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'Mini Police' in Potters Bar question drivers caught speeding past their school

Tue, 13:24 Andrew Brookes

Pupils at Paul Pope Catholic Primary School in Potters Bar school recently completed the Mini Police programme, which is being rolled-out across Hertfordshire. Picture: Herts police

Potters Bar pupils spoke to drivers caught speeding outside their school as part of the Mini Police scheme.

University of Hertfordshire's 'Dr Dance' uses rhythm to research Parkinson's

Mon, 09:07 Mia Jankowicz

Dance psychologist Dr Peter Lovatt of the University of Hertfordshire, known as 'Dr Dance', speaking at the Qualtrics X4 Experience Management Summit. Picture: supplied by the University of Hertfordshire

A University of Hertfordshire researcher known as ‘Dr Dance’ spoke to us about the link between rhythm and Parkinson’s, being on the same stage as President Obama – and the importance of cake.

University of Hertfordshire among institutions told to end 'unacceptable, unethical' admissions practices

Thursday, April 11, 2019 Andrew Brookes

The University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield. Picture: Danny Loo

University of Hertfordshire (UH) is being urged by Education Secretary Damian Hinds to review “unacceptable” and “unethical” admission practices.

Enterprising Hatfield pupils to represent UK after winning national innovation challenge

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 Andrew Brookes

The winning team from Onslow St Audrey's. Picture supplied by Young Enterprise

A Hatfield school team will represent the UK at the Youth European Business Summit.

Colney Heath pupil forced to travel to Hatfield for school after shortfall in places

Monday, April 8, 2019 Anne Suslak

Parents and children protest the lack of secondary school places in St Albans city centre. Picture: DANNY LOO

Parents in Colney Heath are appealing to the county council after their children were given secondary school places in Hatfield.

We have lift-off! 400 Potters Bar pupils in cross-school 'Martian' concert

Friday, April 5, 2019 Mia Jankowicz

Over 400 pupils got involved in a cross-schools concert in Potters Bar. Picture: supplied

A space-themed musical partnership between nine Potters Bar school choirs and orchestras has been rocket launched in a pair of concerts.

Hertfordshire schools in financial crisis ask parents to pay for basic essentials

Thursday, April 4, 2019 Deborah Price, local democracy reporter

Headteachers are asking parents to help buy classroom essentials as they struggle to balance their budgets, councillors have heard.

Gallery Artist encourages young 'rebels' at Welwyn primary school

Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Mia Jankowicz

Digswell Primary School assistant head James Sadler with year six pupils at Digswell Art Trust after a collaboration with artist Kirke Raava (second from right). Picture: DANNY LOO

Pint-sized creatives in Welwyn have curated their own exhibition after a local artist gave them masterclasses at school.

Welwyn Garden City's new special free school 'won't meet demand' with 60-pupil capacity

Tuesday, April 2, 2019 Andrew Brookes

A new special free school in Welwyn Garden City will have 60 places.

Many parents have been crying out for the planned new special free school in Welwyn Garden City – but it won’t meet demand, a Welwyn Hatfield mother says.

Welwyn Garden City headteacher thanks staff, pupils and parents for 'wonderful time' at school

Friday, March 29, 2019 Anne Suslak

Ridgeway Academy headteacher Jed Whelan is retiring after four years at the school. Picture: Danny Loo

A Welwyn Garden City headteacher is retiring from his role and said he is “deeply proud” of what staff and pupils achieved during his time there.

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Welwyn Hatfield heads speak out after two schools deemed 'well below average'

Wednesday, February 20, 2019 Mia Jankowicz

L-R: Onslow St Audrey's headteacher David Bullock; Ridgeway Academy headteacher Jed Whelan; Stanborough headteacher Merry John. Pictures: supplied

A head teacher has called the government’s key measure for ranking schools ‘simplistic’ after two Welwyn Hatfield schools were deemed ‘well below average’ and one ‘below average’.

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