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Year 7 students from Ely College are rounding off the end of term with a magical ski trip to Pila, Aosta in Italy. Stuart Patman, Achievement Lead for Ely College and organiser of the trip said: “What a way to finish the term! Spending the build-up to Christmas in the Italian Alps with plenty of …
Students from Ely College enjoy a week on the Italian slopes Read More »
Thousands of students across Meridian Trust’s schools in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Lincolnshire have signed up to ‘Captain Carbon’s’ mission to battle against energy waste – helping their schools to become greener. Almost 30% of all energy used in the UK is wasted, so the Trust has launched the imaginative campaign to encourage its schools, staff, …
An Ofsted inspection of The Lantern Community Primary School found that it continues to be a ‘Good’ school. The school, part of Meridian Trust, was inspected by Ofsted on 5th and 6th October 2022 and inspectors found there has been no change to the school’s overall judgement as ‘Good’ – a rating it has had …
The Lantern Community Primary School Celebrate
‘Good’ Ofsted Report Read More »
Parents, teachers and friends of Ely College, part of Meridian Trust, hosted over 40 stallholders at its Christmas Market on Thursday evening, raising over £2,500 for school resources. Simon Warburton, Principal of Ely College commented “What a wonderful evening! I’d like to express my heartfelt thanks to the PTFA for their amazing efforts in bringing …
An ‘amazing turnout’ at Ely College’s Christmas Market with impressive funds raised Read More »
Over 120 girls spread out over the City of Ely in a super-charged sponsored litter pick on Saturday 19th November in aid of this year’s BBC Children in Need and Girlguiding’s appeal, raising over £1,300. Despite the drizzle, spirits were high as they met outside St Mary’s Church with all the girls determined to do …
More Than One Hundred Ely Girls Raise Over £1,300 For Children In Need and Girlguiding Read More »
Last weekend, twenty four swimmers from City of Ely ASC attended the City of Norwich short course Meet on 19th and 20th November at the UEA Sportspark. It was a great competition with the club finishing with 65 medals and 3rd overall in the team competition from the points earned by all members of the …
Ely Swimmers Success at Norwich Short Course Event Read More »
10is Academy Ely head coach, reflects on an overall positive start to the 2022 Winter National league and Winter Cambs League. In the National League Division 1, the 10 and Under team created chances to push Cambridge LTC’s players to the limit but Cambridge had arguably the most experienced team and shut the opportunities down. …
Around seventy girls are preparing to clean up the streets of Ely in Cambridgeshire to fundraise for this year’s BBC Children in Need and Girlguiding appeal. The sponsored ‘clean-up-athon’ will start at the cathedral, with the participants – who are all members of Girlguiding – then fanning out to cover different areas of the city …
The ‘10is race’, a new internal event that carries ranking points, opened this weekend at 10is Academy Ely. The event involved junior and adult competitors in 8 different age categories playing matches to gain points in four competitions before fighting for the title. The new tournament was launch in September with the first Open on …
New tennis event launched this weekend at 10is Academy Read More »
Ely Radio, part of Good Vibes Local CIC (GVL), are proud to announce they are this year’s sponsor of Soham Town Rangers U14s. This week one of Good Vibes Local CIC Trustees, Matt Bradney, visited the team at their training session in Ely, to present them with a banner showing our support and to take a …
Ely Tigers U14s team decided to set a summer challenge to keep fit, stay in contact as a team and to raise money for a local cause and for extra equipment for the team, and generations of Tigers going forward. The boys and coaches came up with the ‘Touring Tigers’ a 2881-mile coastal exercise challenge. …
Ely’s Touring Tigers Exercise their Way Round England to Support Ely’s Foodbank Read More »
Good Vibes Local CIC, who operates Ely Radio, is led by a group of volunteers. This year we were successful in applying for a community grant to hold DJ workshops in the community. In June and July this year, Ely Radio was privileged to work with some Year 9 students from Highfield Littleport Academy. Colm, …
Highfield Littleport Academy – Musical Youth Project Read More »
On Wednesday 21st September, Ely College welcomed representatives from both Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Clubs and The Boat Race Company (BRCL) for a day of workshops, competitive training exercises and inspiring conversation. The College, which is part of Meridian Trust, prides itself on extending the boundaries of learning. Principal of Ely College, Simon Warburton …
Cambridge and Oxford Boat Race Athletes Visit Ely College to Inspire Students Read More »
A team of 40 swimmers attended the Newmarket September Swim Meet on Sunday 25th September achieving impressive results with numerous medals and personal best times across the team. The superb swimming saw Ely placed as the Top visiting team and our Junior Club Captain Jacob Schultz was also top boy at the competition. Special mention …
Fantastic First Competition of the Season for City of Ely Amateur Swimming Club Read More »
A student at Highfield Littleport Academy has secured a maths GCSE, making him the first student from the area special school to have ever achieved this. The academy, which is part of The Active Learning Trust (ALT), is an area special school co-located with Littleport and East Cambs Academy (LECA), providing education for pupils aged …
Immense pride at Highfield Littleport Academy after first student achieves maths GCSE Read More »
GCSE students at King’s Ely have displayed vigour and adaptability in abundance, resulting in a quarter of grades achieved being the maximum 9. This year’s GCSE examinations were marked by external assessors for the first time since 2019. The percentage of Grade 9s, which is equivalent to higher than an A*, achieved by Year 11 …
Staff and students at Ely College are celebrating another set of impressive GCSE results. Simon Warburton, Principal of Ely College, said: “These really are an exceptional set of results for an exceptional year group. Today marks the end of compulsory schooling for our 196 Year 11 students who, when the COVID pandemic struck, were just one …
Determination, attention to detail and consistently working hard has paid dividends for A-Level students at King’s Ely, with almost half of all grades achieved being A* to A this year. Of the 94 students in King’s Ely’s Year 13 cohort, 29 pupils have achieved all A* and A grades in their subjects and 56 students …
Diligent King’s Ely students achieve excellent A-Level results Read More »
Students and staff at Bishop Laney Sixth Form have secured a fantastic set of Post-16 results this year. Adam Steels, Head of Bishop Laney Sixth Form, said: “I want to congratulate all our students for their excellent achievements today. Over the last two years, they have overcome many challenges that were beyond their control. The …
Bishop Laney Sixth Form Celebrates Students’ Post-16 Success Read More »
As the cost of living soars, and household budgets are squeezed, the museum is delighted to be providing these packs, filled with fun, to the foodbank. Ely Museum is continuing, for the third summer, to share the creative fun, and our love of the fens, with children across East Cambridgeshire with our creative ‘Museum From …
Congratulations to Corporal Jay Carter from 1094 Squadron City of Ely Air Cadets who on Saturday 13th August flew solo for the first time in an RAF Viking T1 glider. Jay completed an intensive and challenging week long solo gliding scholarship course at 644 Volunteer Gliding Squadron at RAF Syerston by flying solo taking off …
An initiative which enables Sixth Form students at King’s Ely to join forces with a professional in a field that they are keen to pursue at University is growing from strength to strength. King’s Ely’s ‘Mentor Match Programme’ has been running for several years now. However a recent campaign to involve a larger number of …
King’s Ely Sixth Form Students Reap Benefits of Mentor Match Programme Read More »
A local primary school is saying goodbye and thank you to their long-standing head teacher who is retiring this week. Liz Bassett joined Ely St John’s Primary school in Ely in January 2012, having previously been the Head Teacher of Fen Ditton Primary school from 2007. Liz began her teaching career in 1988 and Cllr …
Retiring Headteacher Ely St Johns Primary School Read More »
Last week Cadet Sergeant Polly Nickless of 1094 City of Ely Squadron Air Training Corps attended Royal Air Force College Cranwell to participate in the prestigious Air Cadet Leadership Course (ACLC). This week-long residential course is one of the most challenging and demanding courses that Air Cadets from the ATC and Combined Cadet Force can …
Speedy King’s Ely pupil, Oliver Loveday, sprinted his way to victory at the National Preparatory Schools’ Athletics Championships. Oliver, who is in Year 8 at King’s Ely Junior, joined top athletes from prep schools across the UK to compete in the Championships, which were held at The Pingles Stadium in Nuneaton on July 4th. Oliver, …
Students from Ely College have had their day in court thanks to a new initiative being “trialed” by the East Cambridgeshire Community Safety Partnership. The light-hearted awareness-raising event at the former Ely Magistrates’ Court used role play to talk about serious issues such as knife-crime and county lines. It also gave young people the opportunity …
A sporting week played out in Ely against a background of sunshine and Wimbledon fever. 10is Academy was chasing the quadruple. With the Men 1 and the 14U girls having already won the National League Division 2, the attention was turned toward the Cambridgeshire leagues with the Ladies 1 and the Men 1 ready to …
10is Academy Ely’s Big Party as the Quadruple is Assured and SW19 is Coming to Ely Read More »
On Sunday, 1094 Ely Squadron were back out in the community for the second week in a row. This week the Squadron’s Civilian Committee were fund raising to support the cadets at Ely Aquafest by raising a fantastic £446.00 on the Tombola tables full of prizes donated by the Cadet’s parents. The cadets were extremely …
The session proved so popular that coach Matt found ways of including more attendees than were originally expected so that nobody missed out! The lucky boys and girls were treated to a series of games and activities that were inspired by the cheeky yellow characters from the Universal Pictures movie series, and the idea proved …
In its 20th Anniversary year, Witchford Colts FC became the first grassroots club in Cambridgeshire to become a Partner of Her Game Too, the voluntary organisation fighting sexist abuse in football. One of Witchford’s coaches, Emma Smith, is also the Ambassador for Her Game Too at Cambridge United FC. “I was so pleased at the …
Pupils and staff at Lantern Community Primary School, part of Meridian Trust, are celebrating achieving the School Games Bronze Mark Award, for their commitment to physical and sporting activities. Launched in 2012, the School Games Mark is a government-led award scheme, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward and recognise the school’s engagement (provision …
Lantern Community Primary School Receives Prestigious School Games Mark Award Read More »
A Teacher at King’s Ely has been crowned a winner in this year’s Pearson National Teaching Awards. Esmeralda Salgado, who is Head of Modern Foreign Languages (MFL) at King’s Ely, has won Silver in the prestigious award scheme’s ‘Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School’ category. Esmeralda, who joined King’s Ely in 2009 and …
Passionate King’s Ely Teacher Recognised with National Award Read More »
It’s been another successful week for 10iS Academy (pronounced ‘Tennis Academy’) The week started with a 7-1 win for the Women 1st team away at Cottenham in the Cambridgeshire league. Captain Ling Ling and Giulia winning 4 sets while young Ciara (14) paired with Mutsuko won 3 sets. The win means the team is now …
10iS Academy Jubilant After the 14U Girls win in the National League Read More »
On Sunday 29th May swimmers from City of Ely ASC attended the March Marlins Fenland Open Sprint Meet and had a very successful time winning 9 Gold, 6 Silver, 4 Bronze medals and achieving 54 Personal Best Times. Excellent swims by Megan Clarke and Daniel Kendall helped them to achieve the Top 13 year old …
Superb Swimming at the Fenland Open By City of Ely ASC Swimmers Read More »
Pupils at Highfield Ely Academy were thrilled to receive several celebrity responses, including one from Her Majesty The Queen, after sending out letters with an invitation to ‘have an adventure with Flat Stanley’ – the character from the popular children’s book series. Nadine Long, a class teacher at Highfield Ely Academy, set her pupils the …
British boys’ choir Libera has chosen Ely Cathedral for its first major UK concert of 2022, when it will give one of the first live performances of music from its latest album, ‘IF’, which is already an international hit. This concert is likely to be a real celebration, bringing together ‘IF’ and Libera’s return to …
On Tuesday 10th and Wednesday 11th May, Year 5 pupils from Littleport Community Primary School assisted in decorating a new carnival eel, named ‘Eel-izabeth’, ready for the Queen’s Jubilee inspired Eel Parade on Sunday 5th June. Babylon ARTS commissioned artist Cary Outis to lead the sessions, tie-dyeing three sections of five metres of cotton muslin …
Tenacious King’s Ely student, Eleanor MacGillivray, has been certified the highest scoring contestant in this year’s European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad. Eleanor, who is in Year 13 at King’s Ely Sixth Form, is no stranger to academic achievements, particularly when it comes to Maths and other STEM subjects. However, Eleanor has just secured her highest Mathematical …
King’s Ely Pupil is Highest Achieving Contestant in Major STEM Competition Read More »
Staff and pupils at Downham Feoffees Primary Academy are celebrating the results of their latest Ofsted inspection which found the school to be ‘Good’ in all areas. The academy, which is part of Meridian Trust, had the accolade of being rated ‘Good’ across all five key areas within Ofsted’s framework – quality of education, behaviour …
Three fabulous designs by young people in East Cambridgeshire have been selected to help East Cambridgeshire District Council celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The Council ran an artwork competition over the Easter Holidays based on the theme “Plant a tree for the Jubilee.” Each winner will get to see their designs displayed on the side …
In its first Ofsted inspection since opening in September 2017, Highfield Littleport Academy in Littleport, Ely has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas. The academy, which is part of The Active Learning Trust, is an area Special School providing education with specific educational needs. The report, which was published following a visit from Ofsted inspectors …
As the new Principal at Littleport and East Cambs Academy, Lauren Phillips is already putting steps in place to allow the school, its staff and students to reach their full potential. Lauren, previously Vice Principal at Milton Keynes Academy, started her new role after Easter and is proud to be leading the school into its …
Skilful King’s Ely pupil, Isobel Holland, is celebrating achieving a place with the National Youth Music Theatre (NYMT). Isobel, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior, is not only going to benefit from the many opportunities that the leading arts organisation provides to young people, but she has already been cast for their …
Talented King’s Ely Student Secures Role with National Youth Music Theatre Read More »
Hearty Congratulations are in order for Cadet Sergeant James Munday, of 1094 City of Ely Squadron, who recently passed his Solo Gliding Scholarship course at 644 Volunteer Gliding Squadron RAF Syerston. James attended a nine day residential course held over the Easter Holidays by 644 VGS. After a week of intensive flying lessons both practical …
Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust (CMAT) and Cambridge Primary Education Trust (CPET) have confirmed their voluntary merger – and will be known as Meridian Trust. Under the new Meridian Trust, 23 CMAT primary, secondary and special schools have come together with five CPET primary schools, educating approximately 17,000 pupils. These schools include Ely College, Downham Feoffees …
Young people across East Cambridgeshire are being given the opportunity to design artwork to help celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The competition is being run by East Cambridgeshire District Council over the Easter Holidays and is based on the theme “Plant a tree for the Jubilee.” Three designs will be shortlisted by the Council and …
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Artwork Competition Launched for Young People Read More »
The Governing Bodies of King’s Ely in Cambridgeshire and Fairstead House in Suffolk announced a strategic partnership between the two schools by merger of their respective charities. This exciting decision will see Fairstead House – a leading independent nursery, pre-preparatory and preparatory school for children aged 0-11 based in Newmarket – join forces with King’s …
King’s Ely and Fairstead House Schools become “One Family” Read More »
Three new Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards were presented on Monday night at Ely Squadron. Sergeant Scarlet Minchin, Leading Cadet Rufus Hillier and Cadet Joe Bain all received their badges on Mondays parade night. Cadet’s Hillier and Bain achieved their awards with their school but just like Sergeant Minchin, they get to display their Bronze …
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards for Ely Squadron Cadets Read More »
Over 19th and 20th March a team of 36 swimmers from City of Ely ASC attended the Newmarket Spring Open with amazing success. The team won Top Visiting Team, in addition Sarah Hardiment won Top Girl overall with Jorja Atkinson runner up and Daniel Kendall won Top Boy overall with Jacob Schultz runner up. Congratulations …
On Monday at Ely Squadron, we presented our two newest Cadet Forces Adult Volunteers with their certificates of appointment as Air Training Corps Civilian Instructors. CI Callum Hodge previously served as a Cadet Senior NCO in Hampshire Wing and CI Rory Donoghue who, up until December, was our Squadron’s Cadet Warrant Officer. Both Callum and …
A talented young designer at King’s Ely is celebrating victory in a prestigious competition. John-Oswald Crichton, 17, was one of eight Fashion and Textile Design students at King’s Ely to be shortlisted in the national Stitch Festival Dressmaking Competition, which was held as part of the Stitch Festival at London’s Business Design Centre from March …
King’s Ely Student is a Winner in National Fashion Design Contest Read More »
On Sunday, Ely Squadron took a minibus full of cadets to The Royal Air Force Museum at IWM Hendon in North London. Whilst the weather outside was frightful the welcome indoors from the Museum Staff was delightful. The cadets and accompanying staff enjoyed learning about the history of The RAF and Air Power. The impressive …
It’s been a busy week for one of Ely Squadron’s Cadets James Munday. A week ago James spent the weekend at RAF Henlow as a Corporal on his Junior Non Commissioned Officers Course run by the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Training Team. Returning to Ely Squadron Headquarters last Monday, James was promoted to the rank …
The Lighthouse and Countess Free Church are excited to be working together again to host a fresh, new annual event for young people in Ely and the surrounding areas. On Saturday 19th March they will open their doors across both sites to young people in school years 7-9 for the first ever Revive day. Revive …
On Saturday 19th an impressive a hundred and sixty nine Tigers players and their families descended on Franklins Gardens for a packed day of rugby and fun. As part of our recent affiliation to Northampton Saints we were invited to be their club of the match. The day involved a coaching session from the club, …
The Cambs Youth Panel – most commonly known for their work supporting students who don’t have access to technology by distributing free computers – are using their talents to venture into the dramatic arts. Members of the Panel have written a musical production entitled ‘The Evil that We Do’. The play, set in a fictional …
Sioux Cooke has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Lantern Community Primary School, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust. Sioux, who took up her new position earlier this term, has joined the team at Lantern Community Primary School with a wealth of experience in the education sector. Sioux has held several Deputy Headteacher …
New Headteacher Appointed at Lantern Community Primary School Read More »
City of Ely ASC is celebrating a successful return to county competition after a 2-year break. Sixteen club swimmers competed over the three days of competition in Whittlesey, everyone performed brilliantly achieving personal bests, medals and some regional times. Jorja Atkinson had an outstanding weekend. She was crowned top overall girl in the age 10/11 …
City of Ely ASC Excels at Cambridgeshire County Swimming Championships Read More »
Ely & District Cycling Club Junior section was set up in 2016. With British Cycling qualified coaches, the club run coaching sessions in a traffic free environment, giving children aged from 6 to 16, the opportunity to improve their cycling skills and confidence in a fun way. The club also supports and encourages riders who …
Spaces available for new members at Ely & District Junior Cycling Club Read More »
On Sunday, 1094 City of Ely Squadron Cadets, Staff and Civilian Committee gathered together with the cadet’s parents and siblings to celebrate The 81st Birthday of the Air Training Corps and Her Majesties 70th Jubilee at Sutton Church. The service by Squadron Padre, the Reverend Alan Jesson, focussed on “Service to others” by Cadet Forces …
On Tuesday 1st February, the East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition opened at Babylon Gallery on Ely’s riverside. Babylon ARTS held an online awards ceremony on Monday 7th February, in which the prize winners were announced from each of the six Key Stages, with work from children aged 4 to 19 years. The exhibition includes artworks …
East Cambridgeshire Schools’ Art Exhibition Award Winners Announced Read More »
East Cambridgeshire District Council has become the first council in the country to run a new programme dedicated to helping schools achieve Ofsted’s sustainable development goals. It gives schools the fantastic opportunity to showcase their amazing environmental work for the benefit of pupils and the wider community. This could include improving energy use, reducing paper, plastic or food waste, or maintaining the school …
Schools in East Cambs Given Opportunity to Sign Up for Eco Charter Read More »
Schools in Cambridgeshire will receive extra support to help people receive the best possible education and gain the skills and knowledge needed to unleash their potential. Lucy Frazer, MP for South East Cambridgeshire has welcomed the news that schools in Cambridgeshire will receive extra support as one of 55 new Education Investment Areas under plans …
Boost for schools in South East Cambridgeshire under Government’s Levelling Up Read More »
Calling all children and their families in Ely and surrounding areas! There is a brand new junior parkrun at Ely Pocket Park! junior parkrun is a free timed 2km run/walk for children aged 4 to 14 yrs, takes place in a safe and secure environment overseen by experienced volunteers. It starts at 9 am, every …
Opening night of Ely College’s first whole school musical is a ROCKING success as students smash all expectations with an awesome showcase of talent. With shows on Friday and Saturday evening to follow, these sold out seats were the hottest tickets in town and elated audience members declare Ely College as ‘the school that truly …
Congratulations to Corporal Jake Earl-Clarke, Staff Cadet Ana Warr-Delgado , and Leading Cadet Danielle Doblados, who received their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award Certificates and Badges last night. Apart from their expedition section, these awards were worked on individually at home throughout lockdown with the cadets getting imaginative on the differing ways they chose to …
Another Three Bronze Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards Presented to Ely Air Cadets. Read More »
Having returned after our Christmas break on Monday night, on Thursday we presented several badges and certificates to recognise hard work and achievement in The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and First Aid Training. Congratulations to Corporal Jay Carter, Leading Cadet Christian Montoya, and Leading Cadet Thea Poli, who received their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh …
Lauren Phillips has been appointed as the new Principal at Littleport and East Cambs Academy, part of The Active Learning Trust. Lauren, who will be taking up her new position in March 2022, will be joining the team at Littleport and East Cambs Academy with a wealth of experience in the education sector. Lauren has …
New Principal appointed at Littleport and East Cambs Academy Read More »
A King’s Ely flautist has secured a place at the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Lauren Booth, who is in Year 11 at King’s Ely Senior and who joined King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep in Year 1, will be visiting the prestigious London music conservatoire every Saturday, starting this month, to study Flute. Lauren …
King’s Ely Musician Achieves Place at Prestigious Conservatoire Read More »
Pupils, families and staff members at King’s Ely are renowned for showing community spirit all year round, but never more so than at Christmas. From raising funds for charities which support people less fortunate than themselves, to making and donating food for some of the Ely area’s most vulnerable people, King’s Ely is delighted to …
Season of Goodwill Celebrated in Abundance at King’s Ely Read More »
King’s Ely’s new King’s, Queen’s and International Scholars have been formally admitted. The school’s King’s Scholars for this academic year are William Biggs, Benjamin Collier, Joseph Coppin, Freddie Hills, Jonathan Iles, Ben Kittoe, Connor Marshall and Daniel Millard. Queen’s Scholars are Nia Baird, Alice O’Callaghan, Lauren Peck and Alice Wallace. International Scholars are Yi (Judy) …
New King’s Ely Scholars installed during Choral Evensong Read More »
A talented King’s Ely pupil and Ely Cathedral Chorister is celebrating success in this year’s Choir Schools’ Association (CSA) Willcocks Composition Competition. Thomas Strudwick, who is in Year 8 at King’s Ely Junior and who is one of Ely’s Head Choristers, says he is “pleased but really surprised” to have been commended in the Junior …
King’s Ely Student Commended in Prestigious Competition Read More »
As Christmas approaches we are asking our parents, carers and friends in the local community if they would consider buying a book for the library at The Shade. Children and staff at The Shade love reading. We want our school library to reflect fully the diverse nature of our school and local community. Books are …
Returning to local competitive swimming at an external venue for the first time in more than 18 months, 31 swimmers from City of Ely Amateur Swimming Club attended the December Open run by Newmarket and District Swimming Club on the 4th/5th December. Ten swimmers were swimming for the first time at a competition outside the …
City of Ely ASC Triumph at Newmarket December Open Read More »
On Thursday night, 1094 City of Ely Squadron said goodbye to our Squadron’s Cadet Warrant Officer Rory Donoghue when he “aged out” of The Air Training Corps. Warrant Officer Donoghue joined Ely’s Air Cadets as soon as he was able to when he was 12 and as soon as he was in year 8. Since …
1094 City of Ely Squadron said Goodbye to Squadron’s Cadet Warrant Officer Rory Donoghue Read More »
Two King’s Ely Sixth Form students have been awarded places at prestigious junior music conservatoires. Ally Bowerman and Mimi Hughes, who are both in Year 12 and are Sixth Form Ely Cathedral Choral Scholars, are visiting the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama and the Junior Royal Academy of Music, respectively, every Saturday to …
King’s Ely Duo Selected to Attend Acclaimed Junior Music Conservatoires Read More »
King’s Ely is proud to have gone the extra mile to support Ely Foodbank this autumn. Thanks to the generosity of students, staff and families from King’s Ely Acremont Pre-Prep right the way through to Sixth Form, King’s Ely donated enough food and toiletry items to fill five cars and the school’s rowing truck, which …
King’s Ely Donates “Outstanding” Haul of Items to Local Foodbank Read More »
On Thursday 28th October, 1094 Ely Squadron held their annual dining in evening in the historic and beautiful Monastic Barn dining hall at King’s School Ely. With many of the older cadets on Exam Leave and several unfortunately isolating the dinner was still well attended with many of the Squadron’s most recent recruit intake attending. …
King’s Ely’s synthetic sports pitch has undergone a major refurbishment. The £400,000 project was carried out by Velocity Sports Ltd and Surfacing Standards Ltd and was started in July this year. Not only has the astro’s surface been replaced, but a new shock pad has been fitted, as has a new sports fencing system and …
Investment in Sport at King’s Ely Continues with Significant Synthetic Pitch Refurb Read More »
This half term Ely Markets is hosting an exciting dance performance for all the family. There will be two performances of ‘The Weather Machine’ on Wednesday 27th October in the Market Place. This is a free event, brought to the city by Babylon Arts and Ely Markets. “Babylon Arts is delighted to be working with …
Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Adventure Training Camp 2021 Here is a report from Corporal Polly Nickless of 1094 (Ely) Squadron: “Last week Cadet Warrant Officer Donoghue, Cadet Western and I attended the Beds & Cambs Wing adventure training camp in Windermere at one of the two National Air Cadet Adventure Training Centres. It was an …
1094 Ely Squadron Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Adventure Training Camp 2021 Read More »
A celebration tree was planted at Spring Meadow Infant and Nursery School in Ely on Monday 11th October, as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) project. The school was one of 70 in the country to be gifted a celebration tree, which was planted in a play area at the front of the school …
On Friday night at Ely Squadron we welcomed 24 new recruits into The Air Training Corps family when we enrolled 24 out of the 28 junior cadets of Tutor Flight. Having completed phase 1 of their basic training the cadets were enrolled by The Squadron Padre The Reverend Alan Jesson with Ely Squadron’s Commanding Officer …
Crazy hair? Don’t care! Squash or juice? You choose! Temporary tattoo? Here’s to you! Unhealthy snack? Don’t hold back! Rebels and rule followers alike relished the chance to go wild at the Lantern Community Primary School’s first ever Break the Rules Day today (Friday 1st October). Kids at the Ely school were encouraged to wear …
It’s been a long time in the works but we’re about to start our sessions in Ely! If you are based in or near Ely, or have friends that are, we have a limited-time offer of just £19.99 for your child’s first tuition session. Classes are all 1.5 hours in length. Here’s everything you need …
English and Maths Tuition at the Lighthouse, Ely Read More »
We are delighted to announce the five projects selected as the recipients of The Gemini Boat Race Bursary Fund: Brixton Wings, Behind Every Kick, Ely College, the Firhill Youth Project and Community Sports Hub, and Warrington Youth Rowing. Applications for the fund, which opened in June, were received from all over the UK from a …
Gemini Boat Race Bursary supports Five Youth Projects. Read More »
The national charity YGAM (The Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust) has partnered with the local Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Eyes and Ears programme to provide a unique opportunity for teachers to attend two workshops providing access to a host of gaming and gambling teaching resources as well as the chance to obtain certification. Eyes and …
Last night 1094 Squadron City of Ely Air Cadets had a flying visit from The Sector Commander for East Cambridgeshire: Squadron Leader Hicks. The Squadron Leader was on hand to meet and interview four prospective members of Adult Staff as part of The Royal Air Force Air Cadets national recruiting campaign for additional volunteers to …
“We need bigger skateparks, better facilities…we just need to go bigger and better!” Marc Churchill, BBC Olympic Reporter and Professional Skateboarder You have to have a heart of concrete not to be awed and inspired by the performances of the Olympian skateboarders and BMX riders in Tokyo this year. (And if you haven’t caught up …
Alisa has burst onto the scene and become the new face of 10is Academy after a breakthrough 2021. The 16-year-old stunned fans at Ely TC’s championship as she embarked on a fairy-tale run playing three finals and winning two of them in her longest tennis day. She did it the hard way. In her first …
Alisa’s Ely Tennis Championship exploits are transcending tennis in Ely Read More »
Ely’s Air Cadet Squadron have spent Sunday morning tending to the RAFA Memorial Rose Garden in the grounds of the former RAF Ely Hospital which later became the Princess of Wales NHS Hospital. In close collaboration with the Hospital Management Team and the Ely Branch of the RAF Association Charity the Squadron has committed to …
RAF Henlow Summer Camp August 2021, here is a report from Ely Squadron’s Corporal Polly Nickless: “Last week Cadet Coleman and I attended RAF Henlow Summer Camp in Bedfordshire. It was great camp with a vast array of activities. These included section visits to the RAF police dogs and The Centre for Aviation Medicine. At …
As Ely Squadron continues to stand back up following the enforced pause in cadet activities during lockdown, 1094 Squadron cadets have been attending Summer camps, The National Aerospace Camp, Duke of Edinburgh Award expeditions, road marching and day visits. Here’s a report from Corporal James Munday who has just returned from his Gold Duke of …
Ely Squadron Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme Residential Read More »
King’s Ely is delighted to have achieved reaccreditation of the prestigious International School Award. The British Council’s International School Award is a badge of honour for schools that do “outstanding work in international education”, such as through links with partner schools overseas. King’s Ely first received the award, which lasts for three years, in 2012. …
King’s Ely Secures Reaccreditation of International School Award Read More »
10is Academy director, Sebastien Scaux is proud of his young tennis players and their parents despite finishing last in their league on their maiden year. Sebastien said: “It would have been nice to have a win on the last day, but we are working on something bigger: what we are building is more than just …
Grrls Rock Camp Ely is developed from Babylon Arts’ Creative Ideas Lab. This opportunity enabled artists and creative practitioners from across East Cambridgeshire to develop their ideas for engaging communities in the district, in arts and culture. The use of the word “Grrls” takes influence from “Riot Grrrl”, a punk rock feminist punk movement that …
East Cambridgeshire District Council is calling on young people across the district to get involved in their maze designing competition. The Council is looking for two creative plans from budding designers which will then be planted at Ely Country Park using hornbeam trees within the next planting season. The two tree-based mazes will form part …
Over the past two weekends, top City of Ely ASC swimmers have competed at the Swim England East Region Festival of Swimming competitions held in Norwich and London at the 50m Olympic size pools. This year these are a replacement for the regional competitions and swimmers had to achieve tough qualifying times to take part. …
City of Ely ASC Swimmers Compete at the East Region Festival of Swimming 2021 Read More »
Meet 16 year old singer songwriter Jacob Reddy who is taking on a massive national busking challenge to raise money for Derian House Children’s Hospice. Jacob is visiting 51 cities across England, travelling 2,400 miles in 22 days!!! Derian House was where his brother Joseph was cared for. Joseph, sadly passed away just before his …
Determination and an enthusiasm for learning has resulted in GCSE students at King’s Ely achieving a brilliant set of grades. Following what has certainly been a unique and challenging 18 months, King’s Ely is delighted to report that 94% of results this year are Grades 9-5, 65% are Grades 9-7 (the old A*-A) and 39% …
Resilient King’s Ely Pupils Achieve Excellent GCSE Results Read More »
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