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Three cheers for river walk and dam building

Three cheers for river walk and dam building

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 11th March 2024

Staff from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been taking primary school children out for a river walk trip. Miss Flynn at the academy said: “I recently spent the afternoon with Stonebroom Primary School’s Year 3 class. “Working in [...]
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Maths and history focus for student trip

Maths and history focus for student trip

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 8th March 2024

Students from the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have recently taken a trip to Leeds for a maths and history focused outing. Mr Doohan at the academy said: “Recently, 23 more able and talented students took a trip by train to Leeds. The [...]
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Top scores for extra-curricular activities at academy

Top scores for extra-curricular activities at academy

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 6th March 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been enjoying a variety of extra-curricular activities. The latest activities at the Grange Street establishment have included taking part in a Mastermind style contest, as well as Bocc [...]
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Four generations of one family educating Derbyshire

Four generations of one family educating Derbyshire

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 5th March 2024

A Derbyshire tutor is celebrating being the fourth generation of her family who have educated youngsters across the county. While Claire Selby now supports youngsters needing extra tutoring at her centre in Alfreton, she can trace her teac [...]
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Students take a step back in time in the capital

Students take a step back in time in the capital

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 4th March 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been taking a step back in time with a visit to the capital. Miss Naylor from the academy said: “Across two days recently, we were lucky enough to take the whole of Year 8 to Hampton Co [...]
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City trip for geography class

City trip for geography class

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 1st March 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been taking a trip to a city to carry out a recent geography class. Miss Flynn at the academy said: “I recently led a trip for 58 of our Year 11 geography pupils who travelled to Nottin [...]
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Top trumps for enterprise day at academy

Top trumps for enterprise day at academy

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 29th February 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been helping to host an enterprise day for younger pupils from visiting schools. Mr Clarke at the academy said: “On Wednesday, February 14, 209 Year 2 students from various schools gath [...]
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Students gain an insight into future careers

Students gain an insight into future careers

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 28th February 2024

A careers fair has recently been staged at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton. The informative event was hosted to allow students at the academy to gain information and also chat to a multitude of companies and organisations from the are [...]
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Students in full voice for the big sing

Students in full voice for the big sing

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 27th February 2024

Students at the David Nieper Academy in Alfreton have been joining in on the recent Derbyshire Big Sing. Miss Crisp at the academy said: “Following on from the success of last year, ten DNA Voices’ students, ranging from Years 7-11, attend [...]
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“Little learners are building blocks of friendship and kindness”

“Little learners are building blocks of friendship and kindness”

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 26th February 2024

Youngsters at a nursery in Derbyshire have been “building blocks of friendship and kindness” through their latest activities. Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Alfreton offers a multitude of creative fun for their youngsters and the latest tasks [...]
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