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New Directions Bucks Bank’s Reported Trend

paul.reid — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 09:38:25 +0000

New Directions Holdings Ltd has reacted to recent reports by Standard Chartered’s latest economic forecast with an air of optimism for the Welsh business community.

Gerald Lyons, Chief Economist for Standard Chartered remarked “the UK has already slipped back into recession this quarter, and firms are thinking twice about making investments”.

In direct response to the report John Andrews, Group Director of Operations for New Directions Holdings Ltd says “As one of Wales recognised fastest growing companies, we continue to thrive despite the reported downturn. We acknowledge any change within the country’s economy cannot be ignored; so as we look to the future we try to develop new markets to keep Wales buoyant.”

New Directions Holdings Ltd continues to diversify into new markets. In recent years they have expanded into the rest of the UK with offices in Bristol, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham and London.

Tree Planting Project

paul.reid — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:24:25 +0000

Pupils at Ysgol Esgob Morgan, St Asaph are to take on a new project of planting trees in the school grounds.

A “community tree pack” that contained 420 native trees was supplied to the school by the Woodland Trust.

This project comes as the school attempts to create outdoor learning areas by attracting wildlife and inspire everyone to enjoy and value the native woods.

New School in Connah's Quay

paul.reid — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:15:17 +0000

Flintshire County Council have announced plans to open up a new school in Connah’s Quay.

The £7.5 million project will replace Custom House Lane Junior School and Dee Road Infants School and will be named Ysgol Cae’r Nant/ Brookfield Primary School.

The new site is set to open in September 2012 and will accommodate 360 primary and 30 nursery pupils.

Wrexham Primary Schools Meet Welsh Rugby Team

victoria.rooke — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:45:07 +0000

Primary Schools in Wrexham got the chance to see the Welsh Rugby team prepare for their game against Australia last Sunday.

Pupils from Hafod y Wern Primary, Caia Park and Gwenfo Primary School attended Wrexham’s Queensway ground to get a behind-the-scenes look at the players during a training session. Afterwards, the players took time out to meet the children and give autographs and have pictures taken.

Healthy School Scheme Award

victoria.rooke — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:33:18 +0000

St Joseph’s primary school in Wrexham announced this week that the school has been accredited with the Healthy School Scheme Award. The Mayor of Wrexham awarded the school at a ceremony hosted by Glyndwr University on November 11^th.

The school achieved this recognition by showing a commitment to the school’s environment by ensuring a healthy and safe place for pupils and staff.

Congratulations from all at New Directions Education.

'The Growing Pains of a Teenage Genius'

victoria.rooke — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 09:00:38 +0000

Last night, BBC Three broadcast a programme called ‘The Growing Pains of a Teenage Genius’. Viewers were given an insight to the daily life of a 13 year old maths genius. Cameron Thompson suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome and is currently doing an Open University degree in applied mathematics.

Cameron lives in Acton, Wrexham and has recently moved schools due to bullying and is now attending Darland High School. This school specialises in looking after children who are on the autistic spectrum so with this in mind, Cameron’s parents are hoping he will learn how to balance his academic success with learning how to relate to people his own age and maintaining friendships. Darland High School are fully supporting Cameron and he has so far settled in to the school well.

New Directions would like to wish Cameron all the best for the future!

Photograph Competition for St Josephs High School in Wrexham

victoria.rooke — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:56:30 +0000

The Forest Stewardship Council UK (FSC UK) is running a photographic competition to celebrate 2011 – The International Year of Forests.

St Joseph’s High School in Wrexham have announced that pupils attending the school will have the opportunity to enter the competition by submitting seasonal photographs taken in FSC certified forests or of FSC products. Under 11’s have been given the topic ‘Wonderful Welsh Woodlands’ and the 12-18 year old have been given ‘Time’ as their topic. First prize will be £100 of high street vouchers for the pupil and a free school visit to any FSC woodland of the school’s choice. St Joseph’s High School are encouraging all their pupils to take part and have so far had a great response.

Wear it Pink

victoria.rooke — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:24:29 +0000

Staff at Acton Park Primary School recently took part in a ‘Wear it Pink’ day where they were required to attend work wearing as much pink as possible in order to raise money for breast cancer. The school’s website has numerous pictures of everybody that took part.

New Directions would like to say a big WELL DONE to Acton Park Primary for money raised!

Halloween Hits Darland High School

victoria.rooke — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:20:55 +0000

The Friends of Darland High School is a committee that has been newly established with the aim of improving the experiences and future choices of the schools’ students. Raising funds help purchase various items of equipment for the students to use during school hours.

The Friends of Darland High School recently presented a Spooktacular Halloween Disco and Karaoke which saw students from Years 7 & 8 dressing as witches and wizards, ghosts and ghouls for the occasion, with the overall aim to raise funds whilst having fun.

Ellesmere Primary School Achieve SEN Silver Quality Mark

victoria.rooke — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:01:25 +0000

Good news at Ellesmere Primary School in Shropshire. The school received a letter from David Taylor, Corporate Director of People’s Services at Shropshire Council, to congratulate them on achieving the SEN Silver Quality Mark. There were a number of areas identified as being of particular merit such as the ‘careful monitoring and tracking of pupil progress’ and ‘the on-going commitment to developing inclusive practice across all areas of the school’.

Everyone at New Directions Education would like to extend our congratulations to the school!