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An Ely Primary School is putting community at the heart of its annual Summer Fair, supporting local businesses and keeping entertainment affordable while raising cash for the school. Friends of the Lantern School (FOTLS) is hoping its Lantern Summer Fair on June 15th is even more popular than last year’s event, which attracted over 1000 …
Children at an Ely primary school are getting closer than ever to nature, thanks to a cash boost to their Forest School area. The Lantern Community Primary School has been able to purchase bushcraft materials, create wildlife habitats and revamp equipment, thanks to a £1000 City of Ely grant and a £200 grant from Spotted …
Anthony Aguda has been appointed as the new Headteacher at Lantern Community Primary School, part of Meridian Trust. Anthony, who took up his new position earlier this term, has joined the team at Lantern Community Primary School with a wealth of experience in the education sector. After completing a four-year combined Biology and QTS degree, …
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Roll up, roll up! The Lantern Summer Fair is back for the first time since the pandemic – and it’s promising to be a fantastic afternoon for the whole community! Bouncy castles, face painting and a performance by the Ely Hero Award-winning Lane Academy are all on the agenda, as well as numerous games and …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
The Lantern School held their first Arts Festival last week. During the Arts Festival the children enjoyed dance workshops with Vanessa and Sarah from The Lane Academy, drama with Ellis, Donna and Callie and an introduction to the ukulele with Nick. The school were also very lucky to have local artists Megan Brewis and Debbie …
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Ely Cathedral and its founder St Etheldreda will provide the inspiration for new poetry from writers of all ages as part of major new project to stimulate creativity. Prize-winning poet Jen Hadfield will bring Places of Poetry to Ely, using the incredible story of the foundation of the cathedral to help people pen their own …
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A local council has been working with a school in Ely to make thrown-away waste into an art display. East Cambridgeshire District Council’s (ECDC) waste team organised the event at Lantern Community Primary School in Nene Road to produce a giant school of fish structure out of items commonly-found in litter. The council have also …
Lantern Community Primary School, Ely, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, officially joined CMAT on 1st June 2018. The school had already been working closely with the Trust since the start of the year while the plans were approved by the Department for Education. CMAT (Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust) was formed in 2011 and enabled Swavesey Village …
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Eight-year-old Alessandro Rolfe is on a mission: to conquer Mount Snowdon this month. He may live in the flattest part of the country, honing his skills at Clip ‘n’ Climb in Cambridge – but Alessandro’s determined to complete his epic ascend to raise money for seriously sick children. The Ely boy’s been fundraising for children’s …
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Sometimes you just have to embrace your inner 80s child! Legwarmers, leotards and lycra were the order of the day at The Lantern Community Primary School yesterday. Dedicated dancers proved that you can have your cake and eat it – getting into the groove before enjoying some refreshments. The Dancefit session, hosted by Friends of the …
Kids at The Lantern Community Primary School are celebrating a major tech upgrade at their school, thanks to a £18,000 cash boost. Sixteen iPads, 30 laptops and an interactive classroom board have now been delivered to the Ely primary school, which will help children stay on the cutting edge of technology. Digital leaders, made up …
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A prestigious children’s art exhibition in Ely has attracted a record number of entries this year, with organisers staggered by the quality of artwork. Over 200 pieces were submitted to the East Cambs Schools Art competition, which held a private viewing tonight (January 5) for youngsters whose artwork had been selected to be displayed at …
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Two Ely schools are celebrating after getting a prestigious “good” rating by OfSTED inspectors. Ely St Mary’s C of E Junior School and The Lantern Community Primary School have both been rated as “good” in all areas following recent inspections by OfSTED (the Office for Standards in Education). OfSTED praised St Mary’s headteacher Rebecca Ireland-Curtis, saying …
“Five more sleeps to go, five more sleeps till Santa…” Don’t panic! The big man’s not due down the chimney just yet – but children at The Lantern School in Ely got into the festive spirit this morning with a special Christmas countdown song. The reception kids were being recorded as part of Heart Radio’s …
Siblings are known to be competitive – but luckily Felicity and Stanley didn’t get bees in their bonnets when it came to entering their school’s festive competition. That’s because the dynamic duo each won a prize in an Easter Bonnet design contest, run by Friends of the Lantern School (FOTLS). Stanley won the Reception Category, …
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Little angels (and shepherds!) enjoyed a magical start to the festive season during a visit to Ely’s Christmas Tree Festival this morning. The Cubs group at Rainbow Pre-School, aged between two and three, got a special tour of the beautiful Christmas trees on display at the Ely Methodist Church, as well as the chance to …
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas at the Lantern Community Primary School. The Ely primary is gearing up for its Christmas Fair next Saturday, which for the first time will be selling homemade mulled wine and fresh soup on top of its regular refreshments. In addition, there will be sumptuous cakes for sale, …
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Children and staff alike were beary surprised when Pudsey made an appearance at the Lantern Community Primary School on Friday. The Ely primary was one of numerous schools across our district fundraising for the BBC’s annual Children in Need appeal. Youngsters swapped their purple and yellow uniforms for bright spots and fluffy headbands, each making …
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