Half term transport based fun at Hastings Museum and Art Gallery

May half term at Hasting Museum and Art Gallery takes transport, vehicles and movement for its inspiration. Kim Forward, lead councillor for culture said: “Every day throughout the half term holiday we will have free colouring and craft activities throughout the museum for those taking part to make and take home, each based on a different […]

Mastechef semi-finalist cooks up a storm at his old school

Old Buckswoodian and Masterchef The Professionals contestant Luke Phillips visited his old school last week and gave a masterclass on fine cooking with a select group of students. The smells filling the new kitchen, located close to the library drew a crowd of pupils alongside some of teachers that taught Luke who graduated at the end of […]

Football boss inspires ‘Parker’ students

Former Arsenal Vice-Chairman David Dein was in town this week and stopped off at ARK William Parker where he delivered an inspirational speech to the school’s Year ten pupils. were invited by Speakers for Schools to attend the motivational talk at the academy. Mr Dein is a businessman and football entrepreneur, he was Vice-Chairman of […]

International Day fundraising success at Buckswood

Flags, food and fundraising took over Buckswood School on Saturday to celebrate culture and raise money for charity with students from over 45 nations taking part. Buckswood was hosting International Day, an event to celebrate the culture and cuisine of the countries that the school’s students come from, while at the same time raising money for […]

Buckswood students prepare for Duke of Edinburgh Awards!

On Sunday Buckswood junior boys and girls began preparation for their Duke of Edinburgh Award by taking a session on basic survival skills, leadership and teamwork. The group of juniors hiked into the wood with all their equipment, prepared to set up an area for camp in three teams with designated team leaders and fire […]