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Low Moor pupils graduate as Active Leaders

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Tue, 22/01/2019 - 14:08

Twenty Year 5 pupils from Low Moor C. of E. Primary School have become the first graduates of an exciting ‘Active Leader’ project. The ceremony, hosted at Richard Dunn Sports Centre, was attended by...

Helping children facing trauma, MU launch ‘Books for Schools’

Submitted by john-carter on Wed, 05/12/2018 - 09:52

Schools where children are facing traumatic family events, such as divorce or bereavement, could be helped by a Mothers’ Union project launched this month in the Ripon Episcopal Area. The “Books for...

London must hear urgent shouts in support of our rural schools, says Bishop Jonathan

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 03/12/2018 - 11:36

National decision makers must create structured solutions to rural education problems and hear the needs of our countryside schools, says Bishop Jonathan Gibbs in an article for the Yorkshire Post. “...

‘Inspiring’ - conference for small church schools at Allerton Castle

Submitted by john-carter on Mon, 19/11/2018 - 17:19

The Anglican Diocese of Leeds has been hosting a strategic and inspiring conference for heads, teachers and governors of small and rural church schools across Yorkshire held at Allerton Castle near...

Christian education centre for struggling children celebrates success

Submitted by john-carter on Mon, 19/11/2018 - 11:38

TLG (Transforming Lives for Good) is a national Christian education charity, which partners with churches of all denominations in running schools and education centres for children who are struggling...

Leeds pupils explore science and faith – the OMG Science! day

Submitted by john-carter on Mon, 12/11/2018 - 10:22

Young people aged 15-16 are exploring science and faith on Thursday 15th November at OMG Science!: Unlocking a world of wonder. This event is taking place at Abbey Grange Academy, Leeds and will be...

Schools Welcome Badge awarded to churches in the Diocese

Submitted by richard.earnshaw on Thu, 25/10/2018 - 09:34

More local schools could be heading to three churches in Leeds and Dewsbury after they were awarded the Schools Welcome Badge. Dewsbury Minster, Thornhill Parish Church and Leeds Minster were all...

Former PM Gordon Brown is guest speaker at church-backed lecture

Submitted by chris.tate on Mon, 15/10/2018 - 10:20

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown will give the annual Harold Wilson Lecture next month - 'Purpose in Politics' at an event supported by the diocese at the University of Huddersfield. As Labour...

Filling wellies for farmers in need

Submitted by john-carter on Mon, 10/09/2018 - 14:27

Children at three Yorkshire Dales schools are filling wellies with coins this autumn top help local farmers in need. The wellington boot theme begins with a Harvest Celebration at St Andrew’s Church...

Church school pupils reflect on ‘life-changing’ Taize pilgrimage

Submitted by john-carter on Wed, 25/07/2018 - 07:06

Students from church schools in the diocese have been reflecting on a memorable and for some, life-changing, experience on the Archbishop of York’s Youth Pilgrimage to Taize, a Christian community in...