40

  		• Caring Isabel is on Disc Drive A caring student from Manor House School has been featured on TV show Blue Peter for helping to raise money for young carers.
    News article submitted on 22nd November 2007, 13:38

  		• Successful Speakers Sparkle in Exam Outstanding Orators proved they had a way with words when they picked up excellent results in a speaking exam.
    News article submitted on 15th November 2007, 14:13

  		• Visitors Go Back to Class - School Holds November Open Day Visitors will get the chance to see Manor House School in action - when the school holds an open day during lesson time.
    News article submitted on 8th November 2007, 13:41

  		• Beetle Drive for Pudsey Seventy Pudsey Bears will join pupils at Manor House School for a giant beetle drive.
    News article submitted on 8th November 2007, 13:40

  		• Read(athon) All About It... James Bond and Winnie the Witch turned up for lessons at Manor House School when pupils and teachers were invited to dress up as their favourite story book characters. PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 1st November 2007, 12:29

  		• Footballers Lift Coveted Trophy Footballers at Manor House are celebrating after winning the David Hunt Soccer School Challenge Cup. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 18th October 2007, 15:42

  		• Harry Potter Visits Manor House Wizards, ghosts and spooks will transform Manor House School into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy - when they attend a Harry Potter party.
    News article submitted on 18th October 2007, 11:39

  		• New Elements are Added to Science Lessons Science is getting a makeover at Manor House School
    News article submitted on 4th October 2007, 12:59

  		• Open Day Opens Way for Pupils Manor House School will throw open its doors and its picturesque grounds to prospective pupils and their families.
    News article submitted on 4th October 2007, 12:49

  		• New Society is On Song Seven teachers from Manor House School - including the Headmaster - will be swapping classrooms for choir practice, after signing up for a new choral society.
    News article submitted on 4th October 2007, 12:47

  		• Harvest Festival Fodder for LOROS Harvest festival celebrations will bring colour to Manor House School and raise funds for LOROS.
    News article submitted on 4th October 2007, 12:46

  		• Big Plans for Smallest Pupils The newest pupils at Manor House School in Ashby are looking forward to a fun-filled first term.
    News article submitted on 13th September 2007, 12:56

  		• And the Prize Goes to... Awards were presented to Manor House School's most outstanding and dedicated students at its annual prize-giving ceremony.
    News article submitted on 13th September 2007, 11:10

  		• Students Swim to Aid of Third World Three pupils from Manor House School at Ashby tied themselves together to swim 400 metres for charity - after being touched by the plight of people in the Third World.
    News article submitted on 13th September 2007, 9:46

  		• Exam Success at Manor House Eighty-two per cent of GCSE passes at Manor House School were at the top grades of A* - C.
    News article submitted on 6th September 2007, 13:48

  		• If You Go Down to Manor House Today, You're Sure of a Big Surprise The youngest pupils at Manor House School will mark the end of the summer term by holding a teddy bears' picnic.
    News article submitted on 5th July 2007, 12:41

  		• Pupils Rewarded at Prize-Giving Dedicated students from Manor House School will be rewarded for their hard work at the school's annual prize- giving ceremony.
    News article submitted on 5th July 2007, 12:40

  		• Temporary Teacher Leaves After 25 Years A teacher who came to Manor House School on a two-term contact in 1983 is to retire - after staying at the school for almost 25 years.
    News article submitted on 5th July 2007, 12:38

  		• Music Makes Money for Rainbows Musical students at Manor House School will be on song when they hand over a cheque for more than £1,000 to Rainbows children's hospice.
    News article submitted on 28th June 2007, 12:53

  		• Mighty Oaks from Little Acorns Grow A new initiative to help pupils work on their language, story-telling and other creative skills has been launched at Manor House School. PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY
    News article submitted on 28th June 2007, 10:40

  		• Red Hot Chilli Peppers at School's First Exhibition Kurt Cobain, 50 Cent and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers are just some of the musicians featured in the first art exhibtion to be held at Manor House School.
    News article submitted on 21st June 2007, 16:17

  		• Art Attack at School Fete Great art will be the theme when Manor House School holds its biggest fundraising event of the year next Saturday (30 June).
    News article submitted on 21st June 2007, 16:16

  		• Pupils Have a Poo-fect Day Intrepid students from Manor House School were not afraid to get their hands dirty - when they were asked to make and filter pretend sewage, during a visit to a water treatment works. PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY
    News article submitted on 21st June 2007, 14:02

  		• Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? The big bad wolf will be in class next week when the youngest pupils at Manor House School stage their version of 'Little Red Riding Hood'.
    News article submitted on 14th June 2007, 11:47

  		• Mad Hatter's Tea Party at Open Day Alice and the Mad Hatter will be dropping in for tea at Manor House School on Saturday (9 June) as a special treat for young visitors.
    News article submitted on 7th June 2007, 12:54

  		• Prefects Build Trust in the Treetops Prefects proved they could work together during a day of team-building adventures.
    News article submitted on 24th May 2007, 12:20

  		• Medal Hopes for Rhiannon A talented gymnast from Manor House School is hoping to impress the judges in a regional competition in June.
    News article submitted on 17th May 2007, 13:42

  		• How Does Your Garden Grow? Green-fingered pupils at Manor House School have been creating their own miniature garden and learning about plants.
    News article submitted on 17th May 2007, 11:42

  		• Cinderella Gives Prince the Push Cinderella and her ugly sisters will take to the stage at Manor House School in a traditional pantomime with a twist.
    News article submitted on 17th May 2007, 10:57

  		• Young Golfers Putt to the Test Golfing sessions to encourage pupils at Manor House School to swing into action have proved to be a fore-midable success.
    News article submitted on 17th May 2007, 10:56

  		• Pupils Dig for Victory Pupils at Manor House School will be re-enacting the war effort of the 1940s by creating an allotment to plant their own vegetables.
    News article submitted on 17th May 2007, 10:54

  		• Guided Tours at School Open Day Visitors will get a guided tour of one of Leicestershire’s most picturesque school sites when Manor House School in Ashby holds its annual open day in May.
    News article submitted on 3rd May 2007, 12:59

  		• Pupils Speak up for Themselves Wildlife and rugby were two of the topics covered by Manor House pupils who were chosen to represent the school at a local speaking event.PHOTOGRAPHS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 3rd May 2007, 11:32

  		• Young Drivers are on Track The drivers of the future were given a crash course in safe car-handling when students from Manor House School took the wheel at Mallory Park racing circuit.
    News article submitted on 3rd May 2007, 9:37

  		• The Great Plague Returns to Ashby The Great Plague of 1665 will return to Ashby next week when pupils at Manor House School dress up as plague doctors – complete with their own protective masks. PHOTOGRAPHS IN SCHOOL GALLERY
    News article submitted on 26th April 2007, 12:55

  		• Fundraising on a Roll at Manor House School Cats and dogs at an animal rescue centre have got enough to eat this Easter – thanks to the generosity of pupils at Manor House School. PHOTOGRAPHS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 26th April 2007, 9:44

  		• Big-Shirted, Comic, Custard Capers at Manor House Fun and games at Manor House School helped to raise more than £1,000 for Comic Relief – the school’s biggest Comic Relief total ever. PHOTOGRAPHS IN SCHOOL GALLERY
    News article submitted on 19th April 2007, 12:37

  		• Pupils Skip to it in Easter Challenge Three girls from Manor House School skipped their way to an Easter egg - after clocking up the highest number of skips in 30 seconds. PHOTOGRAPHS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 19th April 2007, 9:15

  		• A Right Royal Rider A horse rider who attends Manor House School at Ashby has qualified for the Royal Show.
    News article submitted on 29th March 2007, 13:29

  		• The White Stuff More than 30 students and staff from Manor House School tackled the slopes at Courmayeur in Italy, on the school's first skiing trip for more than five years. PHOTOGRAPHS IN SCHOOL GALLERY
    News article submitted on 29th March 2007, 11:25

  		• Ice Queen Hope to Skate for Britain A young ice skater from Manor House School is in training with a world-class coach - in the hope of becoming the next Jayne Torvill.
    News article submitted on 29th March 2007, 11:13

  		• These Boots are Made for Custard A teacher at Manor House School in Ashby will be standing in Wellington boots full of cold custard - to raise money for Comic Relief.
    News article submitted on 29th March 2007, 11:11

  		• French Cafe Opens in Classroom Some of the youngest pupils at Manor House School in Ashby are to open their own cafe - in French. The five and six- year-olds have been learning French at Manor House since the age of four.
    News article submitted on 29th March 2007, 11:09

  		• School Play Goes Back in Time Time-travelling students from Manor House School in Ashby will be going back to 1947 when they stage their school play this month.
    News article submitted on 29th March 2007, 11:06

  		• Bunny Runners in Hop Pursuit Easter fun runners at Manor House School in Ashby will take part in the school's 10th annual bunny run next week.
    News article submitted on 29th March 2007, 11:02



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