School News - Diocese of Ely

New outdoor learning space at Denver Primary School

The brand new outdoor learning area consists of a stunning outdoor classroom, raised pond, storytelling area and bug hotel.

Celebrating the Story of Creation at Mepal & Witcham Primary School

Mepal & Witcham Primary School retell the story of creation through stunning artwork in their new library area.

George's Story - Courageous Advocacy at Linton Infants School

George from Linton Infants School was presented with his Courageous Advocacy Award by the Revd Mandy Flaherty, Development Officer for Schools Mission.

Courageous Advocacy at Folksworth Primary School

Luke from Folksworth C of E Primary School tackled Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) in the wind, hail and rain.

Courageous Advocacy at Buckden Primary School

The Revd Mandy Flaherty presented Iris from Buckden C of E Primary School with a Courageous Advocacy Award.

St Bede's Inter-Church School celebrates outstanding success

Pupils at St Bede's Inter-Church School benefit from deeply embedded Christian values that underpin the school’s culture.

Children around the UK speak up ahead of the next General Election

Young people up and down the country have been given the chance to create their own mini-manifestos in the run up to the next General Election, thanks to an initiative from four UK-based charities.

Photos from our Education team Garden Party 2024

Our Education team put on a fabulous afternoon tea party in the Bishop's garden for Headteachers, Governors and EDRAs from our Diocese of Ely schools.

Borrow boxes and trails for Parish Churches

Resources from Ely Cathedral to use in partnership with your local school

Celebrating International Women's Day at Neale-Wade Academy

In celebration of International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March, over 150 delegates and students met together at Neale-Wade Academy in March to talk about careers, barriers and how we might overcome them.

Thank you and Congratulations to Sarah Conant

Archdeacon Alex Hughes thanked Sarah Conant for her some 10 years of service within the Diocesan Education team ahead of her retirement.

Head Teacher and Deputy Head Conference: Spring 2024

Our Education team hosted a Spring Conference for Head Teachers and Deputy Heads from the Diocese of Ely.

Heritage Morning for students at Soham

St Andrew's Church, Soham held a Heritage Morning - a celebration of the heritage crafts and skills which built and preserve our historic building

Breaking the Silence

500 children from Soham schools will attend performances at St Andrew's Church during May 2024

Looking out for others - Courageous Advocacy at Wilburton Primary School

The Courageous Advocacy award was presented, for the first time at Wilburton Primary School, to a pupil who has shown time and time again their empathy for others.

Students from Soham VC follow in the Footsteps of St Felix

Year 9 and 10 students from Soham Village College were invited to take part in an archaeology project at St Andrew's Church during July 2023.

Speaking out - Courageous Advocacy at St Bede's Inter-Church School

A student at St Bede's reported bullying that had been filmed and shared online, enabling teachers to stop the bullying.

Supporting EACH - Courageous Advocacy at Weeting School

Student members of the School Council at Weeting Church of England Primary School were recently awarded the Diocese of Ely Courageous Advocacy Award, in recognition for all the hard work they have put in around fundraising for East Anglian Children's Hospice (EACH) this year.

The Sunflower Project - Courageous Advocacy at Barnabas Oley School

Lauren and Harvey wanted to come up with a plan to help the people in Ukraine. They made up 'grow your own sunflower' kits, wove God's eyes and brought them into church and school to sell. The wider communities in the villages got to hear of the children's vision and supported them too.

Dress like an animal day - Courageous Advocacy at Park Street School

A group of four children have been championing Courageous Advocacy at Park Street School.