10th October 2006

On November 9th 2006 One World Network North East is running a FREE training session for Building Effective Partnerships, in schools which are at the stage of having been to visit their partner school in Africa, Asia or Latin America at The EWE Centre. The attached flyer could be sent to any schools you know that are at this stage of school links. (It has already been sent out by the British Council and this is a reminder.) If you are in touch with any schools, your personal contact could help us to publicise this session. There are only 25 places so it is essential that schools book their place by contacting The EWE Centre.

10th October 2006

Congratulations to Sara Nixon who recently returned from her honeymoon following her marriage to Adrian Caines. She has decided to take his surname so her new details are, Sara Caines, e-mail: s.caines100@durhamlea.org.uk

6th October 2006

Click here to order a free KS3-4 DVD from the MET Office.The DVD contains five short films covering the key weather topics of air masses, hurricanes, precipitation, weather fronts and depressions, by making extensive use of weather graphics and video footage.

1st October 2006

The Clowbeck Eco-Centre is holding an open event to showcase its facilities and opportunities for outdoor learning for schools and adults across North Yorkshire, Darlington and County Durham. Its on Tuesday 17th October between 12-2pm. Contact the Centre for more information on 01325 721778 or e-mail clowbeckcf@tiscali.co.uk

19th September 2006

Teesside One World Centre,Middlesbrough is recruiting a new part time Office Manager. Click here to read the job details. Please liaise directly with the Centre.

15th September 2006

The School Grounds Development project delivered a presentation on the value of the Outdoor Classroom in new build school projects. Click here to download the powerpoint slideshow.

23rd August 2006

The new North East Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Schools website is now live www.sustainableschools-ne.org.uk. Please let us know what you think. The site will continue to be added to and updated. If you have something to add please let us know.

22nd August 2006

Following a meeting yesterday with CDEC in Ambleside I also found out about a conference on 6th October at Brockhole, Windermere orgainsed by the Adventure and Environmental Awareness Group. Click here to see the flyer (apologies for quality of copy)

31st July 2006

The Cumbria Development Education Centre (CDEC) are promoting a 2 day course highlighting the opportunities to deliver Philosophy for Children in the outdoors. Click here to see the course flyer. If you are based in the north east and interested please contact Averil Newsam (a.newsam100@durhamlea.org.uk) of OWNNE in the first instance.

24th July 06

The School Grounds Development Project celebrated its 10th Anniversary on 20th July at The EWE Centre. A great time was had by all and a big thankyou given to all the people, partner organisations and schools who have supported the project over the last ten years. Click here to view some photos of the event.

11th July 06

Government Office North East today launched the Sustainable Schools Framework in the North East. Launched by Jonathon Blackie, Regional Director of GONE, speakers also included Janice Lawson from DfES Partnerships and Federations Unit, our very own Mike Tones and John Stinson, Headteacher from St Peter's CE Primary from Redcar & Cleveland.

10th July 06

If you haven't returned your consultation responses to the DfES please do so. You have until 31st August but I would suggest if you are like me do it sooner rather than later otherwise you may forget. Don't forget there is also a pupil response form. To view the documentation click here

10th July 2006

A new website is being developed to support the North East Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Schools, www.sustainableschools-ne.org.uk This site will supercede the regional partnership information on this site, allowing the EWE Centre to focus on EWE activity. There's not much there yet but more will appear over the summer.

10th July 2006

Have you seen the Co-op fairtrade site where you can download there Schools fairtrade pack. For more information visit http://www.co-opfairtrade.co.uk/schools_pack/

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