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The latest news for the school year 2009/10 are listed below, and to view a news article please click on the appropriate news article's title.

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News Articles for School Year 2009/10


  		•  Remarkable Pupils Rewarded at Prize-Giving Ceremony Some of the school's most remarkable and high achieving pupils were rewarded for their efforts at its end-of-year prize giving ceremony.
    News article submitted on 27th July 2010, 12:36

  		• All Pupils are Good Sports Pupils of all ages proved they were good sports when they competed in the school's annual sports day. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 27th July 2010, 11:34

  		• Summer Concert is on Song Pupils entertained a packed audience at Manor House School's annual summer concert.
    News article submitted on 8th July 2010, 13:46

  		• Pupils Go Back in Time A visit to Sudbury Hall's Museum of Childhood catapulted pupils back in time to a world of sculleries and chimney sweeps.
    News article submitted on 8th July 2010, 10:55

  		• A Walk at Calke The rain did not dampen the spirits of Pre-Prep pupils who spent a day at Calke Abbey - but it certainly helped the plants to grow.
    News article submitted on 8th July 2010, 10:16

  		• Artefacts and Anecdotes Shed Light on World War A visit to Loughborough's Charnwood Museum and Carillon War Memorial gave students a new insight into the Second World War.
    News article submitted on 1st July 2010, 13:50

  		• Family Friendly Shakespeare to be Performed in School Grounds Family friendly Shakespeare will be performed in the grounds of Manor House School in August.
    News article submitted on 1st July 2010, 11:56

  		• Look Out Lord Sugar - Manor House School has its own Young Apprentices Pupils have been using their business brains to out-wit each other in an Apprentice-style challenge.
    News article submitted on 24th June 2010, 13:43

  		• Survey Shows that Parents Rate Manor House School More than 95 per cent of parents believe that Manor House School has enabled their child to achieve his or her full potential academically.
    News article submitted on 24th June 2010, 11:45

  		• Eye-Catching Artwork on Display An exhibition of artwork by some of Manor House School’s most talented young artists will open next week.
    News article submitted on 17th June 2010, 14:37

  		• World Cup Theme for Garden Fete The World Cup will be the theme for Manor House School’s annual garden fete next Saturday (26 June). MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 17th June 2010, 14:36

  		• Oh Yes They Will, Me Hearties! Mermaids and pirates will bring the high seas to Manor House School in a spring pantomime in June. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 10th June 2010, 13:23

  		• Three Jacks and the Beanstalk 'Jack and the Beanstalk' became 'Jacks and the Beanstalk' when a performance of the children's classic featured not one Jack, but three. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 27th May 2010, 13:38

  		• Summer Art Workshops are a Stroke of Genius Art workshops for aspiring young artists aged seven to 16 will be held at Manor House School during the summer holiday.
    News article submitted on 6th May 2010, 13:49

  		• Pupils are at their Peak Caving, abseiling and orienteering were just three of the challenges confronted by pupils who spent a weekend in the Peak District.
    News article submitted on 29th April 2010, 13:32

  		• Summer Open Day to be Held in May Parents will be joining pupils in the classroom on 11 May for Manor House School's final open day of the year.
    News article submitted on 29th April 2010, 11:08

  		• Tree-mendous Fundraisers Get Planting Tree-mendous fundraisers have celebrated their success by planting trees in the National Forest.
    News article submitted on 25th March 2010, 12:23

  		• Shadowy Performers Have the Y Factor Performers will be hoping to please the judges when the curtain rises on their school play - and their own version of TV talent show 'The X Factor'.
    News article submitted on 18th March 2010, 14:41

  		• Egg Hunt Rounds off Spring Term An end-of-term egg hunt will make sure that pupils start their Easter holidays in eggs-cellent spirits.
    News article submitted on 11th March 2010, 13:16

  		• Bunnies Get Ready to Race Giant bunnies will be joined by super-sized chicks and eggs on legs for one of Ashby's most eye-catching Easter traditions next week.
    News article submitted on 11th March 2010, 13:07

  		• School Appeals to Pupils Old and New Manor House School is appealing for pupils old and new to get in touch, when it holds its next open day in March.
    News article submitted on 11th February 2010, 15:04

  		• Pupils Dish Up Hot Dogs for Haiti Pupils will dish up 'Hot Dogs for Haiti' when they cook school dinners for a day. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 11th February 2010, 11:36

  		• Pupils Wear Hats for Haiti Compassionate pupils used their heads to raise money for the victims of the Haiti earthquake, by coming to school in their favourite hats.
    News article submitted on 4th February 2010, 13:40

  		• Instruments Needed for Music Lessons - with Bells on! Young musicians will be getting music lessons with bells on - literally. The school is launching an after-school club to teach pupils the art of handbell ringing.
    News article submitted on 21st January 2010, 15:38

  		• Snow Far, Snow Good Lessons have continued as usual for pupils at Manor House School - in spite of the snow.
    News article submitted on 14th January 2010, 14:16

  		• Charity Band Night Hits the Right Note A charity band night organised by three pupils has helped to boost funds for the school's music department.
    News article submitted on 14th January 2010, 13:54

  		• Where Are They Now? Manor House School is appealing to local people and former pupils for help to compile an up-to-date history of the school.
    News article submitted on 7th January 2010, 13:53

  		• Road Safety Officers Take to the Airwaves Safety conscious pupils went live on air to spread the important message about road safety.
    News article submitted on 7th January 2010, 13:13

  		• The Grumpy Sheep Goes on the Road Pint-sized performers from Manor House School will be taking their nativity play on the road - to entertain an audience of Ashby's senior citizens.
    News article submitted on 3rd December 2009, 11:04

  		• Gunpowder History Visit Goes with a Bang Pupils spent a day learning about the origins of the Gunpowder Plot.
    News article submitted on 19th November 2009, 14:56

  		• MP Presents Free Maps David Taylor MP visited Manor House School to hand out free Ordnance Survey maps to pupils, as part of a nationwide initiative.
    News article submitted on 19th November 2009, 9:49

  		• Young Geographers Discover Ashby Shops and houses came under scrutiny when pupils took a walk around Ashby town centre, as part of their latest Geography topic.
    News article submitted on 5th November 2009, 9:49

  		• Manor House School Society Goes Live A website to reunite former pupils and staff of Manor House School has been set up by three ex-pupils.
    News article submitted on 29th October 2009, 14:53

  		• Memorial for Headmaster Helps Local Causes A memorial service for popular headmaster Ian Clews helped to raised £700 for three of his favourite causes.
    News article submitted on 29th October 2009, 14:27

  		• History on a Plate for Hungry Pupils Pupils got a taste of history - literally - when they recreated a famous scene using characters made from gingerbread.
    News article submitted on 29th October 2009, 11:42

  		• Party Time for Wizards and Witches Slime and eye balls were among the delicacies served up at a witches' and wizards' party for the school's youngest pupils.
    News article submitted on 29th October 2009, 10:18

  		• Fancy Dress is Tree-mendous Fundraiser A tree-mendous fancy dress fundraiser at Manor House School will help to plant up to 40 new trees in the National Forest.
    News article submitted on 15th October 2009, 15:17

  		• Pupils Strike Gold on School Trip Pupils visited one of the country's most important collections of Iron Age coins.
    News article submitted on 8th October 2009, 14:12

  		• Curry Night is on the Menu Curry lovers are being invited to Manor House School for a slap-up Indian meal - for just £10 a head.
    News article submitted on 8th October 2009, 13:20

  		• Coastlines and Coursework for Young Geographers A weekend exploring coastlines and settlements allowed GCSE geographers to develop vital coursework skills. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY.
    News article submitted on 8th October 2009, 10:37

  		• Insight into School Life at Open Day Manor House School will hold an open day on Tuesday 13 October to give visitors an insight into school life.
    News article submitted on 25th September 2009, 15:06

  		• Bowled Over by Pottery Project Daring young designers will be bowled over when they get the chance to work with a ceramics expert.
    News article submitted on 25th September 2009, 13:53

  		• Anyone for Coffee? Coffee will be served to parents, friends and visitors to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.
    News article submitted on 25th September 2009, 10:07

  		• Manor House School Makes Tree-mendous Pledge at Prize-Giving Manor House School is growing - literally - after agreeing to plant a tree in the National Forest for every pupil, staff member, and governor. MORE PHOTOS IN SCHOOL GALLERY
    News article submitted on 17th September 2009, 11:55

  		• School Celebrates 100 Per Cent Pass Rate at GCSE Pupils and staff at Manor House School are celebrating a pass rate of 100 per cent in this year's GCSE exams.
    News article submitted on 11th September 2009, 9:17



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