South Norwood

South Norwood school celebrates "outstanding" Ofsted report

OUTSTANDING BUNCH: Head teacher Nicky Godetz with pupils Photo No: CCRfb220210b02 <I/>

Thursday, March 11, 2010

Fun and active learning has been credited as being behind a South Norwood school getting the highest possible rating from Ofsted inspectors.

Cypress Infant School was not only assessed as "outstanding" overall but got the top mark in every single category it was judged...

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Toilet revamp is 'flushing away' taxpayers' cash

TOO MUCH TO LOOS: Councillor Jane Avis believes it will be cheaper to open these toilets at Norwood Junction Photo No: CCRst020310c0020 by Simon Turnbull

Friday, March 05, 2010

A frustrated councillor claims taxpayers' cash is being flushed "down the toilet", amid plans to reopen public loos in South Norwood. Labour...

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South Norwood school children win fight with homes developer

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION: Headteacher Della Williams with happy pupils from South Norwood Primary School in their outdoor learning area

Monday, March 01, 2010

In a modern-day David versus Goliath struggle, a group of school children have beaten a developer who wanted to build six homes next to their wildlife...

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Croydon couple celebrate their 70th wedding anniversary

CHILDHOOD SWEETHEARTS: Stanley and Elsie Masters

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Childhood sweethearts have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Elsie was the girl next door when Stanley Masters met her 76 years ago and told...

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It's housework to help in Haiti for South Norwood youngster

HARD GRAFT: Chelbiee washing the dishes Photo No: CCRdf110210b12 by Danny Fitzpatrick

Friday, February 26, 2010

Following her mother's lead has helped an industrious 10-year-old's charity efforts. Chelbiee McIntosh-Roche was so touched by the television coverage...

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Number of exclusions from Croydon schools at new low

TOP OF THE TABLE: More children were permanently excluded from Edenham High than any other school

Monday, February 22, 2010

The number of pupils permanently excluded from Croydon schools is at its lowest level for 15 years. A report being presented to the council's scrutiny...

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Vandals ransack South Norwood allotments for second week running

UNIMPRESSED: Patrick Green, who is redecorating the canteen, alongside the vandals' handiwork

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Vandals have targeted allotments in South Norwood for the second week in a row, this time causing £4,000 of damage and stealing another...

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'Absolute star' South Norwood pupil pogos to raise money for victims of Haiti quake

JUMPING FOR JOY: Isabel Thompson is timed by friends (left to right) Ella Obharai, 8, Indija Gilbert-Wilson, 9, and Olivia Clark, 9 Photo No: CCRst020210b002 by Simon Turnbull

Friday, February 19, 2010

When kind-hearted Isabel Thompson saw the plight of the victims of the Haiti earthquake, she immediately knew she wanted to help. The eight-year-old...

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